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Mini-PCIe adapter enables M.2-based 5G on Gateworks SBCs

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Mini-PCIe adapter enables M.2-based 5G on Gateworks SBCs

Apr 13, 2021 — by Eric Brown

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gateworks_5gcellular_m2adapter-thm.jpgGateworks’ “5G Cellular M.2 Adapter” is a mini-PCIe card for its Ventana, Venice, and Newport SBCs equipped with an M.2 B-key slot that supports 5G modems plus dual nano-SIM slots.

Gateworks offers a variety of mini-PCIe modules for its Arm/Linux SBCs, including last year’s Sub-1GHz and BLE-equipped GW16122 IoT Radio. Now, to keep its customers up to date with the latest M.2-form factor 5G cellular modems, the company has launched a 5G Cellular M.2 Adapter that supports modem modules up to 52mm in length.

5G Cellular M.2 Adapter, front and back
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The 5G Cellular M.2 Adapter mini-PCIe card is equipped with an M.2 B-key socket for 52, 50, 42, and 30mm modules. On the back side are dual nano-SIM card slots. The adapter uses “minimal signaling to avoid pin conflicts,” and like all the Gateworks boards, supports -40 to 85°C temperatures.


5G Cellular M.2 Adapter block diagram (left) and mounted with Telit 5G Modem on back of Newport GW6200
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Two models are available. The GW16140 supports Ventana and Venice family boards with USB 2.0 signals. These include the i.MX6-based Ventana GW5913 and i.MX8M Mini powered Venice GW7300. There is also a GW16141 model that supports Newport SBCs, such as the Marvell OcteonTX based Newport GW6903 and Newport GW6200 (see image above).

Special order customizations include an adapter with a PCIe slot instead of M.2. You can also custom order adapters that support other M.2 peripherals.

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No pricing or availability information was provided for the 5G Cellular M.2 Adapter. More information may be found in Gateworks’ announcement and product page.


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