www.newelectronics.co.uk, Apr. 09, 2021 –
Socionext, a provider of SoC-based solutions, has partnered with ZiFiSense and Techsor to develop a next-generation ZETA communication standard that incorporates the "Advanced M-FSK modulation" method.
ZiFiSense is the founder of the LPWA standard ZETA, and Techsor is the representative company of the ZETA Alliance in Japan. The three companies have finalised specifications of the new standard and are planning to conduct demonstration tests aiming for practical uses and its commercialisation.
Socionext said that it plans to prototype a communication SoC that is compatible with the new standard by March 2022 with mass production scheduled to begin by the end of 2022.
LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) is a wireless communication technology standard suitable for IoT applications. ZETA features bi-directional communication and communication hopping through relays, providing a distinct advantage over other LPWA standards for use in buildings, as well as agricultural and fishing areas where radio waves are difficult to reach.