Understanding IoT: Choosing Between NB-IoT and eMTC

Understanding IoT: Choosing Between NB-IoT and eMTC

“ NB-IoT and eMTC do not have opposing relationships; rather, due to different application scenarios, operators will choose to collaborate on both to expand the industrial chain and continuously drive consumption upgrades. ” eMTC, as one of the mainstream standards for narrowband cellular IoT networks, possesses the four basic capabilities of LPWA compared to non-cellular … Read more

Unveiling the Secret of NB-IoT Battery Life of 10 Years

Unveiling the Secret of NB-IoT Battery Life of 10 Years

Source: IoT Time Space; Organized and published by the “Chongqing IoT Industry Association”. NB-IoT has four major advantages: Regarding its low power consumption advantage, industry insiders know that it can work for 10 years. This mainly uses two power-saving technologies: Two Power-Saving Technologies in NB: eDRX and PSM 1.eDRX In any mobile communication system, it … Read more

NB-IoT Smart Water Meter Valve Opening Guide

NB-IoT Smart Water Meter Valve Opening Guide

NB-IoT Smart Water Meter Valve Operation Guide The NB-IoT smart water meter will automatically close the valve and stop water supply when in a non-payment state. Therefore, users should pay attention to their water bill balance. When the balance is close to insufficient, please make timely payments to ensure the account balance is in a … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between NB-IoT and eMTC

Understanding the Differences Between NB-IoT and eMTC

NB-IoT and eMTC both belong to the cellular IoT and share the “3C” characteristics of cellular IoT: • Coverage Enhanced Coverage • Consumption Low Power Consumption • Cost Low Cost To meet the “3C” goals, NB-IoT and eMTC have different implementation methods, as detailed below: 1 Key Technology Comparison of NB-IoT and eMTC Enhanced Coverage … Read more

China Mobile Zhejiang IoT Laboratory NB-IoT Testing

What is NB-IoT NB-IoT = Narrow Band Internet of Things NB-IoT is a low-power wide-area communication technology built on cellular networks. NB-IoT Module A module that carries the NB-IoT chip and can complete communication functions. The four main features of NB-IoT technology: Mainstream Module Manufacturers Currently, the modules on the market mainly use chips from … Read more

Considerations on Satellite IoT Applications

Considerations on Satellite IoT Applications

The limited coverage of infrastructure has become a major bottleneck for global connectivity in the Internet of Things (IoT). Satellite networks, with their global coverage and all-time access characteristics, have received widespread attention and attempts to serve as the infrastructure for IoT terminal access, aiming to achieve the ultimate goal of global IoT coverage. However, … Read more

Understanding IoT Architecture and Communication Technologies

Understanding IoT Architecture and Communication Technologies

Since Kevin Ashton first proposed the concept of the Internet of Things in 1999, the development of IoT has been rapid. According to IDC predictions, by 2025, there will be 75 billion devices connected to the IoT globally. IoT technology is the next crucial technology for achieving the interconnection of all things in the world. … Read more

From Perception to Application: LinKOS Platform Builds IoT Ecosystem

From Perception to Application: LinKOS Platform Builds IoT Ecosystem

What changes will occur in life when every corner of the city can achieve intelligent interconnection? Wuhan Huilian Infinite Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Huilian Infinite”), a talent enterprise in the Optical Valley, is providing answers using wide-area IoT technology. Low-power wide-area IoT technology is a wireless communication technology capable of data transmission … Read more

IoT Knowledge: What Are the Communication Distances of Different Communication Lines?

IoT Knowledge: What Are the Communication Distances of Different Communication Lines?

Follow the IoT Planet to track the latest developments in the Internet of Things! “IoT Planet” focuses on sharing technologies and applications related to the Internet of Things. In the Internet of Things, communication lines are used to transmit data, signals, and power to establish communication links between devices. Common communication lines include USB cables, … Read more

Summary of Wireless Communication Transmission Technologies and Frequency Allocation

Summary of Wireless Communication Transmission Technologies and Frequency Allocation

Note: Table 1 was formulated by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China in 1985, and Table 2 was formulated in 1992. It stipulates that the channel spacing for cordless phones is 25KHz, with a maximum transmission power of 50mW for landline phones and 20mW for mobile phones. The transmission categories are F3E; … Read more