Wednesday, April 16, 2014

The Internet of Things (IoT): Arc Fault Interrupters trip in the presence of RF

Yes, this is relevant.  It turns out that the newest thing (that I know about anyway) in the circuit breaker box, and in the legislative requirements regarding its contents is the AFCI, the Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter.  It works like a GFCI (FTFW), but breaks the circuit on electrical arcing.

Well, they're finding that amateur radio transmitters are causing false tripping

This is relevant to the IoT because it illustrates the side effects that can come up in all kinds of the devices in our modern lives.

Other examples from today include the Nest Class Action Suit, as well as many others.

Can you surround your whole house in tin foil?

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