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In a world of uncertainties, technology is the one constant that continues to move us forward. On one hand, it is the tissue that connects people around the globe; on the other, it is the science behind solving some of our planet’s most pressing concerns in the mission to create a safer, sustainable, more productive and connected future. Nowhere is this more evident than with the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), the system of uniquely identified interconnected devices that are enabled to transmit and share data over wireless networks. Bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds, the IoT is helping to create smart environments by linking these devices to everyday settings and tasks that help individuals, businesses and potentially whole societies, live in a smarter and more comfortable way. And it’s growing fast. As IoT growth has been fueled by technology, it also has been facilitated by the strength of other technological advancements. Antennas are critical to transmitting and receiving radio frequencies (RF) and along with filter and power amplifiers, must work adeptly with fiber optic and cloud-based technologies. They must also enable near limitless wireless connectivity between devices and databases, while at the same handle high-power signals and operate within stringent thermal conditions. These are functionalities all critical to the development of an IoT application and performance of a smart environment. |
