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Few folks have been preaching this a lot but my understanding is that devices/MCUs are getting more powerful overtime and the need to specialize for low range d
by telltruth 8y ago
Few folks have been preaching this a lot but my understanding is that devices/MCUs are getting more powerful overtime and the need to specialize for low range devices would reduce, not increase. People use the argument in the article to spawn large teams who do nothing but optimize for low end devices assuming devices won't progress over time. I do ask if this is good use of their time and talent.
- B1FF_PSUVM 8y agoProbably yes. Besides savings on the emitting side, they'll always have a faster/lighter experience advantage on the receiving side.
- arkh 8y agoIt is always a cost analysis : even if small powerful processors are available, should you use them? If you're shipping a million units a 30ct difference can pay for a year of a good dev.
- iainmerrick 8y agoSmall slow processors are likely to have much lighter power requirements too. Barring a breakthrough in battery tech or wireless power, that’s going to be important for a long time for many applications (especially IoT).
- rubinelli 8y agoNot to mention that sometimes a 30ct difference opens up whole new markets.
- jononor 8y agoBeing able to run on battery or energy harvesting versus needing a power cable can be a killer feature. It typically makes deployment much easier, and opens new possibilities.