UWB (DWM1001C Module) | Asset tracking, automotive, IoT positioning | Frequency: 3.1–10.6 GHz (▲ vs 2.4 GHz in BLE/Wi-Fi) Range: 100m (▲ vs 50m industry standard) Accuracy: ±10cm (▲ vs BLE’s 1–3m) Power: 10mW (IEC 60068-2-32) Certifications: FCC/IC compliant | High precision, long range, low interference, global certification | Higher cost, niche ecosystem, requires UWB-compatible infrastructure |
Bluetooth Low Energy | Wearables, sensors, smart home | Frequency: 2.4 GHz (ISO/IEC 8859-1) Range: 30–100m (line-of-sight) Power: 5mW (IEC 62209) Adoption: Ubiquitous in consumer devices | Low power, widespread compatibility, cost-effective | Limited accuracy (meters), interference-prone, short effective range |
Wi-Fi Modules | Home automation, streaming, M2M | Frequency: 2.4/5 GHz (IEEE 802.11) Throughput: Up to 300 Mbps Range: 100m+ (ideal conditions) Power: 200–500mW (IEC 62368) | High data rates, long range in optimal conditions, integrates with routers | High power consumption, interference, requires infrastructure |
Zigbee Modules | Smart home networks, lighting control | Frequency: 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.15.4) Mesh Support: Self-healing networks Power: 15mW (IEC 62236) Range: 10–100m (depends on obstacles) | Low power, reliable mesh networking, interoperable with Zigbee standards | Requires a coordinator node, limited global adoption, slower data rates |
Cellular Modules | Remote monitoring, telematics | Bands: LTE/5G (3GPP standards) Coverage: Global cellular networks Throughput: Up to 1 Gbps (5G) Power: 1–2W (IEC 60950) | Uninterrupted connectivity, wide coverage, high reliability | High cost, high power consumption, subscription-dependent |
NFC Modules | Payment systems, access control | Frequency: 13.56 MHz (ISO/IEC 14443) Range: <10cm (IEC 62305) Security: AES-128 encryption Power: Passive (no battery) | Ultra-secure, ultra-low power, simple integration | Extremely short range, limited to specific use cases (e.g., payments) |