An Overview of LPWA Alliances

Today, I will outline various low-power wide-area network technologies and their corresponding alliances. Different organizations or alliances manage different protocols, including IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), ETSI (European Telecommunications Standard Institute), 3GPP (The Third Generation Partnership Project), IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force), WEIGHTLESS-SIG (WEIGHTLESS Special Interest Group), LoRa™ Alliance, and DASH7 Alliance. I … Read more

Ultra-Long Standby for IoT Devices: CC1352R Dual-Mode LPWAN, Making 5-Year Battery Life a Reality

Ultra-Long Standby for IoT Devices: CC1352R Dual-Mode LPWAN, Making 5-Year Battery Life a Reality

01 In the thriving era of the Internet of Things (IoT), the endurance of devices has become a key factor limiting their widespread application and user experience. Whether it is smart sensors scattered across urban corners or wearable health devices, frequent battery replacements are not only troublesome but also increase maintenance costs and resource consumption. … Read more

The Evolution of IoT Smart Lock Applications

The Evolution of IoT Smart Lock Applications

Compared to cellular networks, the standards of the Internet of Things (IoT) are complex and constantly changing. This article attempts to clarify the principles, characteristics, and application scenarios of different IoT standards by discussing the evolution of smart lock applications. First, let’s look at the main business of IoT applications. The main features of LPWA … Read more

The Competition Between NB-IoT and LoRa Resumes, This Time the ‘Battlefield’ is in the Sky

The Competition Between NB-IoT and LoRa Resumes, This Time the 'Battlefield' is in the Sky

Author: Zhao Xiaofei Internet of Things Think Tank Original Ten years ago, Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) entered the industry’s view, initiating a competitive landscape. Although various technologies emerged, the 3GPP camp and the LoRa camp ultimately dominated, covering most low-power wide-area connection scenarios. The former includes representative technologies such as NB-IoT and LTE-M, … Read more

Unexpected Development! Dual-Mode LoRaWAN and Sigfox Module Released

Unexpected Development! Dual-Mode LoRaWAN and Sigfox Module Released

Contact WeChat: x274529 Murata Manufacturing recently announced the coexistence of the Sigfox protocol stack and the LoRa protocol stack on its Type ABZ LoRaWAN module. With this feature, Murata has expanded its Type ABZ module to provide global capabilities for both LoRa and Sigfox on a single hardware platform. This module allows users to freely … Read more

Zigbee Direct Connection to Mobile Phones? Sigfox’s Revival? An Overview of Non-Cellular Communication Technologies

Zigbee Direct Connection to Mobile Phones? Sigfox's Revival? An Overview of Non-Cellular Communication Technologies

Since the IoT market has become vibrant, software and hardware manufacturers from various industries have continuously entered the market. As the fragmented nature of the market has become clear, products and solutions tailored to specific application scenarios have also become mainstream. Furthermore, to ensure that products/solutions meet customer needs while allowing manufacturers to gain control … Read more

Implementation and Application of LoRa Technology in Low Power Wide Area Networks

Implementation and Application of LoRa Technology in Low Power Wide Area Networks

Author of this article Hao Zheng: Product Manager at Beijing Mensi Technology Co., Ltd., engaged in research on power communication technology and IoT wireless communication technology, dedicated to the construction and application of LoRaWAN technology both domestically and internationally. What is the main content of this article? The development of low power wide area network … Read more

Analysis of LoRa Characteristics and Its Innovative Applications in IoT

Analysis of LoRa Characteristics and Its Innovative Applications in IoT

ArticleOverview In this article, DigiKey introduces the low power consumption and long-range communication advantages of LoRa technology, as well as its wide applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) and future innovative directions. LoRa (Long Range) is a low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) communication technology. It is a new wireless modulation method designed specifically for long-range … Read more

5G is Distant, but NB-IoT is the Star of the Internet of Things

5G is Distant, but NB-IoT is the Star of the Internet of Things

According to Lei Feng Network: NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) can be deployed directly on existing GSM, UMTS, or LTE networks, occupying very low bandwidth to connect a large number of low-power devices, achieving cost reduction and smooth transition goals. It has already become an important branch of the concept of the Internet of Everything. … Read more

Current Status and Future of the NB-IoT Industry: Surpassing 100 Million Shipments, Racing Towards 5G Connectivity!

Current Status and Future of the NB-IoT Industry: Surpassing 100 Million Shipments, Racing Towards 5G Connectivity!

On the afternoon of April 16, the “5G NB-IoT Billion Journey” online industry summit was officially held, with leaders from numerous NB-IoT industry chain companies such as Huawei, HiSilicon, China Mobile IoT, China Unicom IoT, Tianyi IoT, MediaTek, Unisoc, and Quectel participating in the event and sharing their views on the NB-IoT industry and related … Read more