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An Introduction to the LoRaWAN Academy

Posted by Katy Koenen on Dec 18, 2019 9:15:28 AM

This week we are taking a look at the contents of each module within the LoRaWAN Academy™ curriculum, and what you can expect to learn in each.

 

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Tags: LoRa, LoRa Developers, LoRaWAN Academy

The Internet of Things and the Free LoRaWAN Academy™

Posted by Katy Koenen on Sep 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM

It is no secret that there are a great many ways that businesses can benefit from connecting to the Internet of Things (IoT). Already, there are a number of solutions deployed in the real world that are making a difference in such diverse fields as smart agriculture, smart cities, smart buildings, and the tracking of both domestic and wild animals.

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Tags: LoRa, LoRa Developers, Internet of Things, LoRaWAN Academy, LPWAN

Understanding the LoRaWAN® Architecture

Posted by Katy Koenen on Sep 9, 2019 2:28:26 AM

 

LoRaWAN® networks primarily use the Aloha method for communication between end devices and their associated network servers. Using the Aloha method, end devices send data through a gateway to the network server only when one or more of their sensors notice a particular change in their environment or when some other event is triggered, such as a timer expiring. After the end device sends the uplink, it “listens” for a message from the network one and two seconds after the uplink before going back to sleep.
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Tags: LoRa Developers, LoRaWAN Academy, LoRaWAN, Gateway, LoRaWAN Architecture, LoRaWAN Network

Welcome to the Semtech LoRa® Developer Portal!

Posted by Steven Hegenderfer on Mar 28, 2019 10:15:15 AM

 

In today’s electronic economy, developers are seen as the grease which allows the wheel of innovation to keep turning. Because of this, any platform that is based on technology adoption requires a strong developer community to support it. I’m happy to announce that Semtech is doing our part to help foster the LPWAN and IoT developer communities…welcome to Semtech’s LoRa Developer Portal!

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Tags: LoRaWAN Academy