Basics on Why IoT Needs to Get Serious About Circuit Protection

The promise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is to network literally billions (and probably trillions) of smart devices together. This connectivity trend has been around for years, initially implemented in factory automation. The need for integration started with the implementation of smart sensors, which was driven by the need for greater productivity—while reducing energy consumption, improving quality, and decreasing maintenance costs and unscheduled shutdowns. By enhancing peer-to-peer communications, the automation industry paved the way for interconnected devices, showing how connectivity could bring the same benefits to other markets.