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
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
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
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
Ideal Microchip Solutions:
- Power conversion
- Battery management
- Motor control
- FPGAs for embedded Vision / AI
- Sensing (signal chain)
- FPGA (smart motion control)
- Communication