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1、HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?INTRODUCTIONIndustrial enterprises are facing a growing number of economic,political,supply chain,regulatory,labor,and technology-related challenges.Recent years have been marked by various large-scale headwinds,inc

2、luding ongoing trade disputes,periodic lockdowns around the world,and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Inflation and increasing energy and transportation costs have also strained margins and impacted demand,while wider supply chain issues have affected the availability of products and components requ

3、ired for production and getting finished products to customers.In addition,new regulations require industrial environments to operate much more safely,have more stringent compliance procedures,and function more sustainably,while difficulties in attracting and retaining new personnel make it more vit

4、al than ever to improve staff efficiency and processes,while creating safe and satisfying work environments.These factors are all leading industrial enterprises to invest more in digitalization,with a view to enabling enhanced supply chains and asset visibility,improved and automated compliance,opti

5、mization of labor resources and increased automation,improved yields through enhanced Quality Assurance(QA)and error avoidance,and wider process optimization via digital twins,mixed reality,and Machine Learning(ML).This is giving enterprises greater visibility of their entire operations and driving

6、new efficiencies,while firms further along the digital transformation process can deal more readily with both todays and future challenges.CONTENTSCONTENTSIntroduction.1Industrial Use Cases for Bluetooth Technology.5Market Opportunities for Industrial Bluetooth.14Key Requirements for Industrial Blue

7、tooth.15How Is Infineons Bluetooth Technology Enabling the IIoT to Reach Its True Potential?.17Key Takeaways.22Andrew Zignani,Senior Research DirectorHOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS

8、 THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Fundamental to this digital transformation is the wide range of wireless Internet of Things(IoT)devices capable of providing real-time insights into industrial operations.This encompasses wireless infrastructure,IoT gateways,control panels,and a diverse range of wireless end-node

9、 devices,each with unique requirements.These end nodes include wireless sensors,asset tracking tags,wearable devices,robotics,Automated Guided Vehicles(AGVs)and drones,smart meters,networked lighting nodes,beacons and Electronic Shelf Labels(ESLs),video surveillance cameras,connected tools,Human-Mac

10、hine Interfaces(HMIs)and scanner devices,access control readers,Electric Vehicle(EV)chargers,and Point of Sale(POS)terminals,among many others.The heterogeneous nature of these IoT devices means that there is a diverse,sometimes contradictory,set of performance requirements for each.To give a few ex

11、amples,some devices will require high-speed multi-Gigabits per Second(Gbps)throughput at very low latencies,while others will transmit a few Kilobits per Second(Kbps)of data just a few times a day.Some devices will be mains powered or have large batteries,while others will rely on coin-cell operatio

12、n and require months to years of battery life.Some devices will be in close proximity to a gateway or Access Point(AP),while others may operate at extended distances of up to 1 Kilometer(km)or more.Some may be deployed within harsh industrial environments,while others may operate outdoors.Some devic

13、es may be fixed,while others may be highly mobile.Some devices may be deployed sparsely,while others may be deployed in dense,congested environments with thousands of other end nodes in close proximity.It is perhaps unsurprising then that a single wireless connectivity technology is incapable of add

14、ressing all of the requirements of each device effectively.Multiple technologies,including Wi-Fi,Bluetooth,802.15.4,and Ultra-wideband(UWB),will play unique roles within the transformation of these commercial and industrial environments.Furthermore,even within a single wireless technology,the divers

15、e requirements of each use case will likely require tailored connectivity solutions that can address some of the unique deployment problems that each product type will face.For example,specialized solutions that can provide extended range,ultra-low power consumption,the ability to perform in greater

16、 temperature ranges,greater robustness,higher-throughput modes,unique topologies,or a combination of these,will be critical to ensuring that the Industrial IoT(IIoT)markets can reach their true potential over the next decade.Maximizing industrial digital transformation also depends on the continued

17、innovation and evolution of Short-Range Wireless(SRW)connectivity technologies.Future use cases will demand additional improvements across almost all metricsincluding throughput,latency,robustness,reliability,power consumption,range,security,scalability,efficiency,size,cost,interoperability,flexibil

18、ity,and deployment density.It will also require wireless portfolios that can take advantage of the unique benefits of each technology via combo and multi-protocol Systems-on-Chip(SoCs)and modules.More stringent requirements at both ends of the performance spectrum may require additional work in the

19、standards development process to ensure meeting all of the diverse demands.Combined,these enhancements will enable SRW technologies to improve performance in existing use cases,open new market opportunities,and lead to developing new operational efficiencies and user experiences across multiple indu

20、strial verticals.One technology that is continually innovating to solve industrial pain points is Bluetooth.This paper highlights the growing opportunities for Bluetooth technology within industrial applications.First,it discusses how the continuous evolution of Bluetooth is enabling the technology

21、to better target this market.Second,it highlights how Bluetooth technology is being leveraged across a range of environments,including industrial manufacturing,commercial buildings,smart energy,smart retail,Real-Time Location Systems(RTLSs)and asset tracking,Multiple technologies,including Wi-Fi,Blu

22、etooth,802.15.4,and Ultra-wideband(UWB),will play unique roles within the transformation of these commercial and indus-trial environments.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?and other IIoT applications.Third,it provides high-level forecasts for Blueto

23、oth technology within these segments.Finally,it discusses the key requirements of enterprise connectivity,and highlights how flexible,wireless portfolios from leading connectivity solution providers such as Infineon are capable of addressing the specific stringent needs of the industrial landscape,a

24、nd why these solutions will be critical in ensuring the market reaches its true potential over the next decade.The Evolution of Bluetooth Technology for Industrial ApplicationsBluetooth technology has several inherent benefits for industrial applications.This includes resilience to interference and

25、robustness,ultra-low power consumption via Bluetooth Low Energy(LE),wide availability of low-cost chipsets and modules,a ubiquitous presence in mobile and computing devices,a strong presence in enterprise wireless infrastructure and IoT gateways,support for multiple topologies,accurate positioning,a

26、nd secure ranging capabilities,and an active standards development group that continues to innovate to deliver interoperable,scalable solutions that can address the diverse requirements of enterprises.There are two main types of Bluetooth technology:1)Bluetooth Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate(BR/EDR),

27、also known as Bluetooth Classic;and 2)Bluetooth LE,both of which operate in the 2.4 Gigahertz(GHz)unlicensed Industrial,Scientific,and Medical(ISM)band.Bluetooth Classic is a point-to-point technology that supports a maximum data rate of 3 Mbps when using the EDR PHY,and was primarily used as an aud

28、io streaming technology to enable wireless headphones and speakers,automotive infotainment systems,and file transfer between devices.Power consumption is relatively high at approximately 1 Watt(W).In contrast,Bluetooth LE,first arriving in 2010,is a continually evolving low-power(between 0.01 W and

29、0.5 W)Bluetooth technology that supports multiple topologies and additional features such as positioning capabilities.Depending on the specific operation mode,Bluetooth LE can support data rates of up to 2 Mbps.Over time,Bluetooth LE has continued to improve performance and add new features to bette

30、r target new enterprise markets.New topologies such as broadcast functionality have enabled the technology to target beacon and RTLS applications,while Bluetooth 5.0,introduced in 2016,brought support for 2 Mbps throughput to Bluetooth LE,alongside a 4X range increase and an 8X increase in data broa

31、dcasting capacity.The arrival of Bluetooth mesh in 2017 enabled the technology to better address commercial lighting and large-scale sensor network applications.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Bluetooth 5.1 in 2019 brought Direction Finding,enabli

32、ng support for Angle of Arrival(AoA)and Angle of Departure(AoD)positioning techniques to provide much higher accuracy location services compared to previous Received Signal Strength Indicator(RSSI)methods.Meanwhile,upcoming support for Bluetooth Channel Sounding will add security and accuracy to Blu

33、etooths positioning capabilities,taking advantage of secure ranging-based applications within RTLS,personal tracking,and access control,among others.In early 2023,the Bluetooth Special Interest Group(SIG)announced the release of a new wireless standard for the ESL market,leveraging key new feature e

34、nhancements introduced in Bluetooth Core Specification Version 5.4,including Periodic Advertising with Responses(PAwR)and Encrypted Advertising Data,to deliver secure,low-power,and scalable connectionless deployments required by the ESL market.As Figure 1 shows,PAwR can also enable more scalable,bid

35、irectional one-to-many Bluetooth deployments for a range of IoT asset tracking and sensor networks.Most recently,in September 2023,the Bluetooth SIG made available its full stack standard for Networked Lighting Control(NLC)applications,making it easier to develop interoperable,scalable commercial sm

36、art lighting solutions.Figure 1:The Evolution of Bluetooth Advertising Source:InfineonBeyond the standard development process within the Bluetooth SIG,there is an enormous ecosystem of Bluetooth solution providers offering tailored solutions to address specific market verticals.Within the industrial

37、 space,market leaders such as Infineon continue to innovate and evolve their Bluetooth portfolios in order to meet the evolving demands of enterprises.This can include increased reliability and robustness,high throughput modes,scalable mesh,and one-to-many topologies,alongside extended range and ext

38、ended temperature support.Combined,these innovations show the growing capabilities of Bluetooth and are making the technology more attractive than ever before in enabling a range of IIoT use cases.Compared to other technologies such as Zigbee or proprietary 2.4 GHz solutions,Bluetooth offers a numbe

39、r of advantages.These include the ubiquitous presence in mobile devices and a wide presence in wireless infrastructure,the ability to provide higher data rates,support for multiple topologies and connectionless deployments,audio capabilities,ultra-low power consumption,strong interoperability,low co

40、st,and strong backing from a wide vendor ecosystem driving further technical innovations.It can also be readily integrated with other technologies to bring unique solutions that take advantage of the benefits of each.Legacy AdvPAwRAdvertiser/BroadcasterAdvertiser/Broadcaster373839373839373839Adv Int

41、ervaladv DelayFirst Adv EventAdv Intervaladv DelaySecond Adv EventPeriodic Adv IntervalPeriodic Adv IntervalResponse Slot DelayResponse SlotsHOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?INDUSTRIAL USE CASES FOR BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGYThe monitoring of industrial

42、assets across the factory floor,warehouse,or logistics operations is becoming increasingly vital in ensuring and increasing the efficiency,reliability,safety,and productivity of a facility.In an increasingly competitive landscape,facility owners must turn to new technologies to accelerate this devel

43、opment and continue to increase performance,with the focus increasingly shifting toward monitoring assets previously never monitored in order to drive new efficiencies.Wireless solutions can be deployed where wired connectivity solutions are too costly,time consuming,complicated,or hazardous.Alongsi

44、de manufacturing and logistics environments,one of the fastest growing IoT segments is the commercial building automation market.The convergence of environmental necessity,technical viability,falling costs,new IoT solutions,and greater expectations from buildings,offices,campuses,and other urban env

45、ironments is driving growth in wireless smart building technologies.Incorporating connected technologies can lead to reduced energy consumption,reduced operating and maintenance costs,increased life span of commercial equipment,increased tenant health,comfort,and satisfaction,increased productivity,

46、and improved security,resilience,and safety.This includes Heating,Ventilation,and Air Conditioning(HVAC)control,NLC,access control,and the aforementioned wireless sensor networks.Infineons portfolio of robust,extended range solutions will be key in enabling reliable connectivity over large commercia

47、l building campus environments.Table 1 below provides a more in-depth comparison of the key wireless technologies for industrial applications.Best Suited ApplicationsKey FeatureNumber of Semiconductor SuppliersData RateTypical (example)Rx/Tx currentPoint-to-point RangeStandards BodyWi-Fi 6Security C

48、ameras,Smart door locksData throughputMultipleUp to 9.6 GbpsRx 15mATx 150mA+up to 35mWi-Fi AllianceBluetooth 5.4 BLE MeshLighting and Building AutomationMulti-hopNumber of nodesMultipleUp to 2 Mbps(depends on PHY configuration)RX 5 mATX 3-5 mA 0 dBmup to 6 km LOS(depends on PHY configuration)Bluetoo

49、th SIGBluetooth 5.4 BLE Long RangeIndoor/Outdoor Asset TrackingLong rangeFewBluetooth 5.4 BLE PAwRSolar panels/farms,ESL,Wireless BMS1-to-N control with short response latencyIEEE 802.15.4 with Mesh networking Zigbee Residential/Industrial LED Lighting,Smart Home,SensorsApplication interoperability,

50、Mesh networkingMany250 kbpsRX 90 mA 20+dBm(US)up to 90 mConnectivity Standards Alliance(CSA)IEEE 802.15.4 with Mesh networkingThread(with DALI+,KNX)Industrial Building AutomationApplication Standards Mesh networking IPThread Group,DALI Alliance etc.IEEE 802.15.4 with Mesh networkingMatter/Thread Sma

51、rt Home Speakers and connected devicesApplication interoperability/Home EcosystemCSA,Thread GroupProprietary Sub GHzVariety/FragmentedFlexibilityand propagationMany/FragmentedUp to 100 kbpsRX 5 mATX 26 mA +14 dBmTX 90 mA 20 dBmup to many kms(depends on PHY configuration)ProprietaryHOW CAN BLUETOOTH

52、TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Due to its unique characteristics and inherent flexibility,Bluetooth technology is already being leveraged within a number of enterprise and industrial environments.Meanwhile,new Bluetooth use cases that can solve specific industry p

53、ain points are emerging almost daily.While some of these may ultimately remain small scale,if one looks at virtually any aspect of enterprise and industrial operational pain points where an object needs to be tracked,the condition monitored,access provisioned,or an environment sensed,potential exist

54、s to leverage Bluetooth as a connectivity solution.The following section highlights some of the major opportunities for Bluetooth technology across these market sectors.Industrial Building Wireless Sensor NetworksBluetooth technology is increasingly being leveraged within a wide array of industrial

55、sensors deployed on the factory floor.These sensors can monitor numerous variables,including temperature,humidity,vibration,pressure,flow,moisture,tilt,and acoustics,to monitor the condition and perform advanced analytics of industrial equipment,including motors,pumps,fans,storage tanks,gearboxes,et

56、c.The growing availability of wireless industrial sensors enables a new range of previously unconnected and unmonitored devices to share information and use predictive and preventative maintenance to ensure smoother and safer operations,increase performance,ensure regulation compliance,and reduce th

57、e risk of costly downtime.These sensors can be deployed in a wide range of environments,including industrial manufacturing,mining,utilities,commercial refrigeration,agriculture,etc.These diverse deployment environments may require deploying sensors over large coverage areas,or in more remote areas w

58、here machinery is being monitored at some distance from the nearest AP or IoT gateway.They may also be deployed in harsh areas with strong potential for interference,or on equipment operating in very high or low temperature environments.Facilities may also want to equip hundreds or thousands of end

59、nodes in a single area.Infineons portfolio of Bluetooth solutions with extended range capabilities,strong Radio Frequency(RF)performance,ultra-low power consumption,extended temperature range,and support for PAwR,are well placed to support scalable and reliable industrial sensor deployments,while mi

60、nimizing deployment cost and complexity.Smart buildings will also require the deployment of numerous battery-powered wireless sensor nodes to enable lighting,HVAC,security,access,and fire and safety services across a facility.Bluetooth has the potential for use across a number of different device ty

61、pes and topologies.Within HVAC,central controllers can communicate with Bluetooth mesh-enabled wireless temperature,humidity,air quality,and occupancy sensors deployed throughout the building to ensure optimal energy usage.Wireless thermostats can also leverage Bluetooth and communicate requirements

62、 back to an IoT controller based on user preferences.While other wireless building automation technologies also exist,Bluetooth has the unique advantage of enabling direct communications between mobile devices,the controller,and sensor nodes.This can help with diagnostics,remote control,and device p

63、rovisioning.Alongside HVAC-related sensors,new sensor types are emerging thanks to the desire among building owners,tenants,and regulators for growing visibility of energy management,environmental monitoring,health and hygiene monitoring,building conditions,and utilization,as well as demands from bu

64、ilding users to work in safer,cleaner,more flexible,and comfortable environments.This is being compounded by increased energy costs,high rental prices,sustainability goals,and a shift to hybrid and flexible working environments.These demands will open up new opportunities for a range of new Bluetoot

65、h sensor devices that can monitor The growing availability of wireless industrial sensors enables a new range of previously unconnected and unmonitored devices to share information and use predictive and preventative maintenance to ensure smoother and safer operationsHOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENA

66、BLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?new information or expand the granularity of existing use cases.This will include occupancy sensors,contact sensors,ambient light sensors,motion sensors,temperature sensors,leak sensors,feedback sensors,air quality sensors,and fire and smoke senso

67、rs,among others such as sound and gas.Infineons support for the newly released features PAwR can help enable the synchronization of large numbers of end nodes,while minimizing power consumption,mitigating congestion and interference,and simplifying deployment.New sensors and monitoring devices are a

68、lso emerging to help better manage the operations of smart building environments.For example,waste bins,soap and hand towel dispensers can be equipped with sensors indicating when emptying or replenishment is needed.Bluetooth LE and its support for mesh makes it a viable solution for scalable deploy

69、ments of a range of wireless end nodes in commercial environments.RoboticsAnother key opportunity for Bluetooth in industrial environments is robotics.While many robots will require wired connectivity,growing opportunities exist for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to enable autonomous navigation,and robot-to-ro

70、bot communication.The largest opportunity both from an adoption and market size perspective will come from mobile robots,including AGVs,Autonomous Mobile Robots(AMRs),and Collaborative Robots(cobots),that require mobility and flexibility.These can transfer position,load,battery level,and additional

71、metrics when traveling through an industrial environment.In addition to navigating dynamic environments,having a direct Bluetooth connection to a smartphone,tablet,or industrial HMI/Personal Computer(PC)can enable updating an AGV/AMRs tasks or routes at any time.Human-Machine InterfacesHMIs in an in

72、dustrial context refer to devices that allow humans to interact with machines.In industrial settings,HMIs are most commonly located next to,or built into machines.HMIs communicate with Programmable Logic Controllers(PLCs)and Industrial PCs(IPCs)to acquire and display information,supporting the manag

73、ement of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition(SCADA)and Manufacturing Execution System(MES)solutions,alongside critical machine actions,such as switching machines on and off or increasing production speed.Industrial HMI devices have typically relied on physical connections such as serial ports.H

74、owever,Bluetooth technology allow operators to control industrial devices wirelessly,enabling smartphones,tablets,and PCs to display more intuitive User Interfaces(UIs)and simplify industrial equipment operation.This also helps reduce the cost of expensive physical interface components,save time and

75、 cost in educating end users on specific HMI systems,simplify maintenance and installation time and costs,increase deployment flexibility,and improve worker safety.Furthermore,broad portfolios from wireless vendors such as Infineon can help support the varied requirements of HMIs,including audio sup

76、port and mobile device interaction.Industrial and Logistics Computing Devices,Scanners,and WearablesIndustrial computing devices including handheld barcode scanners or Radio Frequency Identification(RFID)readers,cold storage computers,hazardous environment computers,vehicle-mounted computers,and wea

77、rable devices are commonly used in enterprise environments day-to-day operations.Most of these devices come equipped with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect to peripheral devices such as portable or industrial printers,barcode scanners,headsets,etc.,via a Bluetooth or Bluetooth LE connection.HOW CA

78、N BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Workers are also increasingly equipped with wearable scanners in smart manufacturing and warehouse environments to speed up and automate package scanning and component or assembly processes.As they typically scan hundreds

79、 of packages per day,using a handheld scanner that must be picked up and put down during each scan is not always efficient.Automating the process with wearable scanners that scan the barcode of a package as the user picks it can significantly increase worker productivity.Many scanning devices use Bl

80、uetooth to communicate with another mobile computer such as a smartphone for datalogging,while some also incorporate Wi-Fi for standalone functionality.IIoT GatewaysWhile one benefit of Bluetooth LE is that it is capable of connecting with smartphones and other mobile devices,many of these applicati

81、ons will require fixed IoT gateways with high-performance Bluetooth technology that can monitor sensors,assets,and other equipment over long distances and in harsh environments.Support for Bluetooth mesh and PAwR also enables more scalable sensor networks over large distances,making it more viable t

82、han ever for large-scale campus deployments.Smart Lighting Smart lighting will be at the forefront of many smart building projects.The continued transition to Light-Emitting Diode(LED)luminaires can bring up to a 50%cut in a buildings lighting energy consumption,which itself can account for up to 30

83、%total energy usage within a building.Wireless connectivity is replacing wired as the best suited approach to delivering connected lighting into an emerging generation of smart buildings.Wireless addresses the key issues related to cost and minimal installation disruption in the retrofit market,whic

84、h represents the largest overall opportunity.However,ease of maintenance and additional flexibility will further drive wireless in new build projects.Smart lighting can increase efficiency by adding automated and dynamic lighting control to LED systems.Combining lighting operation and management wit

85、h sensorsmost commonly,occupancy and natural lighting levelscan activate lighting as required.Bluetooth LE has continually improved performance and added new features to better target new markets.The standardization of Bluetooth mesh in 2017 enabled the technology to increasingly target commercial l

86、ighting applications.Building on this,in 2023,the Bluetooth SIG announced its first full stack standard for Bluetooth lighting control,known as Bluetooth NLC.This standardizes the radio layer,communication layer,and device layer,bringing standardized profiles for ambient light sensors,occupancy sens

87、ors,basic lightness,scene selection,dimming control,and energy monitoring.This has the potential to enable multi-vendor interoperability and will encourage much wider adoption of Bluetooth mesh lighting in a wide range of commercial and industrial settings.In addition to sensor functionality,which c

88、an optimize lighting and energy savings based on occupancy and ambient lighting conditions,Bluetooth lighting infrastructure can also act as a backbone network for location services via embedded beacons.This can include indoor navigation via smart devices,proximity services in retail applications,or

89、 asset tracking in commercial buildings,bringing valuable added services alongside potential quicker Return on Investment(ROI).HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Building Access Control Another critical component of building automation is within acce

90、ss control.Thanks to Bluetooths ubiquitous presence in mobile devices,the technology is increasingly being leveraged as a keyless entry technology within home and commercial building access.This allows users to leverage their smartphones,wearables,and Bluetooth key fobs or badges to act as digital k

91、eys.Key benefits of deploying Bluetooth-enabled access control readers include avoiding lost access cards and badges,increased security,tighter control,and lower deployment cost.Temporary access can be granted to visitors or delivery personnel without needing to provide them with physical key cards.

92、Access can also be restricted to certain areas at certain times,or to a certain number of people,and revoked at any time,enhancing safety and security in emergency situations.The arrival of Bluetooth Channel Sounding also brings significant upgrades to the accuracy and security of Bluetooth position

93、ing and access control solutions.This makes it less susceptible to relay attacks and better suited to secure ranging and access applications,while continuing to offer low-power consumption.Furthermore,UWB-enabled access control solutions will also rely on Bluetooth connectivity for handover purposes

94、,or can increasingly leverage both technologies to support the greatest number of users.Other opportunities for in-building security include door and window locks equipped with Bluetooth for perimeter monitoring in remote areas due to their low-power consumption.Asset Tracking,Real-Time Locating Sys

95、tems,and Supply Chain MonitoringThe largest projected opportunity for Bluetooth within IIoT applications can be found within RTLSs and asset tracking.A large and growing ecosystem of Bluetooth location service providers are leveraging the technology to deliver increased productivity,improved staff a

96、nd visitor safety and security,greater automation,reduced asset losses,and enhanced compliance and traceability.Opportunities for RTLS solutions can apply to virtually any enterprise setting.This includes not only industrial and warehouse facilities,but also healthcare settings,education campuses,tr

97、ansportation hubs,and retail environments,among others.Global enterprises can see tremendous cost savings through enhanced operational efficiencies,increased worker safety,and loss prevention,among other valuable use cases.The volume of assets that need tracking opens up enormous opportunities for B

98、luetooth solution providers in the years to come.Historically,RSSI-based Bluetooth location solutions were capable of providing up to several meters of positioning accuracy,but Bluetooth Core Specification Version 5.1 introduced Bluetooth Direction Finding,enabling support for AoA and AoD positionin

99、g techniques to enable sub-meter,low-latency performance across several different environments.Meanwhile,the imminent arrival of Bluetooth Channel Sounding will bring enhanced accuracy,security,and ranging capabilities without the need for complex antenna designs,helping to maintain the low-cost,low

100、-power,and low-complexity advantages of Bluetooth within accurate positioning applications.While alternative technologies such as UWB are also gaining traction within higher precision tracking applications,there is increasing desire for hybrid deployments and tags that can leverage the strengths of

101、each technology to deliver scalable,high-performance RTLS deployments.The increasing availability of low-cost Bluetooth tags makes it an extremely scalable solution across numerous environments.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Asset,Material,Equipm

102、ent,and Tool TrackingAnother opportunity for Bluetooth technology in the industrial space is within connected tools.Whether deployed on the factory floor,construction sites,or within other enterprises,smart tools equipped with Bluetooth have the potential to connect directly to a smartphone app or v

103、ia a gateway to an MES to enable a number of valuable use cases.This includes monitoring the condition of tools for predictive and preventative maintenance,enhanced traceability,and quality assurance via automated logging of measurement and other operational events,remote authentication and provisio

104、ning,usage monitoring,and tool tracking,among others.Combined,these efforts can lead to greater operational efficiencies,reduce wastage and loss,identify potential errors in the production process,and increase worker satisfaction.Infineons solutions can provide easy integration of Bluetooth with the

105、 control subsystem,simplifying deployment of connected tools.Personnel,Visitor,and Worker Safety MonitoringAn RTLS is commonly deployed to enhance the safety of staff and visitors.Staff can be equipped with badges,clothing,or other devices that can be tracked in real time to identify their location

106、in remote environments or emergency response situations;for example,if they have stopped moving or have fallen,entered a restricted or hazardous area,or are in close proximity to a moving vehicle.These solutions can also help enable contact tracing or to enforce social distancing,and enable more aut

107、omated and accelerated employee congregation.Other Bluetooth wearables and portable devices can be leveraged for safety applications.For example,portable LE gas detectors and worker safety devices can be paired to smartphones to provide threat readings,alarms,man-down status,compliance status,worker

108、 location,and other information remotely via a dedicated app.This is particularly vital in remote work areas where there may not be any RTLS or other connectivity infrastructure,allowing organizations to respond quickly and effectively to any safety-related incidents.Bluetooth-enabled panic and SOS

109、buttons can also be paired to smartphones to ensure personnel safety across a wide range of environments,including healthcare,commercial building,and hospitality.Supply Chain Monitoring Other enterprise use cases for Bluetooth can help identity new operational efficiencies and better traceability ac

110、ross the supply chain.Example products include Bluetooth LE dataloggers for cold chain monitoring across the transportation network.These devices can help improve visibility of temperature,humidity,and movement across the entire product journey,providing notifications when goods have exceeded their

111、pre-defined limits,identify any issues or bottlenecks in the transportation of goods,address problems in real time to reduce wastage,and meet new regulatory compliance requirements.Sensor tags can relay information via Bluetooth to cellular-connected wireless gateways in the vehicle or via smartphon

112、e and tablet devices for instant cloud monitoring.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Connected Agriculture and Outdoor Asset Tracking Bluetooth can also be leveraged in conjunction with cellular,Low-Power Wide Area Network(LPWAN),and Global Navigatio

113、n Satellite System(GNSS)technologies to enable localized mesh or extended range networks for remote tracking and monitoring of agricultural assets such as livestock.For example,cattle can be equipped with low-power Bluetooth ear or collar tags to monitor their temperature and location,helping deter

114、theft and identify any welfare issues.This can be combined with Bluetooth proximity beacons deployed at certain choke points or feeding areas to monitor their location on a regular basis.Farmers can also interact locally with the tags directly via their smartphone when near an animal to check their

115、location and health history.Long-range Bluetooth technology can play a vital role in enabling these use cases.Meanwhile,many cellular and LPWAN asset tracking solution providers are increasingly incorporating Bluetooth LE into their devices to enable seamless indoor and outdoor tracking,as well as l

116、ocal interaction.Indoor Navigation and Proximity ServicesIn retail environments,Bluetooth RTLS and positioning systems can be used for indoor navigation and wayfinding and proximity services thanks to their ability to broadcast promotional messages to smartphones and other mobile devices.Smart Energ

117、yThe transition toward distributed renewable energy generation is transforming the entire energy value chain.However,due to the inherent variability within renewable energy generation,real-time performance monitoring and communication across the entire energy supply chain is required.This includes h

118、omes and Multi-Dwelling Units(MDUs),alongside on-site energy systems within commercial and industrial enterprises.To ensure reliable operations at all times,the entire energy value chain,from the grid to the enterprise,increasingly needs to be equipped with sensors and wireless connectivity to ensur

119、e more effective visibility of demand and strike generation.Solar Photovoltaic SystemsOne emerging opportunity for Bluetooth technology within the energy space is within solar Photovoltaic(PV)energy generation.Solar PV arrays consist of numerous individual modules supplying Direct Current(DC),which

120、needs to be converted to Alternating Current(AC)to be used by the grid.This is achieved by using solar inverters.Increasingly,it is desired to be able to monitor these at the module level in order to provide increased yield.As a result,microinverters are increasingly deployed to enable module-level

121、optimization,monitor the output of each module,provide improved safety,increase installation flexibility,and eliminate single points of failure.These microinverters are now coming equipped with wireless connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth to offer remote diagnostics,provide support for rapid

122、 shutdown,identify performance concerns,simplify installation and repair,and enable firmware updates,among other benefits.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Battery Energy Storage SystemsAn opportunity related to the above is the need for a Battery E

123、nergy Storage System(BESS)to circumvent some of the challenges brought about by unpredictable energy generation from renewable sources such as solar.Bluetooth monitoring devices can provide enhanced visibility of battery capacity,while monitoring their performance and ensuring any potential issues a

124、re identified as soon as possible.Using wireless technologies can help streamline the design process,reduce complexity,simplify installation,and provide easier maintenance and support.Innovations such as these will be key to energy storage systems becoming a more critical part of energy networks ove

125、r the next decade.Connected EV Charging InfrastructureGlobal Plug-in Electric Vehicle(PEV)sales are expected to reach 70 million in 2035,accounting for 65%of total vehicle sales.The vast majority of PEVs will be fully electric.This will accelerate demand for both home and public EV charging infrastr

126、ucture.Wireless connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi have the potential to enable connected charging EV platforms that can provide valuable information and services to end users whether at home or using public charging infrastructure when on the road.For example,embedded Bluetooth c

127、an enable communication between the charging point and an app on the users smartphone.This can provide the end user with information and notifications on the charging status,enable payment services,select customized charging profiles,control charging remotely,and provision charger access,among other

128、 use cases.Service providers can enable performance,diagnostics,and even firmware updates remotely.These mobile applications can also help enable smart charging platforms by providing users with information on ideal charging strategies based on the best charging time and rate.Smart RetailBrick-and-m

129、ortar retailers are facing a number of growing pressures.This includes store closures and declining traffic,increased online competition and declining brand loyalty,high inflation and energy costs,high staff turnover and labor shortages,the emergence of new fulfillment methods and omnichannel alignm

130、ent,and the need to operate more sustainably.Bluetooth technology has the potential to address many of these challenges as retailers increasingly look to smart retail IoT technologies to help them deliver operational efficiencies,increase conversion,and encourage customers to return to stores.Electr

131、onic Shelf LabelsESLs are wireless,battery-powered e-paper displays that provide pricing information,product details,inventory and stock-levels,offers and promotions,and other contextual information and features.ESLs have the potential to address many of the challenges facing retailers and become a

132、fundamental component of the future of retail store digitization.For example,ESLs can help enable more accurate pricing via automatic updates,ensure omnichannel pricing alignment to increase in-store conversion,and offer dynamic pricing for price matching,improved inventory management,and reduced wa

133、stage.They can also provide better customer experiences by providing extra product and stock information,and monitoring traffic around certain products or in-store locations,allowing retailers to better optimize store and product layouts.When combined with Bluetooth proximity services and mobile dev

134、ices,or LED-equipped labels,ESLs can help guide customers to the next item on their list,provide tailored proximity-based promotional offers or upsell recommendations,and provide price checks versus the competition.On the operational side,ESLs can enable retailers to accurately track inventory level

135、s in real time,HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?ensuring faster replenishment and better control of pricing.LED-equipped ESLs can light up to help staff more efficiently pick online orders,accelerate replenishment,facilitate returns,and reduce mist

136、akes.From a sustainability perspective,ESLs can help reduce food or perishable item wastage via dynamic pricing or expiry date alerts to help clear stock.ESLs can also provide additional sustainability information(e.g.,recycling,carbon footprint,energy rating,and sourcing information)to enable bette

137、r supply chain transparency and foster more responsible purchasing.ABI Research expects ESLs to become a fundamental component of future retail store digitization.However,as successful large-scale smart retail deployments increasingly rely on interoperability,information gathering,and sharing across

138、 many different use cases,retailers will need to avoid siloed solutions that cannot work effectively with each other,looking increasingly toward open and modular platforms enabled by open standards.ESLs can become just one part of a wider smart retail wireless network that is able to aggregate and a

139、nalyze data from several different use cases and devices to generate more intelligent insights and services.In early 2023,the Bluetooth SIG announced the release of the new wireless standard for the ESL market.The intention was to create a scalable,low-power,secure ESL standard that can enable the E

140、SL market to reach its full potential.The Bluetooth ESL standard leverages key new feature enhancements introduced in Bluetooth Core Specification Version 5.4,including PAwR and Encrypted Advertising Data,to deliver secure and scalable ESL deployments required by the market.Alongside retail spaces,w

141、arehouses,logistics,and industrial settings are increasingly turning toward ESLs to digitize management of traditional paper processes.This can include order picking,inventory management,and parts replenishment.This can help enable more automated compliance within production environments,while impro

142、ving the efficiency,accuracy,and visibility of production lines and logistics operations.Loss PreventionSome retailers are turning to Bluetooth technology in order to reduce instances of theft of high-value items within their stores.Companies like Home Depot have trialed using Bluetooth to enable Po

143、int of Sale Activation(POSA)via Bluetooth locks.Unless activated at a register,stolen items such as power tools are not able to function correctly.Meanwhile,other solution providers have put loss prevention tags on products that can provide additional product information and enable self-checkout via

144、 a mobile device,while helping prevent theft.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRIAL BLUETOOTHChart 1 shows the growing opportunities for Bluetooth technologies within industrial settings.Combined,the market is expected

145、 to achieve a Compound Annual Growth Rate(CAGR)of 34%between 2023 and 2028,growing from 143 million annual unit shipments in 2023 to over 611 million by 2028.Chart 1:Bluetooth-Enabled Industrial Device Shipments by Market SegmentWorld Markets:2022 to 2028(Source:ABI Research)RTLS and asset tracking

146、will represent the largest opportunity at this time thanks to the availability of low-cost,Bluetooth LE tags that are capable of providing high-accuracy location services across a number of enterprises.Annual shipments of RTLS solutions will reach more than 322 million annual unit shipments by 2028

147、as scalable deployments of RTLS technology increase.The second largest market will be the commercial building automation market,which is expected grow from just 8.5 million units in 2022 to reach over 135 million annual unit shipments by 2028.This will represent the fastest growth market,achieving a

148、 55%CAGR between 2023 and 2028.Driven by the continued adoption of Bluetooth mesh,thanks to the arrival of the NLC standard,Bluetooth light switches and lighting fixtures will be the fastest growing areas,achieving a CAGR of over 100%during the next 5 years.Rapid growth of Bluetooth-enabled access c

149、ontrol readers and a range of wireless sensor devices will propel the Bluetooth building automation market even further forward.The ESL market is on the verge of accelerated adoption across multiple regions.This will be driven by deeper penetration in existing regions and organic growth in areas suc

150、h as Asia-Pacific,the United States,the United Kingdom,and other parts of Europe.Numerous compounding pressures on retailers are forcing a smart retail transformation built upon IoT Technologies.By 2028,ABI Research forecasts that total Bluetooth ESL shipments will reach over 100 million annual unit

151、 shipments.This is due in large part to the arrival of PAwR and the Bluetooth ESL standard,which will help enable the next wave of adoption and deliver an interoperable smart retail solution to address both consumer-facing and back end operational challenges as they arrive.Market Segment World Marke

152、ts:2022 to 2028 RTLS and asset tracking will represent the largest opportunity at this time thanks to the availability of low-cost,Bluetooth LE tags that are capable of providing high-accuracy location services across a number of enterprises.Annual shipments of RTLS solutions will reach more than 32

153、2 million annual unit shipments by 2028 as scalable deployments of RTLS technology increase.The second largest market will be the commercial building automation market,which is expected grow from just 8.5 million units in 2022 to reach over 135 million annual unit shipments by 2028.This will represe

154、nt the fastest growth market,achieving a 55%CAGR between 2023 and 2028.Driven by the continued adoption of Bluetooth mesh,thanks to the arrival of the NLC standard,Bluetooth light switches and lighting fixtures will be the fastest growing areas,achieving a CAGR of over 100%during the next 5 years.Ra

155、pid growth of Bluetooth-enabled access control readers and a range of wireless sensor devices will propel the Bluetooth building automation market even further forward.The ESL market is on the verge of accelerated adoption across multiple regions.This will be driven by deeper penetration in existing

156、 regions and organic growth in areas such as Asia-Pacific,the United States,the United Kingdom,and other parts of Europe.Numerous compounding pressures on retailers are incentivizing smart retail transformation and building on the growing awareness of retail IoT technologies.By 2028,ABI Research for

157、ecasts that total Bluetooth ESL shipments will reach over 100 million annual unit shipments.This is due in large part to the arrival of PAwR and the Bluetooth ESL standard,which will help enable the next wave of adoption and deliver 01002003004005006007002022202320242025202620272028(Millions)RTLS Ta

158、gs,Anchor Points,and BeaconsCommercial Building AutomationElectronic Shelf LabelsWearable ScannersConnected ToolsCondition Based MonitoringCommercial and Industrial RoboticsConnected AgricultureHOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Other high-growth mar

159、kets include Bluetooth condition monitoring devices,including industrial sensor nodes.These will grow to 7 million annual unit shipments by 2028 as awareness and availability of these solutions grow.Similarly,connected tools will reach nearly 10 million annual unit shipments by 2028,consisting of a

160、mixture of embedded solutions and retrofit tags that can be attached to existing tools.Other emerging sectors discussed in this whitepaper may also reach significant volumes over the next 5 years,including solar microinverters,EV charging infrastructure,energy storage systems,supply chain monitoring

161、,and outdoor asset tracking.Furthermore,due to the flexibility of Bluetooth technology,new device categories that can help transform industrial operations are likely to continue to emerge over the next decade.KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL BLUETOOTHAs the previous section highlights,there is an eno

162、rmous range of opportunities for Bluetooth technology across the IIoT.This breadth of applications brings a diversity of requirements and priorities.Most applications will need to strike a balance between several metrics to maximize their flexibility and utility across several types of industrial en

163、vironments.When designing a Bluetooth solution for the industrial space,product designers should look toward portfolios that can address these requirements and offer flexible,tailored solutions that can maximize performance and battery life,ensure reliability,security,and interoperability,and be dep

164、loyed swiftly without compromise.Infineons portfolio of industrial Bluetooth solutions is capable of addressing all of the major industrial requirements,including the following:Ultra-Low Power Consumption:Some Bluetooth use cases will heavily prioritize ultra-low power consumption in order to be abl

165、e to support multi-year battery life.This will help reduce labor and maintenance costs,while enabling deployment in locations where wired connectivity is difficult or costly to deploy.Robust RF Performance:Other Bluetooth devices will be deployed in very harsh industrial environments with heavy pote

166、ntial for interference and obstacles.The priority will likely be high RF performance,optimizing the Signal-to-Noise Ratio(SNR)for increased robustness and reliability.This will include increased transmit power and receive sensitivity,as well as interference mitigation techniques in crowded,congested

167、 RF environments.Support for Higher Throughput:Some use cases will require support for higher 2 Mbps throughput modes in order to better support firmware updates or the transfer or higher resolution data.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT? Mesh or Br

168、oadcast Topologies:Large-scale deployments of sensors,tags,microinverters,and labels may require a combination of connectionless one-to-many PAwR topologies or Bluetooth mesh implementations depending on the specific deployment scenario.Extended Range Capabilities:Deployments in large campus environ

169、ments or outdoor settings may require long distances between gateways and end node devices to effectively monitor assets,livestock,and equipment.Bluetooth solutions that can provide ranges of 1km to 2 km will be essential for many of these deployments and entire facility monitoring.Multi-Protocol In

170、tegrated Circuits(ICs):Other solutions may require multiple technologies to achieve their goals.Combo ICs that integrate Bluetooth and other technologies such as Wi-Fi or 802.15.4 may be vital in certain use cases that require direct smartphone connectivity,or within IoT gateways where Wi-Fi is used

171、 to aggregate vast amounts of sensor data from multiple Bluetooth LE sensor nodes.High Security:Mission-critical and safety-related processes are being managed via wireless connectivity,making security another top priority when choosing what technology or solution to deploy within commercial and ind

172、ustrial environments.Solutions that can combine robust connectivity with hardware-based security features will be essential in addressing these use cases.Low Cost:For certain applications,keeping the cost down of the connectivity components will be vital in enabling enterprises to deploy their solut

173、ions at scale.For example,tracking thousands of assets within a hospital or warehouse or deploying tens of thousands of ESLs across a retailers portfolio will require low-cost implementations.Small Device Footprints:Highly integrated solutions with small footprints will be essential in enabling mini

174、aturized sensor devices across a number of applications.This is particularly vital within asset tracking,ESLs,connected tools,and a variety of machine sensors and monitors.Extended Temperature Ranges:Bluetooth end node devices will be deployed across a wide range of environments with varying tempera

175、tures.This could include lower temperatures within refrigeration units for cold chain monitoring or on moving machinery within high-temperature industrial environments.Support for extended temperature ranges will be vital to enabling reliable and robust performance across the widest range of enterpr

176、ise scenarios.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?HOW IS INFINEONS BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLING THE IIoT TO REACH ITS TRUE POTENTIAL?In order to address these diverse requirements effectively,product designers need to be able to leverage Bluetooth so

177、lutions that are more readily tailored to their specific application.While there are numerous Bluetooth vendors in the market today,a key decision when designing IIoT products is choosing solutions that are optimized for performance within those environments,as well as those that can be deployed int

178、o market in a timely and cost-effective manner.Infineon is a market leader in Bluetooth and other wireless IoT connectivity technologies,shipping hundreds of millions of Bluetooth solutions annually.Its AIROC Bluetooth portfolio consists of a number of Bluetooth PSoCs(programmable SoCs),combo and mu

179、lti-protocol SoCs,and connectivity modules,all of which are capable of addressing the varied IoT applications listed above,while streamlining the development and design processes.These solutions are also equipped with a mature software stack that is highly interoperable with deployed devices.Infineo

180、ns diverse AIROC Bluetooth portfolio can be segmented into five main areas:the Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE Dual-Mode SoC Family,the Bluetooth LE SoC Family,the Bluetooth LE&Multi-protocol SoC Family,its Wi-Fi&Bluetooth Combo solutions,and its module solutions.Within these product families come a vari

181、ed range of solutions with their own unique performance advantages.The most recently announced product in the portfolio is the AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE-connected Microcontroller Unit(MCU).This solution supports the Bluetooth 5.4 specification,including support for PAwR to enable emerging ESL and

182、other large-scale sensor network deployments.Thanks to its excellent link budget,the solution is capable of operating reliably in a wide range of commercial and industrial environments,while also supporting ranges of up to 2.3 km.This is the longest in the industry without the need for an external p

183、ower amplifier.In addition,secure boot,TRNG,eFuse for custom keys,and cryptography acceleration promise high security.Support for Bluetooth mesh,LE 2 Mbps,and Direction Finding make it an extremely versatile solution that can address a wide variety of some of the most stringent emerging enterprise a

184、pplications.Meanwhile,the connected MCU approach enables ultra-low power consumption and simplified integration into product designs.Alongside the newly launched CYW20829,Infineon has an extensive portfolio of Bluetooth LE-only and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.x solutions that can provide ultra-low power c

185、onsumption,strong RF performance,and extended range support.Notable examples include the AIROC CYW20819/CYW20820/CYW89820 Dual-mode Bluetooth SoCs,ideal for continuous monitoring and data transfer applications within healthcare,industrial,robotics,EV charger,and smart building settings.For additiona

186、l flexibility,Infineons AIROC CYW30739 Bluetooth LE module and 802.15.4 SoC can enable scalable use cases that combine the best of both technologies and provide wider system interoperability.This is particularly vital in smart building and NLC applications with large-scale mesh networks.Bluetooth ca

187、n also be used to provision devices or offer direct connectivity to mobile devices for control and configuration purposes,while taking advantage of 802.15.4 mesh solutions.Meanwhile,the CYW20835 Bluetooth LE SoC provides strong RF performance and an integrated power amplifier for reliable lighting,b

188、uilding automation,and industrial sensor nodes.Infineon is a market leader in Bluetooth and other wireless IoT connectivity technologies,shipping hundreds of millions of Bluetooth solutions annually.HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Additional conne

189、cted MCU solutions such as the PSoC 63 with AIROC Bluetooth LE provides high security and performance for use within access control,connected tools,smart energy,medical,and robotics applications,while the PSoC 4 with AIROC Bluetooth LE provides ultra-low power consumption,which is ideal for sensor n

190、odes.Lastly,for higher throughput,always-on,or lower latency applications,Infineons AIROC Wi-Fi&Bluetooth Combo solutions can enable additional applications within industrial settings such as scanning devices,POS terminals,wearable devices,smart displays,robotics,machine connectivity,high-performanc

191、e sensors,and video-related applications.Infineons Bluetooth portfolio also consists of a number of pre-certified System-in-Package(SiP)modules.As Figure 2 demonstrates,the design cycle of Bluetooth solutions,particularly in more stringent commercial and industrial environments,can be lengthy and co

192、mplex.This often requires multiple phases of tuning,testing,and reconfiguration,prior to any regulatory compliance testing.Figure 2:Reducing Design Complexity with Bluetooth Modules(Source:Infineon)At each stage in the design cycle,there is potential for failures that can cause further delays and co

193、mplications.The availability of pre-certified modules such as Infineons AIROC Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE portfolio can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the design cycle,speeding up the time to market,and providing guaranteed performance that is tailored to specific industrial and comm

194、ercial use cases.For example,Infineon offers modules that cater to small form factors,support external antennas,provide extended range Bluetooth connectivity,and provide extended operating temperature.Product designers can select the optimal solution for their application and take advantage of Infin

195、eons AIROC Bluetooth Software Development Kit(SDK)in ModusToolbox with code examples to further ease the development of IoT applications.The table following highlights IIot market verticals,use case requirements and specific module solutions from Infineons product portfolio.Infineon AIROC Bluetooth

196、Modules reduce the risk and minimize time-to-marketSimplified Bluetooth RF Design FlowBRINGUPDEBUG&RFTUNINGRF/SPEC/TESTINGPERFORMANCETESTINGPARAMETRICTESTINGWW REGULATORYTESTINGFAILFAILFAILFAILPASSPASSPASSPASSRequires resources not needed when using a moduleEach new radio design requires extensive t

197、uning of matching components to achieve optimal performanceRX sensitivity,TX Power,RX PER,RSSI,RX Gain Error,etc.extensivetest cases to meet Bluetooth test specification requirementsExtensive testing for Throughput and reliability in various use casesAll parameters must now be tested over voltage an

198、d temperatureTakes 8-16 weeks dependingon country listHOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Table 1:Infineons Portfolio of Products Can Address Evolving Requirements of the IIoT(Source:ABI Research)Market VerticalKey Device TypesUse Case RequirementsOpt

199、imized Infineon Solutions(MCU/SoC)Optimized Infineon Solutions(Modules)IndustrialIndustrial SensorsRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleUltra-low power consumptionPSoC63PSoC63 ModuleBroadcast/PaWR supportSupport for higher throughputExtended rangeHigh securityExtended temperature rangeIndustr

200、ialRoboticsRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleSupport for higher throughputPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleExtended rangePSoC63 ModuleHigh securityExtended temperature rangeIndustrialHuman-Machine Interfaces(HMIs)Robust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleSupport for higher throughputPSoC63 CYW20822

201、 ModuleHigh securityPSoC63 Module Extended temperature rangeIndustrialConnected ToolsRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleExtended rangePSoC63(CSP)CYW20822 ModuleSmall footprintPSoC63 ModuleExtended temperature rangeIndustrialIndustrial Computing Devices,Scanners,and WearablesRobust RF perfor

202、manceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleSupport for higher throughputPSoC63CYW20822 ModuleExtended rangeCYW20706 PSoC63 ModuleExtended temperature rangeCYW20706 ModuleIndustrialIoT GatewaysRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleUltra-low power consumptionPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleSupport for higher throughputP

203、SoC63 Module Mesh supportBroadcast/PaWR supportExtended rangeHigh securityExtended temperature rangeSmart BuildingWireless Sensor NetworksRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleUltra-low power consumptionPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleMesh supportPSoC63 Module Broadcast/PaWR supportExtended rangeHigh se

204、curitySmall footprint(Table continues on the following page)HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Market VerticalKey Device TypesUse Case RequirementsOptimized Infineon Solutions(MCU/SoC)Optimized Infineon Solutions(Modules)Smart BuildingSmart LightingR

205、obust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleMesh supportPSoC63(CSP)CYW20822 ModuleHigh securityPSoC63 Module Small footprintExtended temperature rangeSmart BuildingAccess ControlExtended rangeCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleHigh securityPSoC63(CSP)CYW20822 ModuleSmall footprintPSoC63 ModuleAsset Tracking,RTLS

206、s,and Supply Chain MonitoringAsset TagsRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleUltra-low power consumptionPSoC63CYW20822 ModuleBroadcast/PaWR supportCYW20706 PSoC63 ModuleExtended rangeCYW20706 Module Small footprintAsset Tracking,RTLSs,and Supply Chain MonitoringAnchor Points and GatewaysRobust

207、 RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleSupport for higher throughputPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleMesh supportPSoC63 Module Broadcast/PaWR supportExtended rangeHigh securityAsset Tracking,RTLSs,and Supply Chain MonitoringWorker SafetyRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleExtended rangePSoC63 CYW20822 M

208、oduleHigh securityPSoC63 Module Small footprintExtended temperature rangeAsset Tracking,RTLSs,and Supply Chain MonitoringSupply Chain MonitoringRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleUltra-low power consumptionPSoC63CYW20822 ModuleSmall footprintCYW20706 PSoC63 ModuleExtended temperature rangeC

209、YW20706 ModuleAsset Tracking,RTLSs,and Supply Chain MonitoringConnected Agriculture and Outdoor Asset TrackingRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleUltra-low power consumptionPSoC63CYW20822 ModuleMesh supportCYW20706 PSoC63 ModuleBroadcast/PaWR supportCYW20706 Module Extended rangeAsset Tracki

210、ng,RTLSs,and Supply Chain MonitoringProximity BeaconsUltra-low power consumptionCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleBroadcast/PaWR supportPSoC63CYW20822 ModuleSmall footprint CYW20706 CYW20706 ModulePSoC63 Module(Table continues on the following page)HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACR

211、OSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?Market VerticalKey Device TypesUse Case RequirementsOptimized Infineon Solutions(MCU/SoC)Optimized Infineon Solutions(Modules)Smart EnergySolar Photovoltaic SystemsRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleMesh supportPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleBroadcast/PaWR supportPSoC63 Module

212、 Extended rangeHigh securitySmall footprintExtended temperature rangeSmart EnergyEnergy Storage SystemsRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleMesh supportPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleBroadcast/PaWR supportPSoC63 Module Extended rangeHigh securitySmall footprintExtended temperature rangeSmart EnergyCon

213、nected EV Charging InfrastructureRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleSupport for higher throughputPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleExtended rangePSoC63 Module High securitySmart RetailElectronic Shelf LabelsRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleUltra-low power consumptionPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleBro

214、adcast/PaWR supportPSoC63 Module Extended rangeHigh securitySmall footprintExtended temperature rangeSmart RetailLoss PreventionRobust RF performanceCYW20829CYW20829 ModuleUltra-low power consumptionPSoC63 CYW20822 ModuleBroadcast/PaWR supportPSoC63 Module Extended rangeHigh securitySmall footprint

215、HOW CAN BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY ENABLE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRIAL IoT?KEY TAKEAWAYSThe IoT is increasingly at the forefront of digital transformation within commercial and industrial enterprises,as they look to face and combat myriad challenges today and over the next decade.Wireless

216、connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth are becoming increasingly vital in this process,enabling a whole host of benefits,including enhanced operational efficiencies,continuous process visibility,and safer and more automated working environments,among many others.As has been demonstrated,this co

217、nsists of a growing number of applications,each with its own specific requirements and priorities.As this diversity increases,it becomes clear that there is no one-size-fits-all connectivity solution.This is accelerating the need for specialist Bluetooth solutions that are not only tailored toward s

218、olving specific enterprise problems,but are also cost-effective and can be swiftly integrated into product designs.Thanks to Bluetooths continued innovation at the standards level,the technology is increasingly capable of solving more of the ever-changing enterprise demands.The wide availability of

219、Bluetooth chipsets and modules from companies like Infineon can maximize these new features,while providing unique application-specific benefits to maximize performance and ROI,which will be vital in opening up enormous new opportunities for IoT solution providers.These solutions will pave the way t

220、o fully realize the transformative benefits of the commercial and industrial IoT.ABOUT ABI RESEARCHABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm delivering actionable research and strategic guidance to technology leaders,innovators,and decision makers around the world.Our research focuses on

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