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

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

Focusing on Community and Open Source to Create Standardized Products for Diverse IoT Needs

Focusing on Community and Open Source to Create Standardized Products for Diverse IoT Needs

The greatest science fiction writers probably never anticipated the invention of the internet. If the internet changed modern people, the rapidly developing Internet of Things (IoT) industry has even more to offer for the future. Whether it’s smart cities, smart homes, smart factories, or industries like construction, logistics, and public services, more and more “things” … Read more

Understanding LoRa Through a Cartoon Explanation

Understanding LoRa Through a Cartoon Explanation

In the previous cartoon, we discussed the growth journey of the NB-IoT baby. In fact, there are many other babies in the LPWAN field that have already gone out to make money (though it’s mostly done privately by some companies). For example, LoRa, which has been commercially available since 2013, Sigfox from France, and ZETA … Read more

How NB-IoT, eMTC and LoRa Complement Each Other in LPWAN Technologies

How NB-IoT, eMTC and LoRa Complement Each Other in LPWAN Technologies

Author: Liu Yuwei EET Electronic Engineering Magazine Original As the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes the third wave of development in the global information industry after computers and the internet, the boundaries between people and things, and between things and things, are continuously being extended. The concept of connecting everything has greatly changed people’s existing … Read more

An Overview of IoT Communication Technologies

An Overview of IoT Communication Technologies

In the communications field, technological pursuits are constantly advancing. When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT), various communication manufacturers have already begun to tantalize us. There are many wireless communication technology standards for IoT, which can be divided into two categories based on transmission distance: one category includes Bluetooth/BLE, WiFi, Zigbee, and Z-Wave, … Read more

DePlus Empowers Ultra-Low Power Sensor Networks

DePlus Empowers Ultra-Low Power Sensor Networks

Recently, a serious accident occurred on Shenzhen Metro Line 11. A construction company exceeded the boundary while driving piles, causing damage to the metro’s contact network equipment, which hindered operations along the entire line, leaving many passengers stranded. After more than ten hours of emergency repairs, service was restored. Similar incidents in domestic subways are … Read more

Why LoRa and NB-IoT Are Competing: 12 Key Points Explained

Why LoRa and NB-IoT Are Competing: 12 Key Points Explained

The recent surge in the global Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) market can be attributed to several factors. The rapid development of machine learning and M2M communication standards has played a significant role, coupled with the growing global demand for IoT services, the availability of low-cost LPWAN tools, and increased energy-saving opportunities. It is … Read more

NB-IoT Claims to Be NB, LoRa Disagrees!

NB-IoT Claims to Be NB, LoRa Disagrees!

Author: iot101 Comic King Original from IoT Think Tank Public Account ID: iot101 Last week, we talked about the growth journey of the NB-IoT baby. In fact, in the LPWAN field, there are many babies that have already gone out to make money (but it’s all done privately by some companies). For example, LoRa, which … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Regulation on Low-Power Devices

In-Depth Analysis of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Regulation on Low-Power Devices

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting Introduction Yesterday, the official website and WeChat account of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) publicly released the “Announcement on Low-Power Short-Distance Radio Transmission Equipment” (Announcement No. 52 of 2019). After nearly two years since December 2017, the … Read more