Comparison of Performance and Power Consumption in Sigfox, NB-IoT, and LTE-M
摘要
This study provides an in-depth analysis of the power consumption characteristics of Sigfox, Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT), and Long-Term Evolution for Machines (LTE-M) technologies. The aim is to identify limitations and opportunities for improving energy efficiency across these Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies by keeping maximal ranges of operation. The experimental setup involves testing the transceiver modules for each of the three technologies in a controlled environment. Parameters such as transmission power, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), received signal strength indicator (RSSI), round-trip time (RTT), uplink, delay, downlink, and sleep periods have been evaluated. Various network configurations and scenarios have been examined to assess their impact on transceiver module performance. Special emphasis was placed on the power consumption of each transceiver module, with attention to how different transmission powers, message sizes, bit rates, and modulation schemes affect the energy consumption. The study also explores strategies for optimizing device energy consumption and extending battery life across the tested technologies.