Technology That’s More Efficient and Less Energy-Intensive Than Bluetooth
It’s estimated that in a few years, there will be more than a trillion connected objects powered by batteries that regularly have to be changed—which comes at an economic and environmental cost.
Is there a way to do things differently? Yes, according to research professors Dominic Deslandes and Frédéric Nabki from the Electrical Engineering Department. To get off the beaten path, these two colleagues chose to completely rethink the current model for wireless transceivers, which has been the standard for over a decade.
A microchip to connect devices
The solution? A microchip for connecting electronic devices. By using very short, spark-like impulses rather than transmitting waves continuously, this technology appears to be more efficient and less energy-intensive than Bluetooth.
An innovation that sparked the creation of a company: Spark Microsystems
Their innovation has tremendous potential. So much so that they co-founded Spark Microsystems in 2016. With Centech’s support, Montréal-based Spark Microsystems now employs nearly 60 people.
Imagine never needing to recharge your wireless devices again! That’s a future that both ÉTS research professors are shooting for.
