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Cooperation and Competition Behind the Scenes in the RISC-V Community
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - April 23, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutesOver the course of his fascinating career, Mark Himelstein has worked on several significant computing technologies at historic companies like MIPS and Sun Microsystems. He has also worked as a consultant in various roles that include architect, VP of engineering, and advisor. However, RISC-V ma...
At Silicon Labs, Wireless IoT is Only The First Step in Rethinking Product Design
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - April 09, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutesDaniel Cooley started his career in RF chip design at Silicon Labs and now leads technology and product development at “the number one wireless supplier” for the Internet of Things. In this thoughtful interview, Cooley explains why adding wireless connectivity is only the first step to completel...
EMC Components for Automotive Applications
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - March 28, 2024 23:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAnymore, passive components which are solely tested with AEC-Q200 standards are still insufficient for automotive use. Additional tests are crucial for ensuring high-quality components in vehicle electronics. This podcast explores design tips using components meeting AEC-Q22 qualifications for r...
Pragmatic Semi is Breaking the Rules and Bending Silicon Electronics
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - March 26, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutesWhile Moore’s Law scaling has driven incredible advancements in computing, AI, and smartphones, many applications don’t need or benefit from the most advanced semiconductor nodes. From its inception, Pragmatic Semiconductor’s goal has been to take a…well, pragmatic…approach to develop an ultra l...
A Comparison of SMPS Topologies
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - March 14, 2024 23:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast episode, we talk about why Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) are preferred over linear power supplies in power supply design, and discuss the challenges of selecting the correct SMPS topology to meet cost, efficiency, and design requirements effectively. To compare types of SMP...
State of the Industry: Semiconductor Insiders Discuss the Ambitions and Realities of the CHIPS Act
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - March 12, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutesThe chip shortage made us all think about the precarious semiconductor supply chain. In response, the US government has moved to bolster the domestic industry. The CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law in August 2022, but we are still waiting to see its impact on US semiconductor manufacturi...
Leading the RISC-V Revolution, SiFive Aims to Take the Computing Industry Throne
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - February 27, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourDuring his fascinating career, Jack Kang has had the opportunity to work on iconic, massively successful products like the Microsoft Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Switch. Today, as one of the founding members of SiFive, Kang works alongside several of the creators of the RISC-V ISA to bring new produ...
Processing Through-Hole in the Reflow
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - February 16, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBecause of fast assembling and small sizes, designers are turning to surfance mount technology on their PCBs. Although there are still through-hole (THT) components that need to be soldered by Wave, Through-Hole Reflow (THR), allows designers to solder the Through-Hole Components together with t...
Quantum Computing: Sci-Fi Technology Requires Real-World Engineering
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - February 13, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutesA decade after demonstrating the first entanglement of semiconducting spin quantum bits, or qubits, Oliver Dial and IBM Quantum are developing the ICs, cryogenic systems, error mitigation techniques, and software tools that will identify solutions to problems beyond the scope of classical comput...
Designing Compact Power Supplies with GaN Up to 100W
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - February 02, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe recent GaN technology can operate at very high frequencies and deliver major efficiency gains. In this episode, STMicroelectronics and Würth Elektronik experts will cover the basics of flyback converters and introduce you to the most recent GaN-based auxiliary converter designs and their ma...
Energizing the Future: Real-Time Precision in Renewable Energy Management
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - January 30, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutesOptimizing energy generation and consumption requires accurately measuring currents and voltages. In addition, to maximize overall efficiency, that data must be shared in real-time or near real-time. The highlights of this conversation between Henrik Mannesson of Texas Instruments and host Dan...
Sensing with Ligh- From LEDs to Optical Sensors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - January 19, 2024 00:05 - 45 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBeyond its traditional uses in lighting, signaling, and horticulture, light shows promising potential in advanced sensing applications. In this podcast, we aim to shed light on the operational principles of optical sensors. We'll begin by establishing a basic understanding of relevant optical ma...
Stepping Outside the Metaverse to Discuss Next-Gen Hardware Development
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - January 16, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutesAbout three decades after the term “metaverse” was coined, Facebook rebranded as Meta as they increased their focus on building virtual and augmented reality platforms. Today, Agustya Mehta helps lead Meta’s development of the next generation of XR products in his role as their Director of Syste...
PCB Heat Management
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - December 22, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, we'll show you how to effortlessly decrease the temperature on your PCB. We'll begin by guiding you through the art of designing traces based on two key IPC standards, then test the process with examples and tests. To view the full line of Thermal Management products, visit ww...
[AUDIO ONLY!] PCB Heat Management
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - December 14, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, we'll show you how to effortlessly decrease the temperature on your PCB. We'll begin by guiding you through the art of designing traces based on two key IPC standards, then test the process with examples and tests. To watch the video, visit www.we-online.com/podcast.
Separating Common Mode and Differential Mode Noise Using an Oscilloscope
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - December 08, 2023 00:05 - 20 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn order to reduce conducted emissions efficiently, it's important to understand the total noise spectrum including the separation of common mode and differential mode. In this episode, we'll investigate how to separate the noise usning an oscilloscope and also give practical measurement example...
Boost Your EMC Performance
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - November 10, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCreating a low impedance return path plays a crucial role in enhancing EMC performance. A low impedance path acts as an essential base for improving electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) and achieving optimal signal integrity. In this episode, we're exploring t...
Gallium Nitride vs Silicon in Soft Switching
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - October 26, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGallium Nitride (GaN) is a wide bandgap compound semiconductor formed by the combination of Gallium and Nitrogen with an atomic structure of quartzite crystal. In contrast to Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices that have been around for quite a while, GaN power devices have just started to appea...
Advancements in WPT and NFC Technology
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - October 13, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWireless Power Transfer (WPT) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is evolving as an alternative to existing electronics that use cables to supply power. The new Qi2.0 standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and the Ki standard for the kitchen appliances provide more o...
Challenges and Advantages of High-bandwidth Uncompressed Video Connectivity for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - September 28, 2023 23:05 - 13 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe technological overhaul taking place in hospitals and medical centers is undoubtedly improving medical procedures. Doctors and health professionals benefit from operating with the highest possible video image quality for the most accurate representation of patients’ conditions. With the adven...
[AUDIO ONLY] Challenges and Advantages of High-bandwidth Uncompressed Video Connectivity for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - September 28, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe technological overhaul taking place in hospitals and medical centers is undoubtedly improving medical procedures. Doctors and health professionals benefit from operating with the highest possible video image quality for the most accurate representation of patients’ conditions. With the adven...
The Symphony of Oscillators: Harmonizing Signals for Success
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - September 15, 2023 11:42 - 42 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrequency Products serve as the essential rhythm of electronic circuits, playing a pivotal role in orchestrating their performance. Yet, when it comes to our electronic compositions, noise is the last thing we want. In this podcast, we will delve into the seamless integration of an oscillator in...
Digital Silicon-Based Temperature Sensors for Industrial Applications
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - August 31, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSelect the right temperature sensor for your Industry 4.0 application! In this episode, we're diving into the world of temperature sensors and taking a look at the different technology approaches of those sensors. We'll be focusing on Wurth Eletkronik's WSEN-TIDS temperature sensor a digital ...
[[AUDIO]] Digital Silicon-Based Temperature Sensors for Industrial Applications
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - August 31, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this audio only episode, we're diving into the world of temperature sensors and taking a look at the different technology approaches of those sensors. We'll be focusing on Wurth Eletkronik's WSEN-TIDS temperature sensor a digital interface, and talk about the advantages of these sensor types ...
An Introduction to Radio and Radio Modules
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - August 17, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWurth Elektronik is diving into the world of radio modules and exploring their diverse applications across industries. Whether it's remote control systems, wireless sensors, or even smart home devices, these modules play a pivotal role in bringing our innovative ideas to life. We'll be discussin...
An Introduction to Radio and Radio Modules
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - August 17, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWurth Elektronik is diving into the world of radio modules and exploring their diverse applications across industries. Whether it's remote control systems, wireless sensors, or even smart home devices, these modules play a pivotal role in bringing our innovative ideas to life. We'll be discussin...
Totem Pole PFC Design for E-Mobility
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - August 03, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Wurth Elektronik and Microchip team up to cover power supply designs needing advanced Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuitry to adhere to rigorous power factor standards, including Microchip Megatrends, Digital Signal Controllers in electric vehicles, totem pole PFC demonstrati...
Impedance Spectra of Capacitors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - July 21, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingImpedance and capacitance spectra (or scattering parameters) are common representations of frequency dependent electrical properties of capacitors. The interpretation of all these spectra provides a wide range of electrochemical, physical and technical information. Because not all possible data ...
Marveling at MEMS: The New Superheroes of The Silicon World
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - July 11, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutesSilicon transistors naturally get most of the attention. However, delicate silicon microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) with movements that are often measured in angstroms are making some noise of their own (metaphorically, because you won’t be able to hear those tiny vibrations!). By focusin...
Harnessing Wasted Energy for Sensor Power
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - July 06, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics, including an overview of the various ambient energies that can be harnessed. Discover the complexities of converting and storing these energies for practical use, and learn about the innovative solutions that address the associated challenges....
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