Edge computing is now more powerful and mobile than ever. With LTE and GNSS integrated, the VEST iMX8M Family SMARC Development Kits bring real-time tracking, positioning, and connectivity to remote and mobile applications.
Key Features (Telit LN920):
• Global LTE Cat 12/13/6 (3GPP Rel 12)
• Built-in GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou)
• 600 Mbps DL / 150 Mbps UL
• Lightweight M2M support
APC-VEST is excited to announce the introduction of LTE and GNSS capabilities on VEST iMX8M Plus and Mini SMARC kits with the Telit LN920 module.
The VEST iMX8M Plus SMARC Development Kit, featuring a 2.3 TOPS NPU, Telit LN920 module, and a broad range of MIPI CSI cameras (from Leopard Imaging to Teledyne Optimom), unlocks a new level of Edge AI applications. With continuous data input, AI models can perform real-time analysis and inference, while LTE ensures reliable backhaul for transmitting aggregated insights, anomaly reports, and critical alerts to the cloud for further processing and storage.
High-speed LTE 4G and OTA updates enable fast and efficient deployment of new AI models, keeping systems up to date. Integrated GNSS delivers precise latitude, longitude, and altitude data—adding essential geospatial context to Edge AI, supporting real-time kinematic use cases in agriculture, robotics, manufacturing, and warehouse automation.
These powerful capabilities support a wide range of applications, including:
• Smart agriculture in remote locations
• Predictive maintenance for mobile assets
• On-the-go security and surveillance
• Logistics and asset tracking
• Intelligent construction machinery
The VEST iMX8M Mini SMARC Development Kit, equipped with a robust VPU and enhanced by LTE and GNSS, expands connectivity and intelligence for applications such as:
• Mobile test and measurement tools or equipment
• Smart retail signage, vending machines, and EV charging stations
• Smart HMIs with telemetry for outdoor environments
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VEST i.MX8M Plus SMARC Development kit
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