DECT vs DECT ULE | Difference between DECT and DECT ULE
This page compares legacy DECT and DECT ULE and mentions similarities and difference between DECT and DECT ULE (Ultra Low Energy). DECT stands for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications. ULE stands for Ultra Low Energy.
DECT ULE has following features in comparison with legacy DECT wireless technology:
• Low Power Consumption (DECT ULE chip consumes 5mA @ 3.3 Volt)
• Low latency
• Long range
• Moderate data rate
• value added voice services and data applications
DECT ULE specifications and products have been developed and managed by ULE Alliance, ETSI and DECT forum.
| Specifications | DECT | DECT-ULE |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage Distance | 75 meters (Indoor), 300 meters (Outdoor) | 70 meters (Indoor), 600 meters (Outdoor) |
| Frequency of operation | 1.880 to 1.900 GHz | 1.8 GHz in Europe, 1.9 GHz in USA |
| Data rate | 1.152 Mbps | 1 Mbps |
| Battery life | Medium | Long (10 years) |
| Channel Spacing | 1.728 MHz | 1.728 MHz |
| Latency | Higher than DECT ULE | Lower than DECT |
| Security | Uses Challenge and Response based encryption which generates encryption key to be used between Base unit and Handset. DECT uses 64 bit encryption. | DECT ULE uses very strong encryption i.e. 128 bit AES. |
| Transport layer in protocol stack | Normal | Enhanced to meet WSN (Wireless Sensor Network) requirements |
| Applications | Cordless telephony (Mostly used for Voice communication) | Cordless telephony, Home automation, M2M, Security and monitoring, used for voice and data communication |
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