June 2011 Un-Wired Newsletter
The Power of 802.15.4 and Ethernet
Most mobile phones can access the Internet over a Wi-Fi (802.11) connection or through a 3G/4G data connection. But for low-power industrial and commercial wireless applications with battery lifetime requirements on the order of months or years, 802.15.4 is a much better solution. Click here for a review of 802.15.4 vs. Wi-Fi.