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Get optimized with Microchip resource monitoring solutions

Energy Management24 Oct 2023
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Gone are the days of manually controlling the myriad devices in our homes. Smart monitoring technology makes it easy to optimize the performance of things like electric/gas/water meters, motion sensors and more. In this article, learn about resource monitoring solutions from Microchip.

Resource monitoring and optimization

Close-up of a digital electricity meter showing a clear kWh reading of '000027'

Microchip solutions that relate to resource monitoring and optimization use include:

  • Smart Electric/Water/Gas Meters
  • Energy Usage Displays and Awareness
  • Motion Sensors
  • Leak Detection
  • Building Management (Light, Energy Use)

Smart meters

A close-up view of a digital electric meter showcasing various labeled components such as Metering AFE, MPU/MCU, and Board Power (LDOs)

Ideal Microchip solutions:

  • Metering AFE
  • Board Power (LDOs)
  • Serial EE
  • Security
  • Display, User Interface
  • MPU/MCU

Energy usage awareness and optimization

System-Level Communication and Intelligence

A detailed diagram illustrating a Home Area Network (HAN) setup with interconnected nodes

Smart meters are more sustainable by providing real-time data on energy consumption, via wireless or powerline communication networks, allowing users to manage their consumption habits, and helping grid operators integrate renewable energy sources.

Energy usage

A Mars rover equipped with advanced technology is shown in a rocky, extraterrestrial landscape

Ideal Microchip solutions:

  • Power conversion
  • Battery management
  • Motor control
  • FPGAs for embedded Vision / AI
  • Sensing (signal chain)
  • FPGA (smart motion control)
  • Communication

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