# Generic Nodes with Orkhan Amiraslanov

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2021-09-13
- Length: 1h 09m
- Episode: 557
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-09-13-generic-nodes-with-orkhan-amiraslanov
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/557-generic-nodes-with-orkhan-amiraslanov/

## Summary

Orkhan Amiraslanov of The Things Industries discusses the design and development of the Generic Node, an open-source LoRaWAN sensor platform built around the STM32WL system-on-chip. He details the hardware engineering challenges, including antenna tuning with battery proximity, low-power design choices between high and low power RF paths, and the impact of component shortages on production timelines. Amiraslanov also shares his background in hardware development, from electro-luminescent displays to his earlier open-source Penguino modules, and explains how the device fits into the broader LoRaWAN ecosystem for industrial and agricultural applications.

## Chapters

- [0:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-09-13-generic-nodes-with-orkhan-amiraslanov#t=32) Introduction to LoRaWAN and Orkhan's Background
- [3:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-09-13-generic-nodes-with-orkhan-amiraslanov#t=192) LoRaWAN Protocol, Classes, and Network Architecture
- [18:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-09-13-generic-nodes-with-orkhan-amiraslanov#t=1125) Early Hardware Projects: Penguino and SAMR34 Modules
- [40:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-09-13-generic-nodes-with-orkhan-amiraslanov#t=2402) Designing the Generic Node: STM32WL and Low Power
- [50:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-09-13-generic-nodes-with-orkhan-amiraslanov#t=3059) Antenna Tuning, Certification, and Component Shortages
- [1:05:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-09-13-generic-nodes-with-orkhan-amiraslanov#t=3938) SDK, Ecosystem, and Future Roadmap

## Topics

- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- The Things Industries (company)
- The Things Network (company)
- STM32WL (chip)
- SAMR34 (chip)
- Semtech (company)
- Penguino (product)
- Generic Node (product)
- KiCad (tool)
- Arduino (product)
- STMicroelectronics (company)
- Azure RTOS (other)
- FreeRTOS (other)

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