With the rapid development and application of technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence, it has brought huge challenges to the traditional cloud computing model, which has also given birth to the transformation of computing models, and the birth of edge computing.
The so-called edge computing refers to the use of an open platform that integrates network, computing, storage, and application core capabilities on the side close to the source of things or data, and provides the nearest service nearby. In layman's terms, it is to complete the calculation and processing of the data (for example, time stamping, data formatting, classification of events and process data) in the local area of data collection, and make "in-place" decision-making based on the results and complete the processing. Data is stored and forwarded on the cloud platform and other operations.
Compared with cloud computing, edge computing has the following advantages:
Security : The original data is processed locally, which solves the long path of private data transmission to the data center, which may easily lead to risks such as data loss or information leakage;
Low latency : The edge gateway makes “on-site” decisions based on preset business logic , eliminating the two-way transmission delay between the terminal and the cloud center.
High reliability : no longer rely on the central server, each edge gateway is an edge server, distributed deployment, to avoid large-scale shutdown and production shutdown due to the paralysis of the central server.
As a carrier of edge computing services, edge computing gateways play a vital role. Whether it is sensor interfaces, diverse support for networking methods, or CPU computing capabilities, they all affect the capabilities of edge computing. Especially in the context of the industrial Internet, the integration of IT and OT is also an important capability that edge gateways need to have. FET1028A-C has 6 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces that support TSN, and a built-in 4-port Switch that supports TSN to meet industrial Converged communication of on-site IT and OT networks.
Edge computing gateway composition
Feiling Embedded closely follows the development of the Industrial Internet era. The FET1028A-C core board based on NXP's new-generation Layerscape series processor LS1028A has outstanding performance in terms of functions, power consumption and performance, and is also used in industrial Internet edge computing gateway applications. Very consistent.
Block diagram of edge computing gateway
FET1028A-C core board is based on NXP LS1028A processor design, dual-core ARM Cortex-A72, clocked at up to 1.5GHz, onboard 2GB DDR4 RAM, 8GB ROM; natively supports 6 Gbit Ethernet, supports TNS Ethernet switch and Ethernet Controller, can support converged IT and OT networks; support CAN FD, UA RT, USB3.0, PCIe3.0, SATA3.0, IIS, IIC, SPI and other common bus interfaces, and support a maximum resolution of 4K DP interface.
Industry Application
Smart Industry
Industrial Internet
Refrigeration equipment remote monitoring and fault early warning system
Remote monitoring of equipment in iron and steel metallurgical plants
On-line monitoring and fault warning system for air conditioning units
Elevator online monitoring system
Smart City
Smart light pole secure access gateway
Intelligent building control
Building energy management
Smart transportation
Bridge structure safety online monitoring
Smart public toilet
Smart power
Remote monitoring system for power distribution room
Distribution Automation
Remote dispatch
Secure encryption gateway
Security gatekeeper
Smart agricultural water conservancy
Remote wireless monitoring system for agriculture and forestry irrigation
Temperature and humidity greenhouse online monitoring system
Remote monitoring and early warning system for rivers and lakes
Waterworks Internet of Things System
Remote Monitoring System of Secondary Water Supply Pumping Station