Exploring the Essentials of NB-IoT…

Exploring the Essentials of NB-IoT...

NB-IoT, or Narrowband Internet of Things, is an impressive IoT technology. Regarding the Internet of Things, I would like to start with two interesting applications… This is not a restricted broadcast. This is the 3D fitness mirror launched by Nake Labs, which tracks your body changes through 3D scanning. This smart fitness mirror, named Naked, … Read more

Long-Distance Communication

Long-Distance Communication

With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT), the strategic value of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) in wireless communication has significantly increased. LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is the core technology of LPWAN, widely used in agriculture, industry, and consumer sectors due to its advantages of “low power consumption, wide … Read more

LoRaWAN: A Low-Power Wide Area Network Protocol Designed for IoT

LoRaWAN: A Low-Power Wide Area Network Protocol Designed for IoT

LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a low-power wide area network (LPWAN) protocol specifically designed for the Internet of Things (IoT). It was established by the LoRa Alliance in 2015 and became an officially recognized LPWAN standard by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 2021. The following is a comprehensive analysis from the perspectives … Read more

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