Wireless LAN Research Articles

Slots and stubs incorporated annular ring-shaped compact microstrip antenna with circular polarization characteristics for wireless UWB communication systems

A circularly polarized (CP) antenna with ultra-wideband resonance and a broad axial ratio bandwidth is designed for UWB communication systems. The prescribed design comprises of a modified annular ring-shaped radiator and a modified step-graded slots loaded partial ground plane. The projected antenna is prototyped on FR4 substrate of 35 × 30 × 1.6 mm3. To achieve wide axial ratio bandwidth, a rectangular vertical slot is inserted into the radiating patch and two stubs are embedded into the monopole ground plane, which is configured with step graded rectangular slots. The simulation results are verified by testing the fabricated protype. The proposed design operates at UWB spectrum with an ultra-wide impedance bandwidth (IBW) of 134.57%, centered at 10.7 GHz, covering 3.5 GHz to 17.9 GHz frequency spectrum. Furthermore, it demonstrates circular polarization characteristics with a broad axial ratio bandwidth (ARBW) of 96.29% expanding from 3.5–10 GHz (6500 MHz). Its peak gain reaches to 8.7 dBi and a maximum radiation efficiency of 95% is achieved within the operating band. The results (measured and simulated) obtained in terms of S11, axial ratio, gain and efficiency and radiation patterns exhibit high agreement. The presented antenna could be a suitable choice for 5.5 GHz Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wi-Max), 5.2/5.8 GHz Wireless local area network (WLAN), X-band satellite communication (downlink: 7.25–7.745 GHz, uplink: 7.9–8.4 GHz), UWB communication systems, and other applications in microwave C, X, Ku bands due to its superior characteristics.

Channel Bonding Effects of the IEEE802.11n Standard on the WLANs Performance

The evolution of wireless communication technologies has led to the widespread adoption of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). IEEE 802.11n provides many enhancements in physical and MAC layers such as (channel bonding(CB), Multiple Input/Output (MIMO), frame aggregation and block acknowledgment) to achieve higher throughput and improved reliability. As a result, CB is a key technique for enhancing the performance of wireless network. It is frequently used in various fields, such as workplace networks and live streaming. This research paper focuses on analyzing the effect of channel bonding on the performance of the IEEE802.11n WLANs, especially in two terms (throughput and delay). By using the OPNET (Riverbed) Modular version 17.5, five various number of nodes (5, 10, 15, 18 and 30 nodes) uniform topologies are modeled and simulated to investigate the WLANs performance for various MIMO up to 4 SS. Simulation outcomes indicated that applying of CB enhanced both delay and velocity performance. Specifically, in the scenarios (30 nodes), for MIMO (4×4) spatial streams, the average throughput value for channel bonding is (157.28 Mbps) compared to (87.41 Mbps) for no-channel bonding, and the average delay value for channel bonding is (0.0476 Sec) compared to (0.06762 Sec) for no-channel bonding. The enhancement values in the performance of WLANs are 42% and 79.9% for latency and throughput (velocity), respectively.

Microstrip Planar Antennas for C-Band Wireless Applications

In recent years, wireless communications have evolved significantly, and many mobile devices have reduced in size. The antennas used in mobile terminals must be lowered in size to fulfil the downsizing standards. Planar antennas, like microstrip and printed antennas, have a low profile, compact size, and conformability to mounting hosts, making them particularly desirable candidates for achieving these needs. Additionally, planar antennas are also being used in communication devices for 2.4 GHz (2400 – 2484 MHz) and 5.2 GHz wireless local area network (WLAN) systems (5150). In wireless applications, an antenna is a crucial component. At the transmitter, it transforms electrical signals into RF signals, and at the receiver, it converts RF signals to electrical signals. The patch inside the antenna is made of a conducting material such as Cu (Copper) or Au (Gold), and it can be rectangular, round, triangular, or elliptical. Two unique designs of microstrip planar antennas with an operating frequency of 5.2 GHz having S11 parameters as -16.0 dB and -15.7 dB have been offered and their performance has been studied in this research article.

Implementasi Authentication Captive Portal Pada Wireless Local Area Network di PT. St. Morita Industries

PT. St. Morita Industries has a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) which is used as a medium for exchanging data and information by utilizing wireless transmission media, WLAN currently uses WPA2-PSK as a security system to authenticate users to access the internet. However, the use of WPA2-PSK as WLAN security still has a weakness due to the use of the same 1 password for many users in order to connect to the WLAN hotspot will be an opportunity for cyber crime. This happens because it will be very easy for irresponsible users to enter the WLAN. Therefore, in this study, captive portal authentication will be applied as an effort to increase WLAN security replaces WPA2-PSK. This research process uses the Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC) method. All the configurations needed to build the captive portal authentication take advantage of the Winbox program. This research has resulted in a special user authentication limitation for users who have registered on the WLAN is permitted to access this company's internet. In addition, the Winbox program can also be used for monitoring all users connected to the WLAN, both active and inactive users. By setting up captive portal authentication on a WLAN network using a proxy routerboard device which comprises an IP address, DHCP server, hostpot setup, NAT firewall, and DNS server one can create a WPA2-PSK security system. This configuration is completed with the aid of the Winbox v3.37 software.

Enhancing MIMO Antenna Isolation with Novel Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) Structure and Genetic Algorithm Optimization

ABSTRACT A novel Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure is proposed to minimize common connector between closely spaced rectangular patch antennas. The 2D EBG architecture is placed on the horizontal plane of a 1/2 rectangle patch antenna array, reducing mutual coupling by over 20 dB without compromising far-field performance, gain, or bandwidth. By optimizing the EBG structure using a genetic algorithm, noise is reduced by −60 dB compared to −25 dB without it, improving the isolation of the antenna array. Inserting 3 EBG modules between the two patches decreases the 2.45 GHz mutual coupling to −60 dB, showcasing the significant enhancement in isolation. This MIMO antenna design with an EBG structure is suitable for wireless LAN communication systems, offering improved signal separation and performance. The proposed method integrates square patch antennas operating at 24 GHz with a metamaterial EBG structure on a Rogers R04350B substrate, using a genetic algorithm for optimization. Experimental results demonstrate over 22 dB improvement in isolation between antenna elements, maintaining consistent radiation patterns across frequencies.

Изучение необязательной энергопередачи в сетях WLAN: проблемы и последние достижения

Recently, the issue of unnecessary handoff in WLAN networks has been the subject of recent research efforts. WLANs are designed to provide high-speed connectivity in a limited area, similar to their wired counterparts. The IEEE 802.11 Standard has become widely adopted for wireless LANs. The handoff algorithm allows mobile nodes to switch between access points (APs) as they move between areas serviced by different APs. However, determining when to initiate a handoff poses challenges, particularly concerning unnecessary handoffs. Many researchers have investigated this issue and have proposed mechanisms to address it. Thus, this study focuses on reviewing the related works about handoff and discusses the challenges and recent advances.

A compact circularly polarized dual port MIMO antenna with DGS and parasitic patch for modern wireless communication and IOT applications

Abstract The article proposes a broadband dual-port planar multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antenna for the lower sub-6 GHz band (1.67 GHz to 3.15 GHz) applications. The simple structure of the MIMO antenna system consists of a semi-annular ring-shaped patch with a covering cap-like structure connected with two symmetrical L-shaped structures. A partial ground with a rectangular mesh-like structure at the center is designed and the same rectangular mesh has been added as the parasitic element with the driven patch to attain circular polarization and enhanced isolation. The miniaturized dimensions of the two-port MIMO antenna system are 0.28 λ 0 × 0.54 λ 0. The suggested two-port MIMO antenna offers a wider impedance bandwidth (IBW) of 61.41% around the versatile resonant frequency of 2.4 GHz. The proposed MIMO also depicts a minimum isolation of 26 dB with an edge-to-edge spacing of 0.19 λ 0. An axial ratio bandwidth of 280 MHz is attained between 2.36 GHz and 2.64 GHz. The proposed antenna shows good IBW with excellent isolation, along with good radiation and MIMO diversity characteristics to operate at 2.4 GHz with circular polarization. The designed MIMO antenna can be utilized for IoT and modern mobile wireless applications as the broad bandwidth covers various IoT communication protocol frequencies such as 1.8 GHz (NB-IoT) and 2.4 GHz (Wireless LAN).

A compact UWB MIMO antenna augmented with isolation improvement structures in situ with ground stubs and slots

Abstract An orthogonally oriented microstrip-fed bi-element ultra-wideband (UWB) diversity antenna possessing a super-wide bandwidth, high isolation, and band rejection attributes is proposed. The intended diversity antenna uses a 2nd-order Cayley fractal tree-shaped neutralization line among a pair of radiating square monopoles along with additional components like extended ground stubs, hybrid Koch fractal parasitic elements, and an L-shaped defected ground structure to attain high isolation of <−20 dB over 3.1–18 GHz. To nullify the intervention from the existent wireless local area network band, a hybrid Koch–Minkowski slot is carved out from the radiators. A minimal inter-element spacing of 8 mm is attained with the suggested layout measuring 28 mm (L) × 42 mm (W) in extent. The numerical as well as experimental investigations of vital diversity attributes like the envelope correlation coefficient, mean effective gain, total active reflection coefficient, and multiplexing efficiency depict high diversity actualization. The consistency amidst the simulation as well as the empirical results recommends the worthiness of the intended antenna for handy UWB and UWB multiple-input multiple-output systems.

Combined Shark-Fin Rooftop Antenna for LTE, WLAN and BeiDou Applications

This paper presents rooftop automobile antennas designed for Long-Term Evolution (LTE), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and navigation system applications. The proposed antennas are housed within a shark-fin structure on the car’s roof, and comprise a main antenna and a diversity antenna. The main antenna and diversity antenna combine for spatial diversity, receiving and processing the same signal to optimize signal quality. To accommodate the limited space within the shark-fin housing, various miniaturization and multiband techniques are utilized. The hexagonal substrate is more closely fitted to the shape of the shark fin, thus making full use of the space of the shark-fin shell. The main antenna and the diversity antenna are perpendicular to each other, which saves the space of the overall antenna and improves the utilization rate of the overall antenna space. The proposed main antenna, compactly sized at 50 mm × 20 mm × 1.59 mm, maintains a VSWR value below 2 across the frequency range of 1.19–2.8 GHz, enabling support for LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 34, 39, 40, and 41, as well as WLAN 2400 bands. The diversity antenna maintains a VSWR value below 2 across the frequency range of 1.5–2.6 GHz, which can cover BeiDou B1-1, LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 34, 39, and 40, and WLAN 2400 bands. The main antenna and the diversity antenna both demonstrate favorable radiation patterns on the azimuth plane. Simulation and measurement results exhibit a high level of agreement.

For wireless LAN application, microstrip patch antenna design in S-band

This article presents a 3.5 GHz rectangular microstrip patch antenna (RMPA) designed, studied, and analyzed for wireless LAN applications. Using Fr-4 as substrate material, whose dielectric permittivity is 4.3, patch thickness is 1.65 mm, and loss tangent is 0.025. A feeding line with an impedance of 50 Ω is utilized to supply the antenna with power. Computer simulation technology (CST) software has been used to design the antenna and origin pro software has been used to display the resulting figures from the simulation. The antenna simulation showed that the return loss is -56.82 dB; the directivity gain is 6.02 dBi, the bandwidth is 0.148 GHz, and the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) is 1.0028. The paper aims to increase the return loss, develop a standard VSWR, increase the directivity gain of the antenna, and improve the antenna bandwidth. The results of the proposed antenna were much better than previously published papers, which were suitable for wireless applications. This proposed antenna can be used for future wireless LAN applications.

An Application of Throughput Request Satisfaction Method for Maximizing Concurrent Throughput in WLAN for IoT Application System.

With the wide applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart home systems, IEEE 802.11n Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) have become a frequently chosen communication technology due to their adaptability and affordability. In a high-density network of devices such as the smart home scenerio, a host often meets interferences from other devices and unequal Received Signal Strength (RSS) from Access Points (APs). This results in throughput unfairness/insufficiency problems between hosts communicating concurrently in WLAN. Previously, we have studied the throughput request satisfaction method to address this problem. It calculates the target throughput from measured single and concurrent throughputs of hosts and controls the actual throughput at this target one by applying traffic shaping at the AP. However, the insufficiency problem of maximizing the throughput is not solved due to interferences from other hosts. In this paper, we present an extension of the throughput request satisfaction method to maximize the throughput of a high-priority host under concurrent communications. It recalculates the target throughput to increase the actual throughput as much as possible while the other hosts satisfy the least throughput. For evaluations, we conduct experiments using the test-bed system with Raspberry Pi as the AP devices in several topologies in indoor environments. The results confirm the effectiveness of our proposal.

Wi‐Fi 6‐based home area network for demand response in smart grid

SummaryThe past decade has brought prolific developments to power systems that range from large‐scale renewable integration to digital twins. Modern power systems consist of highly variable generation clusters. Hence, monitoring and prediction of power generation has become a vital part of today's power systems. On the other hand, detailed real‐time information of power usage is also a key parameter for the control algorithms used for the demand side management. With this information flow, power systems become smart grids which offer improved service and enable many advanced operations. In this regard, the home area network (HAN), which collects the power consumption/generation of household devices, plays a key role. So far, a number of technologies such as ZigBee, Z‐Wave, and Power Line Communication (PLC) have been considered for the HAN. Yet, widely used wireless local area network (WLAN) technology, Wi‐Fi, was not identified as a prominent candidate due to the limitations in its latency and reliability. However, with the introduction of the IEEE 802.11ax standard, Wi‐Fi 6 was developed, and it demonstrates guaranteed latency and reliability for its users. Thus, with its widespread deployment in households, Wi‐Fi is becoming a natural candidate for HAN. In this article, we present a comprehensive HAN protocol based on Wi‐Fi 6 which can achieve guaranteed latency and reliability for HAN users. The results show that when an efficient resource allocation mechanism is in place, using Wi‐Fi for HAN does not adversely affect the other Wi‐Fi users in the normal WLAN.

WIRELESS LAN DESIGN AND FUTURE INTERNET ARCHITECTURE

In this research thesis, an advance work is being done on the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) design and future internet architecture for intrusion detection. There has been a large shift worldwide in using technology in almost every aspect of our lives. This trend has been termed in many industries as the "Internet of Things" (IoT), where the Internet and cloud- based activities are seeing more and more use for control, monitoring and data storage applications. As stated earlier, these assumptions were made because of the extreme difficulty in obtaining any related telemetry from an actual WLAN system or business-critical network. To improve the validity of the simulation, it would be beneficial to obtain even sanitized telemetry from an actual system. Then, the simulation could be refined to better reflect the dynamics of the signals in a real system. If actual WLAN system data is unobtainable, then the test by itself can be modified to reflect more processes seen in these systems. First, a small flow loop with sensing and control elements could be constructed and driven by the servers of the test bed. The primary server in the test bed that acts as the WLAN server could then be programmed to poll the sensors, issue commands and collect data. Time synchronous averaging techniques are used to resample telemetry sources that have different sampling rates. The research provides several case studies to prove the efficacy of the newly developed variable grouping technique for WLAN. Recall that variable grouping methods are needed to extract sets or subsets of variables that give the lowest model prediction errors. The research also presents AAKR and AAMSET model results for several successfully detected intrusion activities from two different data sets. The models utilized four different clusters of telemetry taken from the Linux kernel to determine which class of telemetry was more effective for intrusion detection. The knowledge-based system is certainly the most numerous and widely used type that uses signatures or features of known wireless network attacks for detection purposes. While this type is easy to implement and has a low rate of false/missed alarms, it will always miss the so-called zero-day wireless network attacks. Recall that a zero-day wireless network attack is a new, unknown intrusion. Because the knowledge-based system has never seen a zero-day intrusion event, it will classify this new behavior as normal. In contrast, the behavior-based system can detect known and zero-day wireless network attacks with an accuracy of 97.86% correctly. This type uses data-driven modeling techniques to learn normal system behavior. Once trained, any future monitored telemetry that deviates from this learned behavior will be labeled as an intrusion event.

A recognition algorithm for NLOS-anchors in wireless location applications

In recent years, China's technological level has undergone rapid development, and technologies such as wireless local area networks and wireless sensor networks have also undergone rapid development in this situation. Under the influence of developed networks, many high-tech items are applied in our daily lives, such as intelligent transportation, remote control and monitoring, intelligent household appliances, and so on. In this environment, internet technology is rapidly developing and widely applied in various fields, making huge contributions to positioning technology and monitoring technology. The demand for high-precision, low-cost, strong applicability, and simple operation scientific technology in various industries is constantly increasing. Ultra wideband technology has played a significant role in the field of indoor positioning due to its unique advantages. However, in complex environments, the propagation of broadband signals is easily affected by obstacles, which weakens the signal received and seriously affects indoor positioning accuracy. As people gradually move into cities, the increase in population has caused increasingly serious traffic congestion. In order to solve the positioning problem of urban people, positioning industries that serve people have gradually emerged in the public's career, which has led to an increasing demand for accurate positioning. The complex environment of cities and the complex environment where people live can have a serious impact on positioning technology, leading to continuous deterioration of positioning accuracy. Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) is an important factor affecting positioning accuracy. So, this article conducts a thorough study on wireless local area networks and wireless sensor networks, fully improving the development of wireless positioning, and conducting a thorough study on the algorithm of NLOS- anchor.

Enhanced backoff mechanism for uplink OFDMA in Wireless Local Area Network

Uplink Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) Random Access (UORA) is a prominent feature within the IEEE 802.11ax protocol, widely employed in Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). UORA’s operation centers on two critical elements: OFDMA Backoff (OBO) and OFDMA Contention Windows (OCW). OBO involves the random selection of a positive integer and the decision to access available Resource Units (RUs) hinges entirely on this OBO value. In contrast, OCW represents a range spanning from a minimum to a maximum value, dictating the selection of the OBO counter value. The calculation of OCW is the responsibility of the Access Point (AP), which subsequently shares this value with all user stations in the network. Precisely determining the OCW value is pivotal, particularly in densely populated networks. Addressing this concern has prompted various experiments, often involving the introduction of additional overhead, signaling mechanisms or complex calculation methods. However, augmenting the UORA network with these elements can potentially compromise its performance, especially in highly populated environments. To mitigate these issues, a straightforward solution known as M-OBO has been proposed. The scheme arises when user required re-transmission of data due to collision or non-receipt of acknowledgment of already transmitted data. This re-transmission is subject to the calculation of the OCW value and a random selection of the OBO counter value. The calculated OCW value is correlate with its maximum (i.e. M-OBO = (OCWInc, OCWMax)) and randomly select M-OBO counter value as opposed to the standard approach, which uses the range (0, OCWInc) (i.e. OBO = (0, OCWInc)). The proposed scheme is based on the selection criteria of OBO counter value without demanding complex mathematical calculation or additional signaling overhead. The implementation of suggested scheme is align with standard IEEE 802.11ax UORA structure. This selected OBO counter value further reduced according to the standard UORA process and access RU. Simulation results provide validation for the proposed M-OBO scheme. The proposed M-OBO scheme enhanced 6 to 8 % channel efficiency in static network when compared with Efficient Backoff Scheme (E-OBO).

Performance analysis of the dual-band trapezoidal antenna array for ultra-wideband application

Designing a wireless transmission system with high data rates, high fidelity, and small size is a tough undertaking that has become more popular in the digital age. One of the most important components of wireless communication systems, such as wireless LANs, mobile WIMAX, and Bluetooth devices, is the design of an efficient antenna system. The new circular slot Trapezoidal patch antenna array, which operates in the ultra wide band frequency range of 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz, is introduced in this study. The FR4 substrate on which the antenna system is built has a dielectric constant of 4.4. The CST microwave studio suite is used to develop and analyze the performance of the compact structure patch antenna array. Antenna performance is examined in the frequency range of 2 GHz to 5 GHz. Antenna array resonance frequency is 3.1 GHz. By inserting a quarter wave line between the SMA connection and the micro stripline, 50 ohm impedance matching may be achieved. In comparison to previous studies, the intended antenna array has a minimum VSWR of 1.18, a maximum radiation efficiency of ?4.842 dB, and a directivity of 8.645 dBi. Using network analyzer, the test and simulation data were analyzed. The intended use of the antenna array system is for biomedical imaging and body area networks. Abbreviations: UWB: ultra wideband; EMI: electromagnetic interference; MIMO: multiple input multiple output; WLAN: wireless local area network; VSWR: voltage standing wave ratio; AVA: antipodal vivaldi antenna; DGS: defected ground structure; RF: radio frequency.

On optimization of resource allocation for LTE aided by WLAN networks with unlicensed frequency bands in internet of vehicles

AbstractDue to the explosive growth of communication devices and vehicles, the ever‐increasing communication data traffic is a challenge for mobile communication in the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). A practical solution is to offload the traffic from cellular networks to Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), that is, WiFi, where the spectrum is license‐free. However, the coordination of unlicensed spectrum severely reduces the utilization rate on the spectrum. In this case, unlicensed networks assisted access is proposed to facilitate long‐term evolution technology in unlicensed spectrum (LTE‐U). To improve the data rate for LTE‐U and WLAN users, an allocation optimization scheme for the resources of the licensed and unlicensed spectrum is proposed. Accordingly, the data rate of LTE‐U users and WLAN users can be maximized by adjusting the transmit power and the frequency occupancy time ratio of the unlicensed spectrum for the small cell and WLAN users. Numerical results show that the proposed hybrid LTE networks with WLAN can improve the communication efficiency for the served users.

A Novel Adaptive Indoor Positioning Using Mobile Devices with Wireless Local Area Networks

In this paper, mobile devices were used to estimate the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of wireless channels with three wireless access points (APs). Using the RSSI, the path loss exponent (PLE) was adapted to calculate the estimated distance among the test points (TPs) and the APs, through the root mean square error (RMSE). Moreover, in this paper, the proposed adaptive PLE (APLE) of the TPs was obtained by minimizing the positioning errors of the PLEs. The training samples of RSSI were measured by TPs for 6 days, and different surge processing methods were used to obtain APLE and to improve the positioning accuracy. The surge signals of RSSI were reduced by the cumulated distribution function (CDF), hybrid Kalman filter (KF), and threshold filtering methods, integrating training samples and APLE. The experimental results show that with the proposed APLE, the position accuracy can be improved by 50% compared to the free space model for six TPs. Finally, dynamic real-time indoor positioning was performed and measured for the performance evaluation of the proposed APLE models. The experimental results show that, the minimum dynamic real-time positioning error can be improved to 0.88 m in a straight-line case with the hybrid method. Moreover, the average positioning error of dynamic real-time indoor positioning can be reduced to 1.15 m using the four methods with the proposed APLE.

Achieving the Rewards of Smart Agriculture

From connected sensors in soils, on animals or crops, and on drones, to various software and services that are available, “smart” technologies are changing the way farming is carried out. These technologies allow producers to look beyond what the eye can see by collecting non-traditional data and then using analytics tools to improve both food sustainability and profitability. “Smart Agriculture/farming” (SA) or “Digital Agriculture” (DA), often used interchangeably, refer to precision agriculture that is thus connected in a network of sensing and acting. It is a concept that employs modern information technologies, precision climate information, and crop/livestock developmental information to connect production variables to increase the quantity and quality of agricultural and food products. This is achieved by measuring and analyzing variables accurately, feeding the information into the cloud from edge devices, extracting trends from the various data, and subsequently providing information back to the producer in a timely manner. Smart agriculture covers many disciplines, including biology, mechanical engineering, automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and information technology-digital platforms. Minimum standards have been proposed for stakeholders with the aim to move toward this highly anticipated and ever-changing revolution. These foundational standards encompass the following general categories, including precise articulation of objectives, and baseline standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), including network infrastructure (e.g., stable 4G or 5G networks or a wireless local area network (WLAN) are available to end users). To sum up, SA aims to improve production efficiency, enhance the quality and quantity of agricultural products, reduce costs, and improve the environmental footprint of the industry. SA’s ecosystem should be industry self-governed and collaboratively financed. SA stakeholders and end-users’ facilities should meet standard equipment requirements, such as sensor accuracy, end data collectors, relevant industry compliant software, and trusted data analytics. The SA user is willing to be part of the SA ecosystem. This short perspective aims to summarize digital/smart agriculture concept in plain language.

Comparative study of 2FSK and GFSK modulation and demodulation techniques

In the digital communication era, efficient data transmission is paramount, spanning applications from mobile communication to satellite systems. Digital modulation, the process of converting digital data into a suitable format for transmission, plays a pivotal role in ensuring reliability and efficiency. This paper delves into the world of digital modulation, specifically focusing on Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) techniques. FSK encodes digital information using different carrier frequencies, making it adaptable and robust, particularly in noisy channels. This paper explores two variants: 2-level Frequency Shift Keying (2FSK) and Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying (GFSK). 2FSKs simplicity and noise tolerance make it ideal for applications like wireless LANs and radio broadcasting. However, it may not be the best choice for high-data-rate applications due to limited bandwidth efficiency. GFSK employs Gaussian filtering to reduce spectral width, enhancing bandwidth efficiency and reducing inter-symbol interference. It finds extensive use in applications like Bluetooth. This paper explores the modulation and demodulation processes for both techniques, emphasizing GFSKs spectral efficiency. Future trends encompass emerging technologies like signal processing and machine learning, reshaping telecommunications and IoT. In conclusion, understanding 2FSK and GFSK modulations nuances aids engineers and researchers. Future endeavors should focus on optimizing GFSKs bandwidth efficiency and bolstering demodulation techniques.