bitbox designs compact 1‑watt radio devices that deliver up to four times the power of typical units while fitting in a tiny enclosure. Their hardware‑filtered radios achieve line‑of‑sight ranges of up to 3.2 km and meet FCC, ISED, and CE compliance, using machined aluminum construction and industrial‑grade components for reliable global deployment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Many wireless communication applications require higher transmit power and longer range, but existing low-power radio modules are limited to 250 mW and short line‑of‑sight distances, forcing designers to use multiple devices or larger enclosures. This constraint increases system complexity, cost, and size, especially in regulated markets where hardware must meet regional RF standards.
Solution
Bitbox provides custom‑designed 1 W radio modules that deliver up to four times the power of comparable low‑power radios while fitting in a compact, lightweight enclosure. The devices achieve line‑of‑sight ranges of up to 3.2 km and incorporate industrial‑grade machined aluminum or recycled‑plastic housings for durability. Built‑in hardware filtering enables the same hardware to operate across different regulatory regions (FCC, ISED, CE) with region‑compliant defaults, simplifying global deployments. Flexible connectivity options—including 1 Gbps Ethernet, USB‑C Power Delivery, and internal expansion ports—support both base‑station and remote configurations. The solution combines high output, robust construction, and regulatory compliance to reduce the need for multiple radios and external antennas.
Target Audience
Bitbox targets OEMs, system integrators, and developers of industrial IoT, remote sensing, and outdoor communication solutions that require high‑power, long‑range radios with strict regulatory compliance.
Features
- 1 W transmit power delivering up to 4× the range of standard 250 mW modules
- Line‑of‑sight coverage up to 3.2 km in a 98 g (or 49 g mini) enclosure
- Industrial‑grade 7075‑T6/6061‑T6 machined aluminum or 60 % recycled‑plastic construction
- Hardware filtering that adapts the radio for FCC, ISED, and CE‑compliant operation worldwide
- Dual configuration as base station or remote unit with up to eight remote ports per system
- High‑speed LEMO 2‑pin 1 Gbps Ethernet and USB‑C Power Delivery with optional internal expansion connector
- Integrated internal Ethernet switch for networked deployments
- Certified for use in heavily regulated RF environments across North America and Europe