Larry(libo) Zhu
About Larry(libo) Zhu
Larry (Libo) Zhu is an experienced Application Engineer with over 28 years in R&D for RF and wireless mobile devices. He has worked at notable companies including BlackBerry and ON Semiconductor, specializing in RF/wireless design and customer support for Bluetooth Low Energy applications.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Larry Zhu has been employed at ON Semiconductor as an Application Engineer since 2017. In this role, he provides customer support for Bluetooth Low Energy and IoT applications. His responsibilities include assisting customers with Bluetooth stack integration, CM3 code, and addressing RF-related issues. He utilizes his extensive experience in RF/wireless technologies to support clients effectively. Zhu's work involves troubleshooting and optimizing Bluetooth Low Energy applications, ensuring they meet performance standards.
Previous Experience at BlackBerry
Larry Zhu worked at BlackBerry in various roles from 2007 to 2015. Initially, he served as an RF System Engineer focusing on Bluetooth from 2007 to 2010. He then transitioned to RF System Engineer for NFC from 2010 to 2012. Following this, he held the position of RF System Designer II from 2012 to 2015. Throughout his tenure at BlackBerry, Zhu contributed to the development of RF systems for mobile devices, enhancing his expertise in wireless technologies.
Experience at Aeryon Labs Inc
From 2015 to 2016, Larry Zhu worked as an RF System Engineer at Aeryon Labs Inc. During this year, he applied his skills in RF design and system integration, contributing to the development of advanced technologies in the field of unmanned aerial systems. His experience at Aeryon Labs further solidified his background in RF/wireless applications.
Education and Expertise
Larry Zhu possesses over 28 years of research and development experience in RF and wireless mobile devices, as well as test equipment development. His expertise encompasses digital embedded systems, analog design, and radio design. He is skilled in designing handheld devices and wireless subsystem components, guiding projects from the concept phase to mass production. Zhu is proficient in mobile device EMC/EMI and troubleshooting RF desense issues, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of RF/wireless/antenna design.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Larry Zhu is highly skilled in RF/wireless/antenna design and system integration across various technologies, including Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and FM. He has over 10 years of experience in bring-up, validation, debugging, optimization, and mass production of wireless devices. His technical capabilities include supporting the Bluetooth stack and its applications with ARM CM3 chips using the Eclipse IDE platform, showcasing his proficiency in embedded systems.