Low-power PIC-based sensor node device design and theoretical analysis of energy consumption in wireless sensor networks

Advancing technology has enabled the production of smaller more energy efficient and cheaper electronic components. Therefore, previously existing many computer and electronics science-engineering ideas have become feasible. One of them is the technology of wireless sensor networks. Wireless sensor networks have become the realization of the necessary technical requirements applicable today with low energy consumption. Moreover, other scientific studies have become made mandatory in the design of sensor networks such as communication algorithms, energy harvesting protocols and renewable energy technologies. In this thesis, I have studied the concept of sensor networks which has been made viable by the convergence of microelectronic systems technology, wireless communications, and digital electronics. First, the sensing tasks and the potential sensor networks applications have explored and a review of factors influencing the design of sensor networks have been provided. Then, the communication architecture for sensor network has been outlined. Besides, new hardware architecture has designed to make it possible for a single node to communicate with WLAN renewable energy resources have used in the nodes. I have been examined WSN in terms of the analytical and applied sciences. Theoretical analyzes have been supported by scientific applications. Studies have been conducted on wireless sensor networks based on the realization of low energy and maximum safety principle. After designed the wireless sensor network system; Energy consumption and network location behavior of wireless sensor nodes have ben tested and analyzed. The relationship between low energy consumption and sensor nodes are evaluated in detail. PIC-Based microcontrollers have used in the design of the sensor nodes. The design of the sensor nodes are supported with ultra-low power nano-watt technology for very low-cost design. Processing, memory, and wireless communication units have been integrated onto the sensor nodes. The designed sensor node's operating system has written with the PIC C language and PIC operating system has allowed different features such as measuring humidity, smoke, temperature and light sensitive. A computer software has developed with C# programming language so that data can be recorded and monitored from a central location. Decision-making unit has been created through the software algorithm and hardware modules for the implementation of decisions taken by the developed sensor nodes. Developed PIC-Based sensor nodes have supported a unique external PIC-Controlled voltage unit with renewable energy sources such as solar panel, rechargeable battery, and a supercapacitor for energy production and energy-saving. Developed wireless sensor network system can be used in industrial applications and daily life applications such as smart factories and smart homes. WSNs can be designed to be used in a wide range of applications. The results of this study are expected to be helpful for the development of WSN especially with renewable energy sources. Key Words: Wireless, Sensor, Energy, Consumption, PIC, Node, Develop, Design