Precision-circuit semiconductors drive gains in energy harvesting

摘要

Advancements in the fields of energy harvesting, sensor networks, building automation, and security systems are making tremendous strides due to recent innovations in precision circuit semiconductors. While developers seek integration for all four system categories, the precision semiconductor technology delivers markedly improved system sensitivity, reliability, stability, and functionality. Growth and interest in these systems has evolved to the point where the IEEE is developing protocols for a more integrated approach to sensor networks and building automation so that end solutions are more cost effective and energy efficient. Industry standards for such systems are called for in a document entitled "Building lighting automation through the integration of DALI with wireless sensor networks." The consumer electronics-focusedTrans-actions journal published the paper on the integration of Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) devices in wireless sensor networks and explores possible improvements for the technology.