This article introduces some common communication protocols for embedded systems and IoT, which have different performance, communication rates, coverage, power consumption, and memory usage, with each protocol having its own advantages and disadvantages. Some of these communication protocols are suitable for small household appliances, while others can be used for large smart city projects. IoT … Read more
The world is at the intersection of the physical and virtual realms, where connections between people, objects, information, and services are becoming ubiquitous. By 2020, over 50 billion connections are expected, with the global IoT market projected to reach nearly $1.7 trillion. How will the Internet of Things change our lives? We start with an … Read more
Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting Introduction Satellite-based NB-IoT networks and privately built NB-IoT networks are both aimed at expanding the ways of connecting IoT devices, achieving the goal of “connecting the unconnected”, and broadening the scope of 5G connectivity to cover as many scenarios as … Read more
Author: iot101 Comic IoT Think Tank Original Reprint must indicate the source and origin —— [Guide] —— iot101 Comic: A good science popularization article turned into a romance drama (covering face) Hi everyone, I know you have been waiting for iot101 Comic for a long time! Last week’s comic introduced the most popular NB-IoT protocol … Read more
With the continuous development of mobile communication technology, the global Internet of Things (IoT) is about to usher in rapid growth. Among international operators, AT&T, Verizon, KDDI, KPN, Orange, NTT DoCoMo, Telefonica, Telstra, and Telus have successively launched commercial eMTC services. In China, China Telecom took the lead, and after establishing the 800MHz networking capability, … Read more
Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting —— [Guide] —— Even if 5G was commercialized in 2019-2020, NB-IoT/eMTC will still be the main communication method for cellular IoT in the coming years, and NB-IoT/eMTC has become a part of the 5G IoT. From May 21 to May … Read more
Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting Introduction In fact, the ultimate goal of the utility and metering industry is digital transformation. To achieve this goal, the NB-IoT smart meter is just a means, and NB-IoT is not omnipotent. A lot of work still needs to be … Read more
Source: LPWAN Technology IoT Think Tank Organized and Published Please indicate the source when reprinting —— [Introduction] —— The author’s remarks: The following narrative is solely personal opinion, devoid of any emotional color. Background The core development technologies of NB-IoT are held by a few major companies, such as Huawei HiSilicon, Qualcomm, and Intel. Of … Read more
Source: Network Optimization Mercenaries Published by IoT Think Tank Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting —— [Introduction] —— Although LTE and NB-IoT are of the same lineage, the design goal of LTE is high speed and large volume, while NB-IoT is born for the “intermittent transmission of small data” for the Internet of … Read more
With the development of NB-IoT, its chip and module industry has also progressed rapidly. This article aims to compile all relevant enterprises and core NB-IoT products for reference by industry friends. 8 NB-IoT Chip Manufacturers 【Shenzhen HiSilicon Semiconductor Co., Ltd.】 Introduction:HiSilicon is the largest NB-IoT chip manufacturer in China, covering chips and solutions in fields … Read more