Analysis of Operators’ Betting Logic on NB-IoT and LoRa

Analysis of Operators' Betting Logic on NB-IoT and LoRa

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Reprint must indicate the source and origin —— [Introduction] —— Operators face a more complex environment in the low-power wide-area network field, with different choices for network deployment paths, including single-path choices and hybrid networking options. The low-power wide-area network is still evolving. As one of the core … Read more

Understanding LoRa: What is LoRa Light?

Understanding LoRa: What is LoRa Light?

The Internet of Things (IoT) communication protocols are complex, but two “star players” stand out: One is NB-IoT, represented by telecom operators. The other is LoRa, represented by internet giants. Last month, Tencent made a high-profile entry into the LoRa Alliance, bringing more attention to LoRa. This month, even China Unicom from the telecom camp … Read more

LoRa Node Development: Modifying Parameters in LoRaWAN

LoRa Node Development: Modifying Parameters in LoRaWAN

In a LoRaWAN network, there are many parameters such as node type, transmission rate, ADR, channel mask, etc. Today, we will discuss how to modify these parameters to suit your needs. 1. Parameter Definition The parameters related to LoRaWAN are defined in a structure within the SDK, which allows us to understand which parameters can … Read more

Exploring the ‘Scientific Fun Zone’ at the Creative Science Festival

Exploring the 'Scientific Fun Zone' at the Creative Science Festival

Exploring the ‘Scientific Fun Zone’· At the Creative Science Festival · During the science festival themed “Wisdom Gathering at Caitang, Building Dreams through Science”, the middle school students embarked on a wonderful scientific journey with enthusiasm, swimming joyfully like fish in the vast ocean of science, deeply experiencing the endless charm of exploration and innovation. … Read more

Combining BLE, WIFI, Zigbee with NB-IoT and LoRa: A New Trend

Combining BLE, WIFI, Zigbee with NB-IoT and LoRa: A New Trend

Author: IoT Queen (Peng Zhao) IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting —— [Introduction] —— Some have taken a different approach, attempting to combine local technologies such as BLE, WIFI, and Zigbee with wide-area technologies like NB-IoT and LoRa at the chip or module level. When you hear this idea, … Read more

Understanding the Power of NB-IoT Technology

Understanding the Power of NB-IoT Technology

The Internet of Things has truly become the “star” of tech companies in recent years, but in the world of IoT, everything lacks a mouth; how can they communicate and connect with each other? That’s right, various communication protocols are needed at this point. There are many wireless communication technologies for IoT, which can be … Read more

Is NB-IoT Preparing the Way for LoRa?

Is NB-IoT Preparing the Way for LoRa?

Author: Sophia IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting —— [Introduction] —— The popularity of NB-IoT has, in a sense, played an educational role in the market, allowing people to gain further understanding of other LPWAN technologies, including LoRa, and even accelerating the commercialization of technologies like LoRa to some … Read more

9 Common Questions About LoRaWAN

9 Common Questions About LoRaWAN

Image Source:pixabay.com/ Source:IoT Home (iothome.com) Reprint with source acknowledgment! What is LoRaWAN? What does LoRaWAN stand for? LoRaWAN stands for “Long Range Wide Area Network.” It is a communication protocol based on the LoRa technology. The LoRaWAN network architecture is deployed in a star topology, with its main elements being (1) battery-powered sensor devices (end … Read more

Differences Between LoRa and LoRaWAN

Differences Between LoRa and LoRaWAN

LoRa or Long Range is a proprietary, low-power, and long-range wireless technology that uses unlicensed radio spectrum—similar to how Wi-Fi uses the unlicensed 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. The exact frequency used by LoRa depends on the physical location of the deployment. For instance, LoRa operates in the 915 MHz band in North America … Read more

Research and Standards Interpretation of LoRa Technology

Research and Standards Interpretation of LoRa Technology

Author Introduction: Tony, a teacher at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, has participated in the development of TSM, GSM, TD-SCDMA, and LTE basebands. He was previously the group leader of the system engineering team for the LTE baseband chip development project. Currently, he focuses on LTE-Advanced PRO and 5G technology research, with a particular … Read more