Over 80% of IoT devices fail, making it crucial to understand the factors contributing to success. This whitepaper explores why connectivity is essential in IoT device design and deployment, offering insights to avoid common pitfalls.
Key Insights Covered in the Whitepaper:
1. Importance of Connectivity: Connectivity is the backbone of any successful IoT project. It must be integrated from the design stage, during the proof of concept, to ensure devices operate efficiently and reliably within the IoT ecosystem.
2. Challenges in IoT Device Design: Designing IoT hardware is complex, with 84% of companies citing it as their main challenge. Considerations include sensor selection, data collection, extraction, energy use, configuration management, and connectivity requirements. The whitepaper discusses these challenges and provides solutions to overcome them.
3. Energy Use and Power Efficiency: Efficient energy use is crucial for IoT devices, particularly battery-powered ones. Poor design can lead to high energy consumption, reducing device lifespan. The whitepaper explores the impact of hardware, software, and firmware on power efficiency and offers strategies for optimizing battery management.
4. Cellular Connectivity Standards: Cellular networks, known for wide coverage and high-quality service, are attractive for global IoT deployments. However, traditional cellular power requirements can be too high for low-power IoT devices. The latest LTE standards, NB-IoT, and LTE-M are designed for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) applications, making them viable options when high latency and low bandwidth are acceptable.
5. Choosing the Right Modem and Connectivity Management: Selecting a modem that supports the necessary Radio Access Technology (RAT) and integrating it with the device and connectivity management provider is crucial. Understanding modem behavior allows for efficient application software and communications firmware design.
Why Download This Whitepaper?
This whitepaper is an essential resource for anyone involved in IoT device design and deployment. It provides:
- A clear understanding of why connectivity is vital for IoT success.
- Insights into overcoming common IoT hardware design challenges.
- Guidance on optimizing power efficiency and managing energy use.
- Information on selecting appropriate cellular connectivity standards for IoT applications.
- Practical advice on choosing and integrating modems and managing connectivity.
By addressing these critical aspects, the whitepaper helps you avoid the pitfalls leading to high IoT device failure rates. Download this whitepaper to gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies for designing and deploying successful, reliable IoT devices.
