3 Secrets For Extending The Range Of Blue, and Zigbee




Internet of Thing (IoT) is taking over the world quite fast. This interconnection of physical devices relies on 2.45GHz short range radio transmission systems. These systems include both the Bluetooth and the Zigbee technologies. While these technologies have good wall penetration, their range often causes numerous challenges. Designers now integrate several manufacture parts together to come up with solutions to boost the range of the 2.45GHz wireless systems.

Boosting 2.45 GHz radio systems

Mesh networking

Mesh networking involves the bouncing of signals between dozens or even hundreds of nodes so as to spread a network connection over a large area. Nodes are small radios that perform similarly to wireless routers. These nodes utilize Wi-Fi standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac range) to communicate both with each other and with users. They are programmed with a software that guides how they interact with each other within the network. This software also enables the nodes to automatically choose the shortest and safest path between two points. The more the nodes, the bigger the transmission range.

Advantages of mesh networks

  • It uses fewer wires, making it cheaper to set up
  • The range and speed of the network increases with the increase in the number of nodes
  • Mesh networks are both self-healing and self-configuring
  • Mesh nodes are easy to install and uninstall

  • Disadvantages

    • Mesh networks are capital intensive
    • They are complex, hence hard to manage

    Manufacturer part required to implement a Mesh Network

    At the heart of the mesh networks are radios that receive and send the radio signals. There are numerous manufacturers who manufacture such radios. They include,
    • Cisco
    • Motorola
    • Linksys
    • ABB
    You can download the data sheets of the various and compare various radios suits your application best.

    Forward Error correction

    Forward Error Correction (FEC) is the process in which digital data transmitters add extra information called check bits to the data stream. The radio receiver analyzes the check bit information to trace and correct errors. When the errors have been corrected, the check information is then isolated from the data stream leaving behind the original information (voice, video, or data) intact. All these are done in real time while the data continue to be received. The methods used to detect and correct errors vary with the kind of information being transmitted through the network. Besides reducing the number of errors in transmission, FEC extends the operating range.

    Advantages of FEC

    • Back-channels not required
    • Leads to reduced bandwidth requirements

      • Disadvantages

      • Sometimes the check bits become the source of errors

      Manufacturer parts required for FEC

      Listed below are some components and transceivers that when inserted within the transmission channel support FEC;
      • AX5042
      • QSFP28
      • FTLC9554REPM

        • Manufactures parts required for SNR boosting

        Below are some components used in SNR boosting;
        Successful extension of the range of the 2.45GHz wireless system is very crucial will go a long way in boosting IoT efforts in homes and institutions. Manufacturer parts listed above are just a tip of the iceberg. They are meant to guide you in the right direction. Consult your system designer for more options as far as the components are concerned.

        Source: https://blog.enrgtech.co.uk/3-secrets-extending-range-blue-zigbee/

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