Difference Between Beacon's SOMDM3730-11-1783JFIR and SOMDM3730-11-1783JFIR-A Embedded Modules

If you ordered the SOMDM3730-11-1783JFIR Embedded Module from Beacon EmbeddedWorks and received a part labeled ‘SOMDM3730-11-1783JFIR-A’ as the manufacturer’s part number, everything is fine. The manufacturer offers this clarification:

The parts SOMDM3730-11-1783JFIR and SOMDM3730-11-1783JFIR-A are the same device.

The ‘-A’ suffix is an internal code used by Beacon EmbeddedWorks to indicate a specific development phase of the module.
However, the final version, ‘SOMDM3730-11-1783JFIR,’ is identical in form, fit, and function to the earlier ‘-A’ versions.

Applicable Part Numbers
DigiKey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number
460-3514-ND SOMDM3730-20-2780AGCR
460-3513-ND SOMDM3730-20-1780AGIR
460-3541-ND SOMDM3730-32-2780AKCR
460-3552-ND SOMDM3730-11-1783JFIR
SOMDM3730-11-2783IFCR-A-ND SOMDM3730-11-2783IFCR-A