| Provides 3 methods for particle and cloud connection
Wi-Fi - Argon, LTE - Boron, Mesh - Xenon
Dedicated Design Center Established in Element14 Community

Element14 announced on the 9th that it is introducing Particle, a next-generation cloud connectivity development kit that supports mesh-based networking and can expand sensor mesh networks and connect devices to the cloud in just minutes via Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

The Particle IoT platform provides everything necessary to stably and securely connect devices and the cloud, facilitating the entire process from prototypes to product implementation using device cloud-hosted infrastructure in a natural and efficient manner.

Basically, Particle provides three ways to connect to the Particle device cloud through three development kits: cellular network (Boron), Wi-Fi (Argon), and mesh network (Xenon).

First, Argon is a Wi-Fi-based development board that can function as a standalone Wi-Fi endpoint or a Wi-Fi-enabled gateway for particle mesh networks. Based on the Nordic nRF52840 chip, it features a built-in battery charging circuit that allows it to connect to a Li-Po battery within minutes to implement a local network.

The Argon Kit can be utilized as an excellent gateway to integrate existing projects with the Particle Device Cloud or to connect entire local endpoint groups.

Boron LTE is an LTE CAT-M1/NB1-based development kit that can operate as a standalone cellular endpoint or an LTE-enabled gateway for particle mesh networks. Based on the Nordic nRF52840 chip, it has a built-in battery charging circuit that allows it to connect to a Li-Po battery within minutes to implement a local network.

The Boron Kit can be utilized as an excellent gateway to integrate existing projects with the Particle Device Cloud or connect entire local endpoint groups when Wi-Fi is unavailable or unstable.

Xenon is an affordable mesh-enabled development board that acts as its own endpoint or repeater within a particle mesh network. As a single mesh, Xenon can function as an endpoint in an IoT network. Based on the Nordic nRF52840 chip, it features a built-in battery charging circuit, allowing it to connect to a Li-Po battery and implement a local network within minutes.

The Xenon kit provides optimal functionality for connecting sensors, motors, pumps, valves, and data points of interest. In addition, using the Xenon kit together with an Argon or Boron gateway can maximize the utilization of the device cloud.

The Particle Development Kit can be purchased on the Element14 Korean website (https://kr.element14.com/b/particle). Additionally, the Element14 Community provides a dedicated design center for particles.