The Toradex Zinnia is an industrial IoT gateway built on the company’s Verdin system-on-module and is equipped with either an NXP or Texas Instruments SoC. It offers dual Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5, options for 4G LTE or 5G connectivity, several USB ports, I/O connectors, and a power supply range of 9-36V.
The initial model employs the NXP i.MX 8M Plus SoM with 4GB LPDDR5 memory and 32GB eMMC flash, preloaded with the company’s Torizon OS Linux. Alternative SoM options include models based on the TI AM62/AM62P, NXP i.MX 8M Mini, or NXP iMX 95. This gateway is aimed at edge AI applications, industrial automation, smart cities, and energy infrastructure.
Key specifications of the Toradex Zinnia:
– SoC – NXP i.MX 8M Plus
– CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.6/1.8 GHz, Cortex-M7 core @ 800 MHz
– GPU: Vivante GC7000UL
– AI accelerator: 2.3 TOPS NPU
– VPU: 1080p60 H.264, H.265 encoding/decoding
– Memory: 4GB LPDDR5
– Storage:
– 32GB eMMC with Torizon OS
– MicroSD card slot
– Networking:
– 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
– Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
– Optional 4G LTE/5G via mPCIe socket and Nano SIM slot
– 3x antenna holes
– USB:
– 2x USB 3.0 Type-A
– USB 2.0 Type-C OTG
– USB Type-C for console/debugging
– Expansion: Externally accessible I/O connector with I2C, RS232, RS485, isolated I/Os, analog inputs, CAN Bus
– Misc: Reset and Recovery pinholes, RGB LED indicators, built-in heatsink, DIN-rail mounting
– Power Supply: 9-36V DC via 2-pin lockable connector
– Size: 110 x 80 mm
– Weight: 315 grams
– Temperature: -40 to +85°C
– Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS
– Shock/vibration: EN 60068-2-6/50g 20 ms
The Zinnia Gateway comes with Torizon OS, an embedded Linux distribution based on the Yocto Project, offering features like OTA updates and fleet management, while complying with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
With several i.MX 8M Plus-based AIoT/IoT gateways available, such as the Geniatech AP880 and Compulab IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS, Toradex claims its Zinnia gateway simplifies deployment due to comprehensive management by Toradex, aside from application-level tasks managed by customers.
Zinnia Gateways will be available starting June 2026, with continued availability until at least 2036. Pricing details are not disclosed, as they may vary based on software requirements. More information is available on the product page.