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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a business enabler. IoT is replacing inefficient manual processes by remote controlled and automated solutions which are less sensitive to errors. Popular application areas are connected cars, predictive maintenance (esp. for machines) or smart meters (for energy consumption).

But IoT is everywhere, and business opportunities are unlimited. In fact, cellular networks or LEO satellites are providing ubiquitous availability of IoT connectivity at reasonable cost. This foundation enables new IoT use cases, fuels innovation and inspires the industry to develop tailored IoT applications. In most cases, a new IoT application will also require a tailored piece of hardware (typically a “sensor”) to be deployed at remote locations. Good news is that the design of a smart IoT device has never been easier because many essential hardware building blocks and other ingredients (software, cloud services) are offered as standard products, i.e. there is no need to develop everything from scratch.

My name is Kersten Heins. After my graduation, I spent 30+ years in the industrial computing, smartcard and semiconductor industry where I started as a design engineer (of embedded systems) and moved to customer-focused application and marketing jobs. I always loved technical writing and since Jan 2020, I am now acting 100% as a passionate IoT marketing content creator, focusing on secure endpoint device design. My books and articles are intended to provide some meaningful and independent information for technical-minded IoT fellows, esp. for those who are developing an IoT ecosystem and/or planning to design a new IoT device.

This is a list of my recent publications (in chronological order), last update on Feb 10, 2023:

Title (linked)CompanyMedium
Cellular IoT Devices – Network Interfaceself-publishedPaperback Book (ISBN: 979-8374755350)
How LTE sends IoT data through thick walls
(delivered, not published yet)
SOS electronicNewsletter
Cellular IoT Ecosystems – Design Conceptsself-publishedPaperback Book (ISBN: 979-8355622442)
Trusted Cellular IoT Devices – Design Ingredients and Concepts
(published on Jan 2, 2023)
SpringerHardcover Book (ISBN: 978-3-031-19662-1)
eBook (ISDN: 978-3-031-19663-8)
Solving IoT Security Issues with Embedded Microcontroller
(peer review and contributions)
WevolverKnowledge Blog
How u-blox SARA-R5 advanced security makes a differenceu-bloxCompany Blog
u-blox SARA-N3 for periodic IoT sensing from a small batteryu-bloxCompany Blog
IoT is everywhereAstrocastCompany Blog
Cellular IoT Sensor with Quectel BC66 and Sensirion SHT4xSOS electronicNewsletter
The Astronode Product PortfolioAstrocastCompany Blog
Evaluating LTE-M and NB-IoT with Raspberry PiEMnifyCompany Blog
Evaluating LTE-M and NB-IoT with Raspberry Pi Part-2EMnifyCompany Blog
NB-IoT Use Cases and Devices – Design GuideSpringereBook (ISBN: 978-3-030-84973-3),
Hardcover Book (ISBN: 978-3-030-84972-6)
GNSS Receiver Moduleswww.iot-chips.comBlog
Ultrasonic Sensing ICs for time-of-flight applicationswww.iot-chips.comBlog
Digital Humidity/Temperature Sensorswww.iot-chips.comBlog