【News Release】
September 15, 2015
Plat’Home Co., Ltd.

Plat’Home Releases OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G Ultra-Compact Microserver for
M2M/IoT System Architecture
IoT Connectivity for Every Thing
TOKYO--On September 15, 2015 leading micro server manufacturer Plat’Home Co., Ltd. (TOKYO6836)
announced the release of OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G. OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G is a micro server speciallydesigned for IoT (Internet of Things) architecture.
Plat’Home’s OpenBlocks® series of compact Linux micro servers have been adopted by major carriers,
electronic surveillance networks, sensor networks and other enterprises in the internet telecommunications
field. Ultra-compact OpenBlocks® computer appliances now permeate the industry with over 80,000 units
sold to date. In recent years use of these micro servers as gateway devices for various sensor and M2M/IoT
networks has become increasingly widespread.
The newly released OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G boasts the same exceptional reliability, flexibility andcomputing performance as previous units in the OpenBlocks® series. In addition, new wired and wirelessinterfaces allow it to connect with a wider variety of sensors making it ideal for use as a M2M/IoT gateway.
Additionally, OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G is only 8 percent in size (by volume) than previously released
OpenBlocks® (OpenBlocks® AX3) products. This allows it to be installed in extremely small spaces wheresuch devices were previously not thought possible. As a result, the OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G will make newuses possible and help to usher in the IoT era.

An IoT Gateway with On-Board 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, that is able to Collect, Process and Transmit Datafrom a Variety of Sensors

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When implementing IoT (Internet of Things) systems avariety of sensors—monitoring items such as atmospherictemperature, air pressure, electricity, light, blood pressure orbody temperature—must be connected to a network tocommunicate with the cloud, data center or other hostsystem. A gateway converts different interfaces andprotocols and allow these sensors to connect to the network.
Because of the great variety of interfaces used by sensors, utilizing a single gateway to connect all sensors
has traditionally been difficult. The large size of the gateways has also posed problems for design layout,
while spec and OS limitations have prevented free implementation of applications. Because of these issues
the selection and installation of gateways has involved significant trouble and cost when constructing IoTsystems.
OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G, however, helps solve these issues through the following advantages:
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Ultra-compact form factor
At just 41.6 mm (W) x 96mm (D) x 11.3mm (H), the OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G can be installed in nearly
any location or environment and does not pose hurdles for design layout.

Equipped with a variety of wired and wireless interfaces
The OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G is equipped with wireless communication capabilities including Wi-Fi andBluetooth, and can also connect to wired interfaces, such as RS-485, RS-232C, GPIO and Ethernet,
using optional cables.

On-Board 3G (W-CDMA) Communication Module
The ultra-compact casing includes an on-board 3G Communication module that allows it to connect tohost networks from nearly any location.

Powerful CPU and Extensive Memory
The OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G is equipped with an Intel SoC processor based on 22nm process technology,
1GB of RAM and 4GB of Flash ROM. This gives it the computing performance demanded by IoT edgeside devices.

Equipped with Linux Complete Package for Easy Implementation of Applications
The micro server’s general-purpose Debian GNU/Linux OS makes implementation of a variety ofapplications easy. Eliminating the difficulty of implementation allows for faster construction of IoTsystems.

Uses

As an IoT gateway to mediate between various sensors and host networks

As a fog computing node to provide edge-side computing power

As an M2M/IoT router to connect multiple sensors via internet

Illustration of IoT Gateway Uses

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Pricing/Specs

Price
Product Name: OpenBlocks® IoT BX1G
Product Number: OBSBX1G
Suggested price: Open priceSpecification
CPU : Intel® Atom™ Processor 500MHz (dual-core)
Main Memory: 1GB (LPDDR3)
Flash ROM: 4GB (eMMC)
Internal interface:3G(W-CDMA) *1
Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n)
External Interface:USB 2.0（Type-A）Cable
Case size: 41.6mm(W）x 96mm(D)x 11.3mm(H) (a excluding protrusions)Certification: FCC class-B ･ NRTL ･ IC ･ CE ･ VCCI class-B ･ JATE/TELEC
Power Supply : DC 5V
OS :Debian GNU/Linux*1 3G(UMTS/HSPA+: Five band 800/850/900/1900/2100MHz) / 2G(GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900MHz)

Quote from Intel Corporation“Plat'Home has developed a unique, ultra-compact sized Edison-based IoT Gateway and Edge NodeComputer connecting various sensors, beacons and devices to Cloud. This product continues and expands
Plat'Home's impressive track record in Linux Server manufacturing and we are looking forward to working
closely with Plat'Home in providing easily configurable, manageable and scalable IoT solutions to customers
in Japan and worldwide.”
Jonathan Ballon
Vice President, Internet of Things Group General Manager,
Markets and Channels Acceleration DivisionIntel Corporation.

Product website
https://www.plathome.com/en/bx1g/
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About Plat’Home
Plat’Home is a major developer and manufacturer of micro servers. Founded in 1993 as a pioneer in Linuxservers, Plat’Home provides its own brand of computing devices for the communications and networking
fields. OpenBlocks®, Plat’Home’s line of ultra-compact Linux servers that fit in the palm of the hand, havebeen adopted by a wide range of enterprises that support infrastructure in Japan, including in logistics,
transport, finance, the energy industry and public agencies. OpenBlocks® has recently garnered significant
attention in the burgeoning fields of M2M and IoT (Internet of Things).
https://www.plathome.com/en/about/Contacts
Plat’Home Co., Ltd.
Director of Global IoT Alliances
Timo Halonen, +81-3-3221-3200
sales@plathome.com*Appearance, specs and pricing are subject to change without notice.
* “Plat’Home” and the Plat’Home logo are registered trademarks, in Japan and other countries, of Plat’Home
Co., Ltd.
* “Intel” and “Intel Atom” are registered trademarks, in USA and other countries, of Intel Corporation.
*Other company names, product and services mentioned in this press release are the registered trademarks of
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