Semtech AirLink XR60 is the world’s smallest rugged 5G router

Semtech AirLink XR60 is a small 5G router powered by a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor with up to two Ethernet ports (1Gbps and 5 Gbps), WiFi 6 connectivity, GNSS navigation, and an optional RJ45 serial port.

Semtech is best known for its LoRa low-power transceivers, but the company’s acquisition of Sierra Wireless last year allows it to offer a broader range of wireless products, and the AirLink XR60 5G Gateway is the first product we’ll feature here at CNX. Software after the merger of the two companies.

Semtech Airlink XR60 Specifications:

• SoC – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor
• Memory – 1.2 GB RAM (must be free memory)
• Storage – 1.7 GB (available storage)
• networking
  • 5G cellular
    • Sierra Wireless EM9291 5G NR Sub-6 M.2 Module
    • Peak downlink – 2800 Mbps
    • Peak uplink – 300 Mbps
    • 4×4 MIMO
    • 4x SMA antenna connectors
    • Dual SIM (Nano-4FF)
    • Carriers – AT&T, FirstNet 4G, T-Mobile, Verizon, CBRS. C band (pending); scheduled: Rogers, Telus, Bell, Telstra
    • Public Safety – FirstNet 4G
  • Optional 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 6
    • Peak throughput – 1200 Mbps
    • up to 32 clients
    • Client mode and AP mode
    • 2x SMA antenna connector
  • ethernet
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port for single serial + single Ethernet variant
    • 2x RJ45 ports for dual Ethernet variants (Gigabit Ethernet + 5 Gbps Ethernet)
  • performance
    • 175 Mbps IPSec VPN TCP throughput
    • 800 Mbps firewall TCP throughput
• GNSS – Dual band 48 channel GNSS, 1x SMA connector
• Serial – 1x RS-232 RJ45 port for single serial + single Ethernet variant
• USB – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with power delivery and 5 Gbps LAN networking
• Expansion – 1x GPIO (not sure where it is…)
• Input voltage – 7-36 VDC redundant power input via 4-pin connector and USB-C (45W)
• power consumption
  • Idle: 3.5W (290 mA @ 12VDC) – Serial/Ethernet variant
  • Standby mode power – 55 mW (4.6 mA @ 12 VDC) triggered by low voltage, I/O, or periodic timer
• Dimensions – 98 x 39 x 18 mm
• Weight – 522 grams including Wi-Fi 6 module
• temperature range
  • operating
    • -40℃～+70℃
    • -30°C to +65°C (Wi-Fi version)
  • Storage – -40°C to +85°C
• Humidity – 95% RH @ 60°C
• Military specifications – MIL-STD-810H (shock, vibration, thermal shock, humidity)
• IP rating – IP64 (sealed aluminum housing)
• Regulations – FCC, IC/ISED, PTCRB

5G routers run AirLink OS and enable management through a local web user interface, AirLink Management Service (ALMS), or a REST API licensed through ALMS. The company also offers one year of his AirLink Complete, which features “advanced remote device and security management with its AirLink Management Service (ALMS) platform,” 24/7 technical support, and a hardware warranty.

This small and rugged 5G router is available in four different SKUs.

• 1105099 XR60 Dual Ethernet (1 Gbps + 5 Gbps)
• 1105159 XR60 Dual Ethernet (1 Gbps + 5 Gbps) with Wi-Fi
• 1105160 XR60 Single Serial, Single Ethernet (1 Gbps)
• 1105161 XR60 Single Serial, Single Ethernet (1 Gbps) with Wi-Fi

Semtech says the 5G router is particularly suited for utilities, public safety, video surveillance, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, smart cities, fixed wireless access, and vehicle fleets. The AirLink XR60 5G cellular router is available now, but you’ll need to contact the company to confirm pricing. Please see the product page and press release for more information.

Thanks to TLS for the tip.

Jean-Luc started CNX Software as a part-time job in 2010, then quit his job as a software engineering manager and began writing daily news and reviews full-time in late 2011.