Latest Electricalengineering Podcast Episodes
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....
AI or 5G? EdgeQ Asks, “Why Not Both?” While Building a Wireless Base Station-on-a-Chip
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - June 27, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutesIt all began with a love of mathematics. Adil Kidwai loved mathematics. That initially led him to a career focused on analog and RF design. After many years working on RF technology leading efforts in cellular communication, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, Adil had a chance to move into the AI field. Wh...
How Active EMI Power Supply-Filter ICs Mitigate Common-Mode Emissions
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - June 22, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA compact and efficient design of the electromagnetic interference (EMI) input filter is one of the main challenges in a high-density switching regulator, and is critical to achieving the full benefits of electrification in automotive, enterprise, aerospace and other highly constrained system en...
Getting Out of the Weeds with John Deere’s Revolutionary AI Technology
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - June 13, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutesImagine 1500 laptops strapped to a 120 foot (36 m) wide sprayer being pulled behind a tractor. That gives you a rough understanding of the compute power inside the John Deere See & SprayTM that targets herbicide to the weeds, not the crops. These might be “the smartest agricultural machines in t...
Enhance the Senses with the 6 axis MEMS IMU Sensor
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - June 08, 2023 20:23 - 31 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin us as we explore the cutting-edge advancements in sensor technology. Today, we shine the spotlight on the remarkable WSEN-ISDS sensor from Wurth Elektronik. This sensor is a game-changer, featuring a 6-axis MEMS inertial measurement unit (IMU) with a system-in-package design that integrates...
VC-Backed Hardware Design Collaboration is the (All) Spice of Life
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - May 30, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutesIn this unique episode of the Moore’s Lobby podcast, we get to hear from not only the technologists and executives behind the company but the investor who is helping them make their dreams a reality. As an electrical engineer, Chrissy Meyer had spent years working in product design on large pr...
25 kW Bidirectional Fast DC Charger
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - May 25, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin us for an engaging and informative episode, as we unravel the complexities of designing a 25kW bidirectional fast DC charger in collaboration with industry leaders Würth Elektronik and onsemi. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, or simply intrigued by the world of electrical engineering...
Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - May 16, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutesEngineering careers, even very successful ones, don’t always progress in a nice orderly manner. In this episode of Moore’s Lobby, Peter Wawer, Division President of Green Industrial Power at Infineon Technologies, retraces a fascinating technical and business career that is still going strong. ...
Filter and Surge Protection for the I²C
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - May 11, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe I²C Bus is a popular communication interface that has been showing up in many applications with the help of various connectors and cables. This makes the I²C Bus more susceptible to external interference such as ESD, bursts, and radiated RF disturbances. In this podcast, we'll explain how to...
Burning Man Maker, Music Mogul, and PCB Revolutionary—Flux CEO Matthias Wagner
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - May 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourMatthias Wagner learned early in his career that not everything is like an engineering “marketing video…all so streamlined and perfect.” Sometimes you have to dive into a project with no documentation and no roadmap and “figure it out now.” That fearless, can-do attitude has led him on a circuit...
Cracks on Molded Power Inductors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - April 20, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today's segment, we are discussing cracks on molded power inductors. We're also showing the visual asymmetry around the core which may occur during the manufacturing process of WE-LHMI inductors series. REFERENCED IMAGES Figure 1: Download the Application Note Here.
From Apple to OpenLight: Silicon Photonics and Integrated Lasers with Dr. Tom Mader
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - April 18, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutesI’ll bet that you didn’t know that the original concept for what became the Apple Thunderbolt interface involved optical communication. Well, in this fascinating podcast with Dr. Mader, you will learn that intriguing backstory and much more. Mader also provides a helpful introduction to silic...
Selecting Capacitors for High Power Buck-Booster Converters
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - April 13, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, we are talking about the selection process of capacitors, but most importantly, selecting capacitors to work in high power buck-boost converters. This selection process is complex and not all points will be covered in one presentation, but we will discuss the differences in tech...
Synopsys’ Stelios Diamantidis Is Bringing the Magic of AI To Chip Design
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - April 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour“It’s a magical world.” After several decades in the chip design industry, Stelios Diamantidis might be just as fascinated by the work he gets to do today as when he saw his first computer as a child growing up in Greece. Inspired by the success of computers and AI systems in defeating humans ...
Practical Measurement of Crystal Circuits
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - March 30, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, starting with a quick note on PCB layout, we are discussing the issues of designing crystal circuits that seem to work in the lab, but fail during mass production. To watch the complete video with questions and answers, visit the Würth Elektronik Youtube page.
Seeing the Big Picture of Vehicle Electrification with Texas Instrument’s Fern Yoon
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - March 21, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutesFern Yoon always enjoyed learning how things work. However, like many, or even most, electrical engineers, she grew up with a very limited understanding of the profession. Even through college, she still had a narrow understanding of what engineers actually do on the job. (Hmm…maybe this is why ...
Infrared and Photodetectors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - March 16, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe're exploring the world of infrared lighting; covering everything from data transfer to biometrics. We'll discuss the difference between infrared LED and other LED technology, and when and how to use photodetectors in your design. Click here to find all Würth Elektronik infrared LEDs, phototra...
Engineering, Inspiration, and Advice—Intel VP Deepali Trehan’s Journey
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - March 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourBeginning with her humble roots in Delhi, India, Deepali Trehan recounts her story of overcoming the odds to become a leader at one of the most respected technology companies in the world. Encouraged, supported, and even challenged by her family and influential teachers along the way, Trehan’s r...
A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Current Sense Resistors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - March 02, 2023 18:30 - 33 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe are giving insight into the current sense resistor and discussing how to evaluate some of the specifics of the component, such as the details in the datasheets, different measurements including the rated current, and the equivalent circuit model and advantages of wide terminal. To watch the c...
Mark Your Calendars for Season 6 of Moore's Lobby
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - February 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 minuteSeason 6 of Moore's Lobby brings you new conversations with some of the most fascinating leaders in the electronics industry. Join host Daniel Bogdanoff as he dives deep with engineers, inventors, executives, and more about the hottest trends and most interesting technologies that are shapin...
Blocking Quality of Filter Capacitors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - February 16, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhen reading about correct PCB layout techniques in most technical literature, you will most likely read about multi-stage filters and blocking capacitors for supply pins of digital ICs. However, real measurements or practical simulations are often missing. In this podcast, we will show the infl...
Inrush Current for Connectors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - February 02, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe working current is the maximum current that can be used for your connector at any time for any duration. For specific applications, such as motor starters and capacitance discharge, it's recommended you use a higher current than usually accepted by the connector. In today's podcast, we'll di...
Design Essentials for GB Ethernet Front End
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - January 19, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhen you're in the development phase of a Gigabit ethernet interface, what is absolutely necessary to consider between the phy and ethernet connector? In this podcast, we're going to dive into the details of the circuit technology, what components need to be considered, and how the board should ...
Machine Data Made Accessible with Bluetooth™ and Mobile Apps
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - January 06, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMachine data can be collected from almost every device, but how can you make the process easy and comfortable if the device has no display or it's hard to reach? The answer is Bluetooth™. In this podcast, we'll discuss software solutions for fast evaluation and how they can be easily adopted to ...
Extremely Compact, Isolated Gate Driver Power Supply for SiC-MOSFET (6-10 W)
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - December 22, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe world of technology is ever changing. Wide bandgap power semiconductor devices like Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs are enjoying growing popularity in many modern power electronic applications like E-mobility and renewable energy. Their extremely fast switching speed capability helps to increa...
JITX Aims to Provide Superpowers to Circuit Design Engineers
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - December 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourDuncan Haldane has always approached problems a little differently. In high school, he scavenged auto parts to build robots. In college, Haldane was mimicking biology to create two Guinness world-record robots: the speedy, slightly disturbing X2-VelociRoACH (video) and the crazy, jumping Salto (...
Differential Pressure Sensors for Industrial Applications
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - December 08, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRecently, pressure sensors have shrunk in footprint, transitions to digital, and have become energy-efficient. Many different types of differential pressure sensors are required in many industrial applications, and the choice of the pressure sensor depends on the end-application. In this episode...
EP Systems: The Power Behind Electric Aviation
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - December 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourLike most engineers, Michael Armstrong was first inspired by his high school English class…Wait, that can’t be right? Indeed it is! Since then, Armstrong’s career has taken numerous unexpected twists and turns that include pistachios, designing a PhD program on a napkin, and becoming an unintent...
Related Electricalengineering Topics