Trade-offs between HOSTED & HOSTLESS wireless solutions

Trade-offs between HOSTED & HOSTLESS wireless solutions. Which is right for you?

Every product and system that leverages wireless connectivity is unique and has different needs. Determining which architecture to use requires a deep understanding of the network and application. Below are some key items to consider and to help you determine if using a HOSTLESS or HOSTED architecture will meet your goals.

Architecture:	General Application & System Nedds:	Key Benefits and Limitations:
HOSTLESS	Less complex devices Reduced processing demands Restricted power budget, battery applications Cost sensitivite Smaller footprint OS Non data intensive Throughput not critical Simpler antenna solutions AT Command Set option	→ Lowest cost → Power efficient → Limited processing capability → Fewer application resources → More integrated → Compact physical size → Offload IP Stack from HOST w/AT Command implementation
HOSTED	More Complex devices or network infrastructure Typically line-powered Greater processing capability needed Increased application resources required...memory, peripherals, GPIO More data intensive Additional OS Flexibility..Linus, Android, RTOS Multiple antennas may be needed	→ Greater MCU/MPU options → Increases processing power → Driver integration efforts → More flexibility → Less integrated → Need interface options...SPI, SDIO, USB, PCIe, UART → Physically larger...requires greater board space → Higher power consumption