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# Introduction
API 7 is a new firmware concept that significantly extends the functionality and robustness of existing API 6
#### Features
* support LoRaWan technology, NB-IoT ready, Sigfox-LoraWan dual mode
* GNSS support
* lower idle consumption
* API 6 was pull-based, API 7 is event (IRQ) driven
* variable bit-depth of data reported (typically 8,12bit)
* 8x255 configuration registes (8pages, can be extended to 16)
* data logging capability into EEPROM (2MB)
* 2 color LED with configurable blinking patterns support
* modular structure (sources, processing modules, filters, messaging modules, etc.)
* the shift from predefined fixed modes to fully configurable processing blocks
* universal processing of data by modules within the firmware
* faster and more seamless introduction of new sensors and functionality
* multidevice local OTA firmware update and configuration (proprietary broadcast protocol)
* improved internal health checks - increases long-term stability
* possible to store any configuration and restore it later including factory default settings
* support 4 analog/digital inputs, up to 5 digital outputs
* support external UART, I2C,1-wire
* improved security - signed fw, encrypted OTA
* power control 1dB step
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