As an evolution of 4G dedicated to IoT (with LTE standing for 4G and M for “machine”), LTE-M offers numerous benefits:
- Technological durability, being based on 4G, it is natively included in 5G.
- Enhanced performance in buried and semi-buried areas thanks to a repetition mechanism.
- LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) features that provide up to 10 years of energy autonomy.
- Cost-effective modules due to simplified hardware and software.
- Robust mobile connectivity, even at speeds up to 100 km/h.
With its Low Power capacity, LTE-M meets needs for equipment tracking or energy telemeasuring. But how does one find the right compromise between energy saving and responsiveness? To do this, it’s necessary to compute the energy equation. This calculation is based on 4 criteria:
- Energy consumption during active mode.
- Energy consumption when LPWAN modes are active.
- The data rate requirement (for example, during a firmware upgrade).
- The need for constant mobility.
As a pivotal technology, LTE-M is the natural choice for projects that require an optimal balance between durability, reliability, competitive pricing, scalability, low energy consumption, and the benefits of 4G such as mobility and bandwidth.
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