Miniaturization Considerations for Smart Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
This white paper investigates challenges related to miniaturization and offers design considerations for overcoming them with a focus on antenna design, PCB connectors and associated components.
A New World of Smart Devices Presents Larger Design Challenges
Electronic devices are increasingly being connected to the world
through one or more wireless technologies and are commonly
referred to as smart devices. Mobile phones, computers, televisions,
video games, watches, vacuum cleaners and coffee machines offer
just a few of many examples. By 2025, it is estimated that more
than 75 billion devices will be connected as demand accelerates.
The integration of multiple wireless technologies into smart IoT
devices presents unique challenges for manufacturers, given
environmental requirements such as the need to be waterproof and
withstand high temperatures, shock and vibration. Rugged and
robust designs, miniaturization, long battery life and high
performance are all critical factors that allow these devices to
deliver reliable, seamless connectivity.