Summary of NEW 64-BIT I.MX8M MINI INDUSTRIAL SBC FAMILY FROM GATEWORKS
Gateworks introduces the Venice Family, a new line of industrial Single Board Computers (SBCs) based on the 64-bit NXP i.MX8M Mini SoC. These boards offer up to 4GB LPDDR4 DRAM and 64GB eMMC storage. Key features include multimedia support via MIPI headers, Mini-PCIe expansion for WiFi and cellular modems, and various standard peripheral interfaces. The family includes four size-compatible models (GW7100–GW7400), with the GW7300 currently available.
Parts used in the Venice Family SBC:
- NXP i.MX8M Mini Quad Core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC processor
- LPDDR4 DRAM
- eMMC System Flash
- MIPI-DSI header
- MIPI-CSI header
- I2S Audio header
- Mini-PCIe expansion sockets
- Digital I/O headers
- Analog Input headers
- RS232/RS485/TTL Serial headers
- I2C headers
- SPI headers
- Gateworks System Controller
- PoE support circuitry
- Optional GPS module
- Optional WiFi/BLE module
Gateworks is proud to announce a new family of Single Board Computers, the Venice Family. It features a 64-bit NXP™ i.MX8M Mini Quad Core ARM® Cortex™-A53 SoC processor operating at 1.6GHz, LPDDR4 DRAM up to 4GB, and eMMC System Flash up to 64GB.
Compared to the previous Newport family, the Venice family supports multimedia capabilities through a combined MIPI-DSI, MIPI-CSI and I2S Audio header that offers video and audio output and input. Mini-PCIe expansion sockets can be used for 802.11ax/ac/b/g/n WiFi radios, 5G/4G/3G/CATM1 cellular modems and other PCI Express peripherals. Standard peripheral headers support Digital I/O, Analog Input, RS232/RS485/TTL Serial, I2C and SPI. All of the other standard Gateworks features are included, such as the Gateworks System Controller, wide voltage input, PoE support, industrial temperature, optional GPS, optional WiFi/BLE, and open source Linux Software.
As with previous Gateworks SBC families, there will be four standard models: GW7100, GW7200, GW7300, and GW7400. Each model will increasingly grow in size and feature set and is size compatible with previous Gateworks families. The first model to be released is the GW7300 and is available now.
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- What processor does the Venice Family use?
The Venice Family features a 64-bit NXP i.MX8M Mini Quad Core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC processor operating at 1.6GHz. - How much memory and storage are supported?
The boards support LPDDR4 DRAM up to 4GB and eMMC System Flash up to 64GB. - Can the Venice Family connect to cellular networks?
Yes, Mini-PCIe expansion sockets can be used for 5G, 4G, 3G, and CATM1 cellular modems. - Which model is available now?
The first model to be released and available now is the GW7300. - Does the Venice Family support multimedia input and output?
Yes, it supports multimedia capabilities through combined MIPI-DSI, MIPI-CSI, and I2S Audio headers. - Are the Venice models compatible with previous Gateworks families?
Yes, all four standard models are size compatible with previous Gateworks families. - What types of serial communication are supported?
Standard peripheral headers support RS232, RS485, and TTL Serial communications. - Does the system require a specific operating system?
The boards come with open source Linux Software support.
