# An Interview with Richard Ginus

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2018-01-22
- Length: 1h 23m
- Episode: 376
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-22-an-interview-with-richard-ginus
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/376-an-interview-with-richard-ginus/

## Summary

Richard Ginus of TWTG explains the mechanics of LoRaWAN, detailing how chirp spread spectrum modulation enables long-range, low-power communication for sensor networks. He discusses the trade-offs between LoRa, Sigfox, and NB-IoT, covering regulatory constraints like the 1% duty cycle in Europe and the architecture of gateways, network servers, and application servers. Ginus also shares practical insights on battery life optimization, adaptive data rates, and the use of indoor solar energy harvesting modules.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-22-an-interview-with-richard-ginus#t=0) Introduction and LoRaWAN Basics
- [14:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-22-an-interview-with-richard-ginus#t=862) LoRa vs Sigfox vs NB-IoT Comparison
- [19:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-22-an-interview-with-richard-ginus#t=1153) Regulatory Rules and Frequency Bands
- [26:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-22-an-interview-with-richard-ginus#t=1591) Modulation, Spreading Factors, and Range
- [37:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-22-an-interview-with-richard-ginus#t=2262) Network Classes and Security
- [45:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-22-an-interview-with-richard-ginus#t=2712) Hardware, Modules, and The Things Network
- [58:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-01-22-an-interview-with-richard-ginus#t=3487) Power Management and Sensor Applications

## Topics

- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- TWTG (company)
- Semtech (company)
- SX1270 (chip)
- Sigfox (company)
- CC1100 (chip)
- The Things Network (company)
- HackRF (tool)
- Arduino (product)
- MQTT (other)
- NXP (company)
- ASML (company)
- Philips (company)
- IBM (company)
- Microchip (company)
- Adafruit (company)
- RFM 95 (product)
- TTN Mapper (product)
- Tryst (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Ep. 5 | LoRaWAN: The Things Network and LoRa Alliance Talk Open IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-07-10-ep-5-lorawan-the-things-network-and-lora-alliance-talk-open-iot) (Moore's Lobby)
- [How LoRaWAN is Accelerating IoT | LoRa Alliance's Alper Yegin](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-06-30-how-lorawan-is-accelerating-iot-lora-alliances-alper-yegin) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [LoRaWAN’s Role in IoT | LoRa® Alliance's Donna Moore](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-02-02-lorawans-role-in-iot-lora-alliances-donna-moore) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [What Is LPWAN? | #IoTExplained E008](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-02-11-what-is-lpwan-iotexplained-e008) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [What Are LoRa and LoRaWAN? | Wienke Giezeman, CEO & Co-Founder of The Things Industries | #IoTFounders E048](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-01-16-what-are-lora-and-lorawan-wienke-giezeman-ceo-co-founder-of-the-things-industrie) (IoT For All Podcast)

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