The new industrial IoT gateway SIMATIC IOT2050, based on Texas Instruments ARM processor technology, represents an open, industrial PC-like platform that allows customers to implement a wide range of applications in the IoT, gateway, and edge environments. The SIMATIC IOT2050 includes a variety of interfaces and is particularly characterized by its expandability, free programmability in high-level languages, and the availability of numerous packages in the Linux environment. The fanless industrial design and availability from stock complete the offering.

High industrial functionality:

• Texas Instruments ARM AM6528 Dual Core Cortex A53 or AM6548 Quad Cortex A53
• Real-time Clock (RTC) retains time even after an unexpected power outage without synchronization
• DDR4 memory technology with 1 GB RAM or 2 GB RAM
• Embedded features (User LED, User Button, …)
• Integrated 12 … 24 V DC wide-range power supply
• Low power consumption, meaning low heat generation
• Developed and tested for 24/7 operation

High connectivity:

• ARDUINO slot for connecting I/Os and sensors
• miniPCI Express slot for integrating wireless applications
• 2x Ethernet (separate) enables operation in different isolated networks
• 2x USB for connecting any USB devices
• 1x serial interface (switchable RS232/485/422) primarily for connecting intelligent sensors

Maximum variability in application development:
Now a full Debian is available, allowing usability comparable to Raspberry Pi using standard package managers (like apt). The user adds the necessary components for their application. Many drivers, protocols, and example applications are available.