All else equal, a design will
achieve the required receive
strength in the given range
with the minimum power from
the transmit side, by employing
effective antenna solutions.
Thus, selecting a power-
efficient antenna is critical to
achieving the uninterrupted
service expected from a
wireless device.
Power efficiency is also
extremely important in fleet
telematic applications that
involve battery-powered
devices, such as those for
asset tracking and logistics.
Often, small, battery-powered
IoT devices may be deployed
in remote locations, where
accessing and servicing
them may be extremely
difficult or impossible. In this
scenario, battery life should
be maximized, as battery
replacements and/or charges
are not necessarily realistic
options. To maximize battery
life, electronic systems need
to be designed to consume as
little power as possible.
However, such design is a
challenge, as fleet telematics
may rely on continual
communication, meaning
the power-hungry radio-
frequency (RF) hardware must
be continually operating. For
this reason, fleet telematics
systems need to be designed
with the most efficient RF
hardware and antennas in order
to maximize battery life.
TE Connectivity addresses the
need for power-efficient fleet
telematics by:
• Leveraging decades of
product development and
manufacturing experience in
effective antenna solutions.
• Working with customers
to help them find the
right antenna to maximize
performance and minimize
power consumption while
achieving the best wireless
communication link.
C h a p t e r 4 | P o w e r E f f i c i e n c y D e s i g n C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
Important fleet data include
driver behavior, vehicle
efficiency, fuel efficiency, and
vehicle utilization."
Mohammed Ibrahim
Field Application Engineer, Ruptela
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