Asset Tracking Application Overview
The monitoring and management of physical assets throughout their life cycles has experienced explosive growth. This growth in asset tracking is driven by technological advancements, the need for real-time data and the demand for accurate and efficient asset management. More sophisticated than ever, the next generation of asset management systems includes advancements and innovations in IoT, AI/ML, RFID, GPS, barcode scanning and wireless communication.
Extended battery life and reliable performance are paramount for asset tracking systems, especially for mobile and remote applications. It is critical to select a low-power MCU with an efficient power management system to extend system runtime without battery replacement or recharging. MCUs should also have robust development ecosystems and the ability to support various communication protocols.
We offer an array of hardware and software to support your design of asset management systems including ultra-low power MCUs with integrated peripherals and a suite of ultra-efficient power management ICs.
Asset Tracking Interactive Block Diagram
Reference Designs for Asset Tracking
Location-Tagged SOS, Asset Tracking or Vehicle Tracking Demonstration Application
This application demo shows a solution based on a 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) that can be used during an emergency to send a distress signal via a location-tagged SOS SMS text message.
IoT Smart Asset Monitor Demonstration Application
This application demonstrates the implementation of an IoT sensor node for RFID-based temperature sensing and monitoring on the Google Cloud Platform.