- What are the drawbacks to using Wi-Fi connectivity?
Wi-Fi can be difficult for end user setup. It's also not available everywhere.
- What are the drawbacks to using Ethernet connectivity?
Many devices aren't used in areas where wiring has been run.
- What are the drawbacks to using cellular connectivity?
Cellular connectivity is expensive. It can also have increased latency and larger power requirements when compared to other methods.
- What are some advantages to using a single-board computer with embedded Linux? What are the drawbacks?
Having access to a full operating system, such as Linux, can simplify software development. However, Single-Board Computers (SBCs) are relatively expensive and offer few board-level connectivity options and peripherals when compared to microcontrollers. They also require lots of power, relatively speaking.
- What are some advantages to using a microcontroller in your IoT device?
Many IoT devices will need to use a microcontroller to provide their basic functionality anyway. Microcontrollers are cheap, offer a wide range of peripherals, are able to meet real-time performance constraints, and can run on very little power.
- Is the use of HTTPS always appropriate in IoT device communication?
HTTPS is a decent way to secure IoT communication for most applications; however, it has a lot of processing and bandwidth overhead. Each application is unique, and the security scheme used should be chosen based on your exact needs.
