# More Electronics Consultant Impedance Matching

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2020-05-11
- Length: 1h 26m
- Episode: 492
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/492-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching/

## Summary

Host Chris Gammell and consultants Alex Klimaj of Arc Electronics, Jeremiah Gillis of Embedded Bytes, and Kieran O’Leary of Mixed Signal Systems discuss the realities of running electronics consulting businesses during the pandemic. They cover the shift to remote work, the impact on billable hours, and strategies for marketing services through open-source products like Klimaj's LIPOW charger and O’Leary's signal integrity boards. The group also shares war stories regarding insurance challenges, client management, and the importance of rigorous documentation and quality control in embedded systems.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching#t=1) Introduction: Consultants Alex Klimaj, Jeremiah Gillis, and Kieran O'Leary
- [3:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching#t=202) Remote Work and Business Impact During the Pandemic
- [11:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching#t=690) Personal Products: LIPOW Charger, Smart Batteries, and Signal Integrity Boards
- [19:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching#t=1166) Marketing Consulting Services and Building Authority
- [27:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching#t=1635) Continuous Learning and Staying Relevant
- [36:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching#t=2173) Quality Control, Documentation, and Rigorous Processes
- [51:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching#t=3078) Business Operations: Accounting, Automation, and Time Management
- [58:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-11-more-electronics-consultant-impedance-matching#t=3517) War Stories: Chipped-down Modules, Insurance, and Client Relations

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Arc Electronics (company)
- Embedded Bytes (company)
- Mixed Signal Systems (company)
- LIPOW charger (product)
- Pixhawk (product)
- Skydio (product)
- Snickerdoodle (product)
- TI programmable regulator (product)
- BQ series (chip)
- RISC-V (chip)
- ARM (chip)
- KiCad (tool)
- Eagle (tool)
- QuickBooks (tool)
- Zoho (tool)
- Gusto (tool)

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