2019 · 20 citations · 0 references
ComputingComputer ScienceElectrical EngineeringComputer NetworksInternet Of ThingsWireless CommunicationsInternet Of Things ConnectivityIot Communication ProtocolsIot NetworkingNetwork Performance AnalysisWireless Network TestingWireless NetworksExperimental Performance TestingIeee 802.15.4Iot TestingLow-power NetworkingLow-power Wide-area NetworksLow-power Wide-area ProtocolsPhysical Layer ProtocolsWireless Network Performance
In this work we present experimental results on the evaluation of two commercial integrated circuits for IoT connectivity, using a systematic approach. One devoted to LoRa and the other to IEEE 802.15.4g, which is the physical layer adopted by the WI-SUN Alliance. The goal behind this evaluation is to present results to support those who will make use of LoRa or IEEE802.15.g/Wi-SUN or other type of connectivity to compare technologies in a fair fashion. The results show that there are differences between datasheet values and the measures collected during the experiments. There are a number of reasons for this divergence, such as the setup, transmitted packet length, equipment calibration and test specifications. This shows the importance of a systematical approach when comparing technologies.