Much has been written about wide area networks (WANs) relying on wireless technology to transfer data across long distances. However, just how reliable are they in dense urban environments? What packet success rate can be achieved and is interference a problem? Or is gateway density an issue – and what happens when multiple sensors interact with multiple gateways? Read more
The developer community working with LoRa-based IoT solutions took stock of Semtech’s new LR1110 module at a virtual meet-up last month, and declared it a “pretty unique piece of silicon”. The LR1110 is the latest in a flurry of dual-mode silicon that appears to be enabling new use cases for the IoT sector at large. Read more
Utility companies are at the forefront of the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution, with smart metering serving as a primary application. According to a report by analyst firm ABI Research, utilities installed 700 million smart meters in 2018, and this installed base is expected to double and reach 1.34 billion meters by 2023. Read more
Vision’s smart meters represent an ideal solution for public or cooperative utilities, requiring minimal infrastructure cost and scaling based on need. Read more
According to a recent announcement, Semtech Corporation, a supplier of semiconductors and advanced algorithms, and YoSmart, a smart home company, have together integrated LoRa devices into the “YoLink” line of Internet of Things (IoT) products for use in the home. The solutions are designed to quickly connect home applications to accurately monitor data in real time and create safer, more cost-efficient homes. Read more
Semtech announced that Talkpool, which provides global Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and telecommunication network services, has incorporated Semtech’s LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN protocol into its new line of sensor solutions for smart home and building applications. Read more