The eDNP/8331 is a 32-bit arm-based "virtual" system-on-module (SoM) including Debian Linux operating system and firmware functions for headless embedded gateways. It is available as intellectual property under a licensing model. The complete SoM circuit is available as a schematic and PCB snippet for the widely used Altium Designer PCB development environment.

The eDNP/8331 snippet can be imported into your own Altium projects in just a few steps, extended to include the required add-on and I/O functions, and fully integrated onto a single cost-optimized PCB. The scope of delivery includes a backend function library with a Docker-based update server, digital twin and PKI security blocks.

In addition, the DNP/8331 is also available as a real system-on-module for evaluation, fast prototyping and small series.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Integrate with your own Altium projects in just a few steps
• Cut costs by shortening the supply chain
• Complete parts list control at the component level
• Fewer EMC issues due to eliminated connectors
• Components für remote OTA updates, PKI, digital twin and many more

An eDNP/8331 can be fully integrated as a snippet into the circuit design of a custom board in an Altium Designer project and incorporated into the final production product. The individual eDNP/8331 signals of the circuit symbol are adapted to a Debian Linux operating system, which is available as an accessory for a microSD card.
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The ideal application environment for the eDNP/8331 is in IoT data integration for sensor and actuator functions. This usually involves transmitting the data from a sensor to a higher-level platform, making a decision there, and using this decision to send new output data to actuators.

The functions of the eDNP/8331 serve as a link between sensors, actuators, and the respective platform (the backend). Translated with DeepL