Fragmentation in wireless standards: an RF specialist’s analysis

Fragmentation in Wireless Standards

This article examines the fragmentation in wireless standards, categorizing main technologies by their capabilities and examining factors that influence technology selection.

The wireless communications landscape is highly fragmented, with a variety of radio technologies from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to 5G, LoRaWAN, and many others.

While this diversity offers opportunities for increased connectivity and smarter infrastructure, it also brings significant challenges for design engineers, integrators, and end-users who must navigate this complex ecosystem.

As the proliferation of wireless technologies accelerates, driven by the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0, understanding which wireless standard to choose becomes increasingly difficult.

Get a comparison of RF wireless standards before choosing one or more for your next design project.

Author's summary: Wireless standards are fragmented.

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EE World Online EE World Online — 2025-11-04

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