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Page 1: LoRa and Sigfox - FHI, federatie van technologiebranches · 2015-11-05 · • Cloud platform with Sigfox‐defined API ... to enable IoT, M2M, smart‐city and industrial applications

LoRa and SigfoxUltimate Low‐Power M2M Networking

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Introduction Alcom Electronics

• Independent technical distributor in the Benelux• 35+ years expertise in semiconductor, modules and wireless solutions• 50+ people in Netherlands and Belgium• Technical salesforce and engineering support 

• Frans Lutz – Product Manager Wireless Modules• Mark Korsloot – Product Specialist Semiconductors & Wireless

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 2

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Internet of Things

• Hype or Reality?• Where are we?• What is needed to achieve this? 

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 3

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Overview Wireless Technologies for IoTLow-Power WAN

Long Range w/ BatteryInternet of Objects

PANShort Range

Communicating Devices

Well established standardsGood for:

• Mobile• In-home• Short range

Not good for:• Battery life• Long range

Emerging PHY standardsGood for:

• Long range• Long battery• Low cost

Not good for:• High data-rate

CellularLong Range w/ Power

Traditional M2M

Well established standardsGood for:• Long range• High data-rate • CoverageNot good for:• Battery life

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 4

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LPWAN Technology – Characteristics

• Sub GHz ISM bands (Europe 433 / 868MHz) for long range• Restrictions on duty cycle to 1% (transmit time per hour) ‐ ETSI• To ACK or not to ACK (reliability vs. power)• 1‐way or 2‐way communication• Payload restrictions due to lower data rate• Not suitable for real‐time interfacing

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 5

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Applications Fitting LPWAN Communication

• Low power requirements (battery operated)

• (Typical) Outdoor applications• Low communication content (payload & frequency of messages)

• No need for “real‐time” communications, delays are acceptable

• Possible need for dense networks

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 6

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Typical examples• Waste Management• Leak Detection • Alarm & Security (backup communication)

• Monitoring (infrastructure, agriculture, assets)

• Healthcare 

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 7

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Sigfox• Provider of network for Internet connectivity

• Ultra narrow band technology• 140 messages / day / device• 12 bytes payload uplink / 8 bytes payload down‐link

• Cloud platform with Sigfox‐defined API for server access

• Roaming capability• All products must be certified by Sigfox

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 8

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Alcom Sigfox Solutions• Atmel ATA8520(D) –RF Transmitter / Transceiver

• Certified Sigfox Stack on‐board• “Sigfox Ready” Evaluation Kits 

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 9

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• Mission:To standardize Low Power Wide Area Networks to enable IoT, M2M, smart‐city and industrial applications

• LoRa Alliance has defined the LoRaWAN standard

• Open House for non‐members: 10 November in Rotterdam 4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 10

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Wide Area Networks for IoT

LoRa Technology• Long‐Range RF Technology, developed by Semtech• Spread‐Spectrum Technology with Adaptive Data Rate• Two‐way communication with 0.3 – 50kbps data rate• Max. payload 256 bytes (but longer air time)• No subscription needed for private network, customers can form own Microcells

• Public networks by national operators, such as KPN in the Netherlands• Multiple levels of encryption• Roaming not yet finalized

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 11

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mDot™

GPIO

Serial

Ethernet

mCard™

LoRa™

Alcom LoRa Solutions

Multitech MultiConnect Conduit Gateway• LoRaWAN 1.0 compliant• Universal Gateway with LoRa support• Open & highly Programmable with mLinux• Develop Graphically with IBM Node‐RED and Java• Easy connectivity to Webserver or User API• Cellular & Ethernet Communication

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 12

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Alcom LoRa Solutions 

Multitech Multiconnect mDot• Programmable LoRa module (mbed)• LoRaWAN 1.0 Class A stack included• Two‐Way Communication• FCC/CE end‐certified module• mbed LoRaWAN libraries available for embedded development

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 13

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Alcom LoRa Solutions

Nemeus LoRa / Sigfox module• Multiprotocol with dynamic switching• Two‐way communication• Sigfox‐Ready Certified• LoRaWAN 1.0 Class A & C Compliant• EN300‐220 Pre‐certified

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 14

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Alcom LoRa Solutions

• Semtech developed LoRa technology• SX1272 / SX1276 low‐power LoRa Transceiver• Link Budget 168dBm (‐148dBm sensitivity, +20dBm output power)• Open‐source LoRaWAN stack available from Semtech

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 15

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LPWAN – The Road Ahead

• Choice for technology depends on business model• Fundamental technological differences are limited• LoRa more suited for applications demand higher bandwidths and two‐way communication

• Coming Alternatives• LTE‐0 1Mbps up/down – 2017• LTE‐M M2M applications, 200kbps, > 2018• IEEE 802.11ah Low‐power WiFi in sub‐GHz bands, support for meshing

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 16

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LPWAN ‐ Conclusions

• No clear winner at this point• 2016 looks to be a interesting year, both on national and international level

• For the Netherlands, short term nationwide coverage is expected• LoRa appears to better when 2‐way communication is more important, but power budget will play a crucial role

• Sigfox is better at this point for “roaming” applications

4‐11‐2015 D & E Event 17

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Thank you !