Best practices for selecting an MCU for a battery-powered IoT device
What are some guidelines we need to follow when selecting a microcontroller for an IoT device that runs on battery. What should be my consideration. Am currently starting a project on a battery powered device. Thanks.
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Pallav Aggarwal
10 Most Important Tips For Low Power Embedded System Design
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@Chimmuanya Okere at a minimum, select a device with various sleep and deep sleep options. Most modern low-power 32-bit Arm device portfolios from leading manufacturers will have SKUs with features to this effect.
I’d defer to @Aditya thakekar @Umesh Lokhande @pallavaggarwal @Petr Dvořák and others for additional guidance
ya, one thing am also considering is when i find one, I need it to be cost effective during large scaling
Lots of other considerations here that are application specific. Minimize the memory to reduce the per unit cost and you should be able to realize economies of scale regardless.
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Pallav Aggarwal
10 Most Important Tips For Low Power Embedded System Design
It is quite challenging to build a low power embedded system design, this articles explains some of the most practical examples embedded designers can use.
Also check and confirm the availability of the MCU to validate it's in stock and will be in production for a long period of time. This will help when the product it's about scaling up.
Deep sleep cycles and power management. Plus the application matters too...