Hardware Podcasts

#001: The future of Bluetooth connectivity with Blecon Founder, Simon Ford

Coredump Sessions · 27 Nov 2024 · 1h 08m · Episode 2

What this episode covers

Simon Ford, founder of Blecon, joins Memfault’s Chris Coleman and François Baldassari to discuss the evolution of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) from its Nokia origins to its current role in cloud-connected devices. The group analyzes key technical shifts like LE Audio, PAwR, and coded PHY, while debating the practical trade-offs of BLE for IoT, asset tracking, and audio compared to Wi-Fi, cellular, and UWB. They also cover the challenges of BLE interoperability, debugging connection issues in the wild, and the limited real-world adoption of Bluetooth Mesh.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Blecon, Memfault, Fitbit, Pebble, Nordic Semiconductor
Products
Golden Gate, LE Audio, PAwR, Bluetooth Mesh, Matter, Thread, UWB
Chips
nRF52
Tools
Zephyr, NimBLE

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