8.5 - Communication Protocols for Sensor and Actuator Networks
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Practice Questions
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What does I2C stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about integrated circuits communicating.
Name one advantage of using wired communication.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when wireless signals are obstructed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is one key advantage of using the I2C protocol?
💡 Hint: Consider where you might use it physically.
True or False: ZigBee is suited for high-data-rate applications.
💡 Hint: Think about how much data it transmits at one time.
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Design a small robotic project that requires both wired and wireless communication protocols. Explain the roles of each protocol in your design.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of connection would be used in your project.
Analyze a scenario in which interference affects a wireless protocol's performance. What mitigating strategies could be implemented?
💡 Hint: Consider the environment where the robot operates and the sources of interference.
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