Industrial edge AI gateway launched

NEXCOM subsidiary, NexAIoT, has announced the availability of the NISE 54 Industrial Edge AI Gateway for high-performance edge gateway applications. Powered by Intel Atom Amston Lake or Alder Lake CPUs, the NISE 54 gateway supports up to 16GB of DDR5-4800MHz SO-DIMM memory with IBECC capability to boost multitasking performance, reliability, and safety. Applications incorporate industrial gateways, edge AI computing, factory automation, and embedded controllers.

Redefining industrial gateways with edge AI is a considerable leap forward in industrial applications. This gateway brings AI to the edge with deep learning inference capabilities, including integrated Intel UHD Graphics up to 32EUs (Execution Units), Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX2) with INT8 support, and OpenVINO toolkit support.

Edge gateways like the NISE 54 act as intermediaries between industrial devices and the cloud or central data processing units, allowing data collection, processing, and real-time communication. By integrating advanced AI capabilities and edge computing into these gateways, they transcend their traditional roles, delivering real-time data processing, predictive analytics, and enhanced decision-making at the edge.

The device’s comprehensive M.2 interface support improves compatibility, versatility, performance, and connectivity in a compact, industry-standard form. This includes support for M.2 2242/2280 Key B for SATA storage, M.2 2230 Key E for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and M.2 2242/3042/3052 Key B for 5G/LTE/SATA.

USB-C PD is revolutionising industrial applications. The NISE 54-A03 product variant supports power delivery of up to 80W through its USB-C port, supplying efficient power transfer and powering multiple peripherals with a single cable. USB-C with PD can power and control high-resolution displays, enabling dynamic and interactive user interface control and digital signage.

The device efficiently handles high-performance, low-power edge applications, running 24/7. With support for Intel TCC and TSN, the device’s three 2.5Gbe TSN LAN ports are ideal for the real-time critical workloads demanded by applications such as PLC gateways, robotics control, edge AI, and more. Its onboard TPM 2.0 provides advanced security to safeguard data and ensure system integrity. The device can be operated from -40C to 60C (-40F to 140F) for full operability in harsh industrial environments.