Lambortech's UAV modules: how do the ECM001 Series Compact AI Edge Module for UAV Onboard Computing (ECM001 / ECM001-GIGA) and ECM002 Advanced AI Edge Module for UAV Computing compare on Ethernet ports, M.2 slots and minimum input voltage?

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Here's how the two Lambortech UAV modules compare on the three attributes you asked about:

| Attribute | ECM001 Series (ECM001 / ECM001-GIGA) | ECM002 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet ports | 2 | 1 |
| M.2 slots | 2 (M-key 2230, E-key 2230) | 4 (E-key 2230, M-key 2230, M-key 2230, B-key 3042/3052) |
| Minimum input voltage | 9 V (9–36 V range) | 12 V (12–36 V range) |

**Summary of the differences:**

- **Ethernet:** The ECM001 series has **2 Ethernet ports**, double the ECM002's **1 port**. Both offer 1GbE maximum speed — note the ECM001 series comes in two variants: ECM001 with 10/100M Ethernet and ECM001-GIGA with 1G Ethernet, while the ECM002 lists 1GbE.
- **M.2 slots:** The ECM002 is the expansion leader with **4 M.2 sockets** (E-key 2230, two M-key 2230, and a B-key 3042/3052), versus **2 M.2 slots** on the ECM001 series (M-key 2230, E-key 2230).
- **Minimum input voltage:** The ECM001 series starts lower at **9 V** (9–36 V range), while the ECM002 requires at least **12 V** (12–36 V range) — relevant if your UAV's power bus is below 12 V.

In short: pick the **ECM001 series** if you need dual Ethernet ports or want to run off a lower-voltage power rail; pick the **ECM002** if you need maximum M.2 expansion (it also adds a SIM slot, a second USB port, digital I/O, and 3 CAN ports).

Lambortech ECM001 Series vs ECM002: Ethernet ports, M.2 slots and minimum input voltage

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Attribute	ECM001 Series (ECM001 / ECM001-GIGA)	ECM002
Ethernet ports	2	1
M.2 slots	2 (M-key 2230, E-key 2230)	4 (E-key 2230, M-key 2230, M-key 2230, B-key 3042/3052)
Minimum input voltage	9 V (9–36 V range)	12 V (12–36 V range)