Emerging Technology in Wireless Networking

Emerging technology in wireless networking is an exciting field that is advancing rapidly. Some of the technologies that are currently being developed include 5G networks, Wi-Fi 6, the Internet of Things (IoT), and online chat capabilities. 5G networks are the next generation of mobile networks that promise faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connections. Wi-Fi 6 is the latest version of Wi-Fi technology, which provides faster speeds and improved performance in crowded areas. Additionally, online chat capabilities are being integrated into wireless networking solutions, allowing real-time communication and interaction between users, further enhancing the connectivity experience.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi, also known as wireless networking, is a technology that enables electronic devices to connect to the internet or other devices wirelessly, without the need for physical cables or wires. Wi-Fi technology is based on radio waves, which are transmitted and received by wireless routers or access points. The range of a Wi-Fi signal can vary depending on the router and the environment, but typically extends over several hundred feet.

5G Cellular

5G technology is expected to have a significant impact on a wide range of industries, from healthcare and transportation to manufacturing and entertainment. It will enable new applications and services that were not possible with previous generations of mobile networks, such as autonomous vehicles, remote surgeries, and immersive entertainment experiences.

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Wireless

The world is full of confusing acronyms, and unfortunately this one a biggie. Vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, is an all-encompassing term for a vehicle’s connected communications. The overall idea is that a vehicle is able, or will be able to, use its on-board communication tools to deliver real-time traffic information, preemptively react to changing road conditions, recognize road signs and warnings, and more.

Long-Range Wireless Power Transmission

Long-range is typically power transmission of 100’s of metres or across kilometres. One technique of power transmission is using antennas to send electromagnetic beams, like microwaves or lasers. The limitation with using inductive coupling power transmission in long-range is that the magnetic field decays quite rapidly.

Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) Networks

Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology, provides the low cost, low power and wide-area coverage needed for vast, granular wireless sensor networks. Geared for IoT telemetry applications where small amounts of data are transmitted periodically, LPWAN redefines the way assets and processes are remotely monitored and managed.

Long Range: The operating range of LPWAN technology varies from a few kilometers in urban areas to over 15 km in rural settings. It can also enable effective data communication in previously infeasible indoor and underground locations.

Low Power: Optimized for power consumption, LPWAN transceivers can run on small, inexpensive batteries for 10-15 years; reducing maintenance costs.

Low Cost: LPWAN's simplified, lightweight protocols reduce complexity in hardware design and lower device costs. Its long range combined with a star topology reduce expensive infrastructure requirements, and the use of license-free or already owned licensed bands, reduce network costs.

Wireless Sensor Network

WSNs stands for Wireless Sensor Networks can be defined as a self-configured and infrastructure-less wireless network to observe physical or environmental conditions, like temperature, pressure, motion, sound, vibration, or pollutants, and to directly pass their data or information through the network to a sink which is also called the main location where the information is often observed and analyzed.