Wireless Sensor Networks

Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks Applications and Motivation Network Performance Objectives Contributions of this Book Organization of this Book The Development of Wireless Sensor Networks Early Wireless Networks Wireless Data Networks Wireless Sensor and Related Networks Conclusion The Physical Layer Some Physical Layer Examples A Practical Physical Layer for Wireless Sensor Networks Simulations and Results Conclusion The Data Link Layer Medium Access Control Techniques The Mediation Device System Analysis and Simulation Conclusion The Network Layer Some Network Design Examples A Wireless Sensor Network Design Employing a Cluster Tree Architecture Simulations Results Conclusion Practical Implementation Issues The Partitioning Decision Transducer Interfaces Time Base Accuracy and Average Power Consumption Conclusion Power Management Power Sources Loads Voltage Converters and Regulators Power Management Strategy Conclusion Antennas and the Definition of RF Performance Antennas RF Performance Definition and Measurement Conclusion Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC: The Problem Examples of Self-Interference The Physics Associated with EMC Problems Principles of Proper Layout The Layout Process Detective/Corrective Techniques Conclusion Electrostatic Discharge The Problem Physical Properties of the Electrostatic Discharge The Effects of ESD on Integrated Circuits Modeling and Test Standards Product Design to Minimize ESD Problems Conclusion Wireless Sensor Network Standards The IEEE 802.15.4 Low-Rate WPAN Standard The ZigBee Alliance The IEEE 1451.5 Wireless Smart Transducer Interface Standard Summary and Opportunities for Future Development Summary Opportunities for Future Development Appendix A--Signal Processing Worksystem (SPW) Appendix B--WinneuRFon Motivation System Requirements Supported Features Current Status and Achievement Simulation Method and More Potential Functionalities Proposal for Future Work Summary Appendix C--The MC13192: An Example Wireless Sensor Network Transceiver Integrated Circuit (IC)