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Gateworks' technical articles cover software and hardware topics related to Gateworks rugged and industrial SBCs. For the latest Gateworks news, please also view our News Page for product press releases, hot topics and announcements.

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A Linux Distro Focused on Security Testing – Kali Linux

August 4, 2021

This showcase provides instructions for using the Epiq Sidekiq Z2 Mini-PCIe SDR adapter with a Gateworks SBC. Epiq Solutions specializes in building SDRs for engineering teams and government-focused organizations requiring situational awareness and detailed insight into their RF environments in order to identify and act against wireless threats.

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Analyzing RF Environments with Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

April 21, 2021

This showcase provides instructions for using the Epiq Sidekiq Z2 Mini-PCIe SDR adapter with a Gateworks SBC. Epiq Solutions specializes in building SDRs for engineering teams and government-focused organizations requiring situational awareness and detailed insight into their RF environments in order to identify and act against wireless threats.

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How to Select a Modem for Embedded Industrial Single Board Computers

November 25, 2020

Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers can connect to the internet through a cellular modem in the Mini-PCIe or M.2 form factor. There are many considerations to take when selecting which cellular modem, including speed, cost, providers and certification.

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4 Reasons ARM Industrial SBCs Are A Better Choice Than X86

November 16, 2020

Rugged and Industrial Single Board Computers require low power and small form factor processors. Choosing between the ARM and x86 architecture is important for embedded applications.

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Refactored cryptography Wiki

June 4, 2019

Newport and Ventana cryptography wiki pages have been refactored and condensed into one page.  New topics have been added including a section explaining usage of the OpenSSL library. http://trac.gateworks.com/wiki/linux/crypto Please direct any questions or comments regarding this page to support@gateworks.com

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4.20 Kernel updated for Ventana

April 29, 2019

Over the course of the last few months we have been fervently making adaptations to Torvalds 4.20 kernel for use with the Ventana product line.  Accelerometer and GSC support has now been added, completing the feature set of this kernel. The latest iteration of this kernel can be cloned from our Git repository: https://github.com/Gateworks/linux-imx6 Downloaded as a tarball: http://dev.gateworks.com/ubuntu/bionic/ Found in our pre-built Bionic-Ubuntu .ubi images: http://dev.gateworks.com/ventana/images/ Because of changes to the device tree syntax U-boot v2017.05 must be installed for everything to function correctly.  Download the .bin here: http://dev.gateworks.com/ventana/images/u-boot_spl.bin Not all Wiki pages have been updated to reflect this …

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Ubuntu Linux Development System

January 18, 2019

Many times we’re asked what development environment is used at Gateworks. We’ve found that a Ubuntu desktop workstation works best, so we’ve put together a guide on our wiki giving details on the setup. See here for more info: http://trac.gateworks.com/wiki/DevelopmentSystem

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NEW GW6400 Networking SBC with 5x GbE & 4x Mini-PCIe

May 9, 2018

Gateworks is proud to announce the release of the Newport GW6400 single board computer, featuring the Cavium Octeon TX® Dual/Quad Core ARM processor running up to 1.5GHz. The GW6400 is the latest Newport family member with an extensive list of features, including five Gigabit Ethernet ports and two SFP fiber ports. GW6400 Highlights: Cavium OcteonTX ARMv8 64-bit Dual/Quad CPU up to 1.5GHz DDR4 DRAM up to 4GB eMMC Flash up to 64GB 5x GbE Ethernet Ports (optional SFP fiber ports available) 4x Mini-PCIe Sites 2x USB 3.0 PCIe 3.0 Optional Maxim DS28C22 Secure Authentication and Encryption Optional Ublox ZOE-MQ8 GNSS GPS Receiver with PPS Optional Microchip …

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Long Range Sub-1 Ghz IoT Mini-PCIe Radio for Industrial Applications

March 1, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly being adopted by nearly every industry in the world to allow control and monitoring of almost anything! Gateworks created an IoT Radio for rugged and industrial applications. This Mini-PCIe radio card provides low-power and long-range radio communications.   Gateworks GW16122 Mini-PCIe IoT Radio: Enables Gateworks SBCs as an IoT Gateway / Collector Sub-1 GHz Radio (868MHz EU, 915 MHz US) TI CC1350 Dual-Band Wireless Radio Transmitter/Receiver Long Range Communication: -124dBm Receive Sensitivity Low Power Minimal Interference – Narrow Bandwidth IEEE 802.15.4e/g Standard for Star Networks WiSun Frequency Hopping Contiki 6LoWPAN -40C to +85C Temperature Range When compared to …

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Gateworks Announces Release of Newport Family of SBC’s

November 9, 2017

Gateworks is proud to announce the release of the Newport family of single board computers, featuring the Cavium Octeon TX® ARM processor. This product line is the first to utilize the Octeon TX and represents the next generation of networking performance for embedded processor boards. Gateworks Newport Family Highlights: Cavium OcteonTX ARMv8 64-bit Dual/Quad CPU up to 1.5GHz DDR4 DRAM up to 8GB eMMC Flash up to 64GB Up to 5x GbE Ethernet Ports (optional fiber ports available) Up to 4x Mini-PCIe Sites USB 3.0 PCIe 3.0 Optional Maxim DS28C22 Secure Authentication and Encryption Optional Ublox ZOE-MQ8 GNSS GPS Receiver with PPS Optional …

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