Hardware Podcasts

Low Power Connected Devices with Andrea Longobardi

The Amp Hour · 5 Jun 2023 · 1h 16m · Episode 635

What this episode covers

Andrea Longobardi, founder of the consultancy AL2Tech, discusses his transition from semiconductor roles at STMicroelectronics and Maxim Integrated to building a small engineering firm focused on low-power IoT devices. He details the technical challenges of designing for explosive environments, specifically the ATEX certification requirements for gas monitoring equipment that necessitate strict power limiting and resin encapsulation. Longobardi also shares his strategy for acquiring consulting clients by leveraging LinkedIn and showcasing physical prototypes like a BLE air quality sensor embedded in a t-shirt.

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early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
AL2Tech, STMicroelectronics, Maxim Integrated, ARM, Continental, Bosch
Chips
NRF52, ESP32
Tools
Zephyr, Altium, Confluence, JouleScope

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