Keeping Us Connected
Wireless technologies is all around us. It has revolutionized how we communicate, navigate, and connect devices, making our lives more convenient and interconnected. Synaptics develops the technology that makes this all possible. Here we provide an overview of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread/Zigbee, GNSS/GPS and ULE technology, exploring their key features, differences, and real-world applications.
Keeping Us Connected
Wireless technologies is all around us. It has revolutionized how we communicate, navigate, and connect devices, making our lives more convenient and interconnected. Synaptics develops the technology that makes this all possible. Here we provide an overview of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread/Zigbee, GNSS/GPS and ULE technology, exploring their key features, differences, and real-world applications.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless LAN (WLAN) network, enabling them to access the internet without the need for physical cables. It operates within the radio frequency spectrum, typically at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, providing high-speed internet and network connections over short distances. Wi-Fi is used in homes, offices, and public spaces worldwide, supporting a wide range of devices from computers and smartphones to smart home devices.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless LAN (WLAN) network, enabling them to access the internet without the need for physical cables. It operates within the radio frequency spectrum, typically at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, providing high-speed internet and network connections over short distances. Wi-Fi is used in homes, offices, and public spaces worldwide, supporting a wide range of devices from computers and smartphones to smart home devices.
Key Features:
High-speed data transmission
Supports encryption for secure communication
Seamless connectivity for multiple devices
Key Features:
High-speed data transmission
Supports encryption for secure communication
Seamless connectivity for multiple devices
Applications:
Internet browsing and streaming
Wireless networking in homes and offices
Smart home device integration
Applications:
Internet browsing and streaming
Wireless networking in homes and offices
Smart home device integration
The concept of Wi-Fi sensing begins with a realization about the world we have built. Virtually every enclosed space is bathed in Wi-Fi signals. With Synaptics existing Wi-Fi SoCs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology designed to connect devices over short distances, typically up to 100 meters, depending on the device's class. It enables the exchange of data between devices such as smartphones, computers, headphones, and speakers, facilitating a world of hands-free applications and personal networks.
Key Features:
Low power consumption
Easy pairing and communication between devices
Supports voice and data transmission
Applications:
Wireless audio devices (headphones, speakers)
File transfer between devices
Communication between wearable devices and smartphones
The concept of Wi-Fi sensing begins with a realization about the world we have built. Virtually every enclosed space is bathed in Wi-Fi signals. With Synaptics existing Wi-Fi SoCs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology designed to connect devices over short distances, typically up to 100 meters, depending on the device's class. It enables the exchange of data between devices such as smartphones, computers, headphones, and speakers, facilitating a world of hands-free applications and personal networks.
Key Features:
Low power consumption
Easy pairing and communication between devices
Supports voice and data transmission
Applications:
Wireless audio devices (headphones, speakers)
File transfer between devices
Communication between wearable devices and smartphones
Thread
Thread is a low-power, wireless mesh networking protocol designed specifically for the home automation environment. It enables smart devices to communicate with each other within the home, creating a robust and secure network that can self-heal and scale with the addition of devices.
Thread
Thread is a low-power, wireless mesh networking protocol designed specifically for the home automation environment. It enables smart devices to communicate with each other within the home, creating a robust and secure network that can self-heal and scale with the addition of devices.
Key Features:
IPv6-based, enabling direct internet and cloud access
Self-healing and scalable network
Robust security features
Key Features:
IPv6-based, enabling direct internet and cloud access
Self-healing and scalable network
Robust security features
Applications:
Home automation systems
Smart lighting and HVAC control
Security systems
Applications:
Home automation systems
Smart lighting and HVAC control
Security systems
GNSS/GPS
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a general term for satellite navigation systems that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the most widely used GNSS, operated by the United States. GNSS/GPS technology allows devices to determine their precise location on Earth using signals transmitted by satellites.
Key Features:
Precise geolocation
Works globally
Supports real-time positioning and navigation
Applications:
Navigation for vehicles, aircraft, and ships
Location tracking for emergency services
Geofencing and asset tracking
GNSS/GPS
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a general term for satellite navigation systems that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the most widely used GNSS, operated by the United States. GNSS/GPS technology allows devices to determine their precise location on Earth using signals transmitted by satellites.
Key Features:
Precise geolocation
Works globally
Supports real-time positioning and navigation
Applications:
Navigation for vehicles, aircraft, and ships
Location tracking for emergency services
Geofencing and asset tracking
ULE
Thread is a low-power, wireless mesh networking protocol designed specifically for the home automation environment. It enables smart devices to communicate with each other within the home, creating a robust and secure network that can self-heal and scale with the addition of devices.
ULE
Thread is a low-power, wireless mesh networking protocol designed specifically for the home automation environment. It enables smart devices to communicate with each other within the home, creating a robust and secure network that can self-heal and scale with the addition of devices.
Key Features:
Very low power consumption
Long-range communication
High reliability and security
Key Features:
Very low power consumption
Long-range communication
High reliability and security
