Current Published Articles:
Who is winning the LPWAN race? Part 1
By John Koon
eeworldonline.com — A two-part tutorial series on Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology & implementation. Low-power wide-area networks have continued gaining momentum over the last few years, propelled by IoT growth and sensor ubiquity. In this article, we will answer the basic, frequently asked questions, and offer insights on the implementation strategy. There are different abbreviations for the technology.
By John Koon
eeworldonline.com — A two-part tutorial series on Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology & implementation. Low-power wide-area networks have continued gaining momentum over the last few years, propelled by IoT growth and sensor ubiquity. In this article, we will answer the basic, frequently asked questions, and offer insights on the implementation strategy. There are different abbreviations for the technology.
Who is winning the LPWAN race? Part 2
By John Koon
eeworldonline.com — Continues from Part 1 FAQ on Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology & implementation6. What are some of the LPWAN design considerations? There are many criteria a business can consider when trying to decide on the best LPWAN solution. For example, how quickly do you need the IoT device to transfer the data, how much data do you need to transfer, how large must the data packet be, and how far do you need to transmit the data?
By John Koon
eeworldonline.com — Continues from Part 1 FAQ on Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology & implementation6. What are some of the LPWAN design considerations? There are many criteria a business can consider when trying to decide on the best LPWAN solution. For example, how quickly do you need the IoT device to transfer the data, how much data do you need to transfer, how large must the data packet be, and how far do you need to transmit the data?
IoT Usability-Going Beyond the Early Adopters
By John Koon
engineering.com -- According to BI Intelligence, manufacturing has the highest Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, followed by transportation, information, and wholesale trade. On the other hand, IoT investment by agriculture, oil and gas exploration, health care, and smart cities is much smaller. However, these sectors are already creating ways to put the IoT to work. For example, IoT applications can help farmers monitor field conditions and crop health as well as automate processes like watering.
By John Koon
engineering.com -- According to BI Intelligence, manufacturing has the highest Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, followed by transportation, information, and wholesale trade. On the other hand, IoT investment by agriculture, oil and gas exploration, health care, and smart cities is much smaller. However, these sectors are already creating ways to put the IoT to work. For example, IoT applications can help farmers monitor field conditions and crop health as well as automate processes like watering.
The Virtues of PWM Combined With a Power MOSFET
By John Koon
allaboutcircuits.com — When STMicroelectronics recently released the VIPer Controller 730 V power MOSFET, one of the touted features was a built-in pulse width modulation controller. When suppliers advertise a device as having PWM capabilities, just how much can it affect your design? A closer look at the definition of PWM and certain use cases can tell us more. What is Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)? Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is a method
commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input.
By John Koon
allaboutcircuits.com — When STMicroelectronics recently released the VIPer Controller 730 V power MOSFET, one of the touted features was a built-in pulse width modulation controller. When suppliers advertise a device as having PWM capabilities, just how much can it affect your design? A closer look at the definition of PWM and certain use cases can tell us more. What is Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)? Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is a method
commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input.
What Does “99% Power Efficiency” Really Mean in Silicon Carbide MOSFETs?
By John Koon
allaboutcircuits.com — There's a good reason that analysts expect silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs to boom in sales over the next few years. Specifically, Allied Market Research anticipates this sector to surge to $1.1 billion dollars by 2025 with a CAGR of 18.1% from 2018 to 2025. SiC MOSFETs have major advantages over competitive technologies. They can operate in temperatures of 200°C, reduce switching loss, and increase
power conversion efficiency with high thermal conductivity. Factors that
affect SiC adoption.
By John Koon
allaboutcircuits.com — There's a good reason that analysts expect silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs to boom in sales over the next few years. Specifically, Allied Market Research anticipates this sector to surge to $1.1 billion dollars by 2025 with a CAGR of 18.1% from 2018 to 2025. SiC MOSFETs have major advantages over competitive technologies. They can operate in temperatures of 200°C, reduce switching loss, and increase
power conversion efficiency with high thermal conductivity. Factors that
affect SiC adoption.
How Fiber Optics Will Propel Future Avionics
By John Koon
interactive.aviationtoday.com — The use of fiber optics is gaining momentum in modern avionics because it helps solve the size, weight and power (SWaP) challenges in next generation system designs. Fiber optics can handle high-bandwidth applications, weigh less than copper wire, are more immune to Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and are more reliable. Fiber optic connectors and components manufacturers are innovating to enhance cockpit management and revolutionize aircraft cabin design.
By John Koon
interactive.aviationtoday.com — The use of fiber optics is gaining momentum in modern avionics because it helps solve the size, weight and power (SWaP) challenges in next generation system designs. Fiber optics can handle high-bandwidth applications, weigh less than copper wire, are more immune to Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and are more reliable. Fiber optic connectors and components manufacturers are innovating to enhance cockpit management and revolutionize aircraft cabin design.
The Future of Connected Health
By John Koon
medicaldesignbriefs.com — Page 1 of 2 The three main global goals of healthcare continue to be: improving the quality of care, universal access to care, and keeping costs under control. Technologies and remote connected healthcare are touted as the means to achieve the above goals, but the road may be long and winding. The encouraging news is that many innovators and start-ups are determined to make that happen.
By John Koon
medicaldesignbriefs.com — Page 1 of 2 The three main global goals of healthcare continue to be: improving the quality of care, universal access to care, and keeping costs under control. Technologies and remote connected healthcare are touted as the means to achieve the above goals, but the road may be long and winding. The encouraging news is that many innovators and start-ups are determined to make that happen.