Semiconductor Solutions for IoT-Enabled Smart Buildings
Building automation and automated building control systems are nothing new – facility owners, operators and managers have long benefited from the operational and cost efficiencies of automating infrastructure such as security, lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and more. Smart buildings, which connect building operations through the Internet of Things (IoT), simplify tasks like controlling building temperature, security and maintenance through mobile devices and computers.
The types of IoT sensors used in facilities management, building automation and smart building applications are limited only by your imagination. Prevalent use cases include:
- Climate control, including temperature, humidity, vibration, etc.
- CO monitoring
- Electrical usage
- Fire detection
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
- Lighting control
- Occupancy
- Predictive maintenance
- Security and access control
- Structural health
- Water monitoring
Sensors are essential to making this possible, enabling collection and analysis of real-time data that can be used to:
- Improve building energy efficiency and sustainability
- Reduce maintenance costs with predictive maintenance
- Optimize space utilization
- Enhance tenant security, comfort and safety
The long range, low power ability for Semtech's LoRa® wireless radio frequency technology to penetrate dense building materials, and long battery life make it the preferred technology for IoT-connected smart buildings. Operating in the unlicensed spectrum, the LoRaWAN® protocol delivers efficient, flexible and cost-effective connectivity for indoor and outdoor IoT applications, operating seamlessly over public, private or hybrid networks. LoRaWAN is complementary to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Cellular.
Semtech’s portfolio also includes electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection solutions, touchscreen controllers and isolated power systems to automate lighting, heating, ventilation and more in connected smart buildings.
Discover our semiconductor solutions for your building automation and control system designs.
Getting Started: IoT-Enabled Smart Building Sensors
Companies worldwide recognize the value and efficiencies gained through building automation and control systems leveraging LoRa.
Use our semiconductors to design highly efficient and flexible building control systems such as:
- Automatic door controls
- Intrusion alarm sensors
- Fire safety
- Sprinkler control
- Power load/rail switching
- Input supply multiplexing
To get started, visit our Build vs. Buy: What’s Your Hardware Approach? to see what makes the most sense for your needs.
Use the simplified block diagram below as a springboard for planning your own smart building sensors. You can explore available LoRa and circuit protection options through product links below.
Other Resources
Not prepared to design your own smart building sensor? Jump start your IoT efforts with LoRa development boards and commercially available module and sensor options through our ecosystem:
Smart Buildings Recommended Solutions
Videos
