Hardware Podcasts

An Interview with Maarten Engelen

The Amp Hour · 28 Jan 2019 · 1h 07m · Episode 427

What this episode covers

Maarten Engelen, CTO of Hiber, explains how his company leverages low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide global IoT connectivity for remote applications. He details the technical trade-offs in satellite design, including orbital decay, thermal cycling, and the use of star trackers for attitude determination, as well as the regulatory complexities of securing frequency licenses. Engelen also describes the Hiber modem module, highlighting its ultra-low power consumption, small form factor, and the strategy of handling all international certifications to simplify deployment for customers in industries like agriculture and logistics.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Hiber, Sigfox, Planet Labs, Iridium, ESA, ITU, FCC
Tools
Star Tracker, Reaction Wheels, Anechoic Chamber

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