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68 PCB007 MAGAZINE I JUNE 2025 UHDI FUNDAMENTALS: UHDI Drives Unique IoT Innovation in Smart Homes Article by Anaya Vardya AMERICAN STANDARD CIRCUITS e combination of UHDI's high-bandwidth capabilities and IoT's real-time data process- ing can lead to more efficient, immersive, and smarter IoT systems. is convergence of two revolutionary technologies enables quantum advancements in some very "unconventional" applications. e typical discussions around UHDI focus on our standard electronic industry market segments like milaero, medical, consumer elec- tronics, etc. IoT is all about machines talking to other machines, machine learning, and artifi- cial intelligence, but again, typically applied in our PCB and assembly operations. e com- bination of UHDI and IoT is now exploding inside our personal lives with smart homes. Years ago, the smart home concept began slowly with smart light bulbs and thermostats, morphing into smartphone app controls. Now, the combination of UHDI and IoT is permeat- ing every aspect of our homes, including energy management. IoT is bringing connectivity, automation, and intelligence to home energy systems, enabling users to monitor, control, and optimize energy usage in real-time. Smart meters and smart grid integration are pro-