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MCU with built in WiFi

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Microcontroller (MCU) with built in WiFi, the IoT is subject about connecting devices to the internet so that they can send/receive data, accept commands remotely through web pages or cloud applications. For example, one can turn on Air conditioning units remotely using a smartphone app, or a doctor can receive bio health information for his patient on his smartphone.

In order to achieve that the following components are required

  • Internet connectivity
  • A Microchip capable of communicating to internet, preferably using WiFi
  • A Microcontroller with memory to run a program for communication
  • Some additional hardware to control the device.

    • There are also Microchips that are Microcontrollers as well as WiFi adapters. Here are some examples.

    CPU with integrated Wi-Fi for small footprint non-Linux platform.

    CPU with integrated Wi-Fi for embedded Linux.

    References

    MCU with built in WiFi Wikipedia
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