The Internet of Things (IoT), or Internet of Everything (IoE), or Internet of Objects (IoO) is going to revolutionize the world and the ways things get done. While most people agree that the Internet was a revolutionary development that changed the world in ways that few could have imagined, the changes that will be brought about by the Internet of Things will make the changes brought about by the Internet seem almost trivial.

Within a few short years, almost 40 billion devices, from cars to airplanes, from toasters to refrigerators, from billions of sensors on such things as factory machines and throughout your home, will all be interconnected. This will give users unprecedented access to data that will help to save money by knowing when something really needs maintenance to saving lives by sensors reporting critical health information to patients and doctors to prevent catastrophic medical disasters.

We've all seen the first products that were released into this arena. Things like video cameras that monitor your home when you are not home and heart rate and blood pressure monitors that can monitor your vital signs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We've seen the smart phone apps that allow you to lock or unlock the doors on your home, set your home temperature, or start your car remotely when it is cold outside. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Soon, all of the sensors in your car that help it to run properly and safely will be able to upload their information to the Internet so that you can download it to applications that will help to warn you of upcoming maintenance problems before they result in a breakdown on the road. More and more, sensors are being tied to the Internet to monitor the power grid and keep track of complex operations in power grids, factories, refineries, and other such facilities.

As time goes on, it will be increasingly important to tie your products into the Internet of Things. In many cases such connectivity will be required by changing laws. In other cases, customers will demand access to the information that can be so useful to them.

While the Internet of Things will include billions of devices of various types, there is one common denominator in virtually all Internet of Things devices; they must be wireless! But, working with RF and microwave circuits and systems is anything but simple. Depending on the application, different frequencies and technologies will be required. And, often ignored but vitally important, proper antenna and packaging design is critical. You can have the best wireless Internet of Things design in the world, but if you put it in the wrong package configuration, or have a bad antenna, your design will not work correctly.

That is why you need my help. I have decades of experience in RF, microwave, wireless and antenna design and development. I also have the necessary software and test equipment to perform design and development, as well as to troubleshoot designs that are not working correctly. So, before you start out on your Internet of Things design, give me a call or send me an email. Or, if you are trying to get an RF, microwave, or wireless system to work better, give me a call. In a very short time and at a reasonable cost I can resolve your problems.