Embedded Computing Design

Connectivity is a simple word for something that is often anything but simple. It’s the key to the thousands of concepts for wearables, automobiles and logistics solutions in the expanding universe of the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT). For systems builders, the choice of connectivity technology will have a significant impact on availability, reliability, user experience and, ultimately, the success of the solution. Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) technologies offer a broad range of solutions, from short-range in-building to nationwide solutions although with limitations. However, it is cellular wireless, under the umbrella of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), that offers true worldwide connectivity.