Why the IoT depends on analog technology

By Kady Harper, Seek Visibility, Jul. 12, 2016 – 

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Take a walk through any home improvement store and you will see the Internet of Things (IoT) on full display. From refrigerators that can show you their contents on your smartphone to home heating and cooling systems that can adjust according to the weather report, it seems that every aspect of our lives is connected to the Internet in some way. And it's not just in our homes, either: Chances are, you're wearing a connected device on your wrist, your car offers GPS and other connected services, and even your kids' toys offer some type of connected function.

The IoT has become a vital part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. While much of the conversation about IoT has been centered on the "cool" factor and security (will our refrigerators be hacked?) there's also been a great deal of discussion about how the technology actually works. As it turns out, many of our most advanced devices actually rely on old technology. Without an analog interface and analog to digital converters (ADCs), it's likely that the IoT would be little more than a science fiction fantasy.

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