Debug and analysis considerations for optimizing power in your internet of things design
Chris Armstrong · 2017
It is argued that when working in the fast changing atmosphere of IoT design and development, reliable test methodologies become increasingly important. As engineers integrate the newest sensors and platforms on the fly to reach highly competitive markets as fast as possible, understanding core customer requirements and tradeoffs and how those can be evaluated and compared throughout the development is an important step toward improving the strategic design process. Whether the challenges of an application are more form or function, issues related to battery life and power usage are fundamental elements of design in the IoT ecosystem that play a significant role in market success. Ultimately, reliable power improves signal integrity throughout the device and enables more precise function and reliability. Establishing these principles early in the process and testing them iteratively is one of the best ways to limit budget and schedule risks in the latter stages of the design. Modern, easy to use test equipment that is more affordable than ever can be utilized to develop the limits and baselines that will guide an engineering team through a successful product development. 19