156 Key Experimental Knowledge for Gaokao Science Exam

The experimental questions in the Gaokao science exam are hot topics, with a 100% reappearance rate. The “experimental ability” is one of the five major abilities assessed in the Gaokao, and it can reflect students’ basic subject literacy well. Here, I have compiled essential knowledge for physics, chemistry, and biology experiments that students must memorize. … Read more

Getting Started with Matter over Wi-Fi Design

Getting Started with Matter over Wi-Fi Design

As one of the main contributors to the Matter standard, Silicon Labs is committed to advancing the implementation of Matter applications. We have created an application guide in our online community that walks through how to set up and run Matter projects on a Wi-Fi network, assisting developers in quickly enabling Matter over Wi-Fi designs. … Read more

Principle of Speed Measurement Using Sensors

Principle of Speed Measurement Using Sensors

[Header] Sensors are a topic in the college entrance examination syllabus and are covered in Chapter 6 of the People’s Education Press elective textbook 3-2. What is a sensor? In modern technology, a sensor refers to a type of component that can sense physical quantities such as force, temperature, light, sound, and chemical composition, and … Read more

Save This Development Board Material List – It’s Extremely Useful for Developing Wireless Communication Systems!

Save This Development Board Material List - It's Extremely Useful for Developing Wireless Communication Systems!

ArticleOverview In this article, DigiKey focuses on common development tools, components, and communication modules in wireless communication systems, providing detailed information onDigiKey‘s various related development resources, including commonMatter,Wi-Fi,BLE,LoRa andZigbee/Thread modules. The article concludes with a look at the future development trends of wireless communication technology in the Internet of Things, smart cities, and Industry 4.0. … Read more

Preparing for the Surge of IoT Devices and Edge AI

Preparing for the Surge of IoT Devices and Edge AI

This article is authored by Claus Hetting, CEO and Chairman of Wi-Fi NOW. Imagine connecting thousands of Matter IoT devices to a single access point (AP), or even extending the signal coverage to hundreds of meters or more through a single hub or mesh. This vision has now become a reality, as Morse Micro proudly … Read more

Zigbee/Z-Wave/WiFi Tremble Together! Three Major Advantages of the Matter Protocol Disrupt Industry Standards

Zigbee/Z-Wave/WiFi Tremble Together! Three Major Advantages of the Matter Protocol Disrupt Industry Standards

The Matter protocol is the ultimate next-generation smart home protocol. But how does it compare to other protocols like Zigbee, Z-Wave, and WiFi? What advantages and disadvantages does it bring? Let’s explore in this article: Smart home protocols refer to the guidelines and regulations for transmitting information between internet-connected appliances and devices. Although some protocols … Read more

Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread? What You Need to Know Before Buying Smart Home Devices

Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread? What You Need to Know Before Buying Smart Home Devices

If you are building a smart home, you may feel confused: Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread? The answer is actually quite simple—if in doubt, choose Matter. Building a smart home requires learning a lot of new terminology, which can understandably be daunting. How do people differentiate between terms like Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Thread? Fortunately, this is … Read more

Development Demonstration Video – Arduino Matter Occupancy Sensor over Thread

Development Demonstration Video - Arduino Matter Occupancy Sensor over Thread

This development demonstration video utilizes the Arduino Nano Matter Board and the SR602 PIR sensor to create a Matter over Thread occupancy sensor, showcasing how to set up a routine in the Amazon Alexa application to turn lights on and off when the occupancy state changes. Another version of the code runs solely on the … Read more

The Rise of Matter: A Unified Standard for Smart Home Technology Supported by Apple and Huawei

The Rise of Matter: A Unified Standard for Smart Home Technology Supported by Apple and Huawei

Want to be the leader in smart home technology? Matter has big ambitions. Author | Yunpeng Editor | XinyuanWhat is a smart home? It is one of the hottest tracks in the tech industry today. What is “Matter”? If you are not a professional in the field, you might find it quite unfamiliar.But it is … Read more

The Major Shift in Smart Home Protocols: Will Zigbee Fade into History?

The Major Shift in Smart Home Protocols: Will Zigbee Fade into History?

☝ Click on the above “Smartlabs”, and follow us 1. The Shift from Fragmentation to Unification in Smart Home Protocols 1.1 Three Technological Revolutions Reshaping the Industry Landscape The birth of the Zigbee protocol in 2003 was like injecting the first stream of vitality into smart homes. Its low-power characteristics based on the IEEE 802.15.4 … Read more