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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...
Tips for Designing Power Inductors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - December 01, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDesigners often times rely on design software from the manufacturer, which can help to reduce development time. With tools, such as REDEXPERT, designers get a tool that identifies the right inductance for a buck or a boost converter quickly. In this podcast, we will discuss a few tips and tricks...
Passing Storm or New Normal? How Should We Think of Today’s Electronics Supply Chain?
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - November 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourIn this Industry Tech Days 2022 keynote panel discussion, we get to hear from three industry leaders: - Michael Knight, President of the Exponential Technology Group and Senior VP of Corporate Business Development at TTI. - Jeff Newell, Senior VP of Products at electronics distributor Mouse...
Efficient Filter Connection in the Layout
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - November 17, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAdvancing technology is built with greater component density, leading to pressing questions regarding circuit board layout. In this episode, we'll answer questions, like how many vias are actually useful and proper arrangement, and how much does the capacitance value and the impendance of the fe...
Selecting Coaxial Cables and Cable Assemblies
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - November 10, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCoaxial cables are widely used as transmission lines for radio frequency signals and the quality of a coaxial cable assembly is related to many production and assembly details of the product. However, remembering all the details of coaxial cable types can be very complicated. In this podcast, we...
Intel VP Aims to Deliver AI Everywhere and to Everyone
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - November 08, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutesWei has always been at the cutting edge of hardware and software as Intel transformed from a PC-based hardware company to a world leader in data centers, cloud, mobile, and now AI solutions. He spearheaded compiler development that set world records for performance on parallel servers and sup...
Feedback Loop Compensation of a Current-Mode Flyback Converter with Optocouplers
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - October 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe flyback converter with current-mode control is widely used in isolated applications, in which an optocoupler transmits the output voltage feedback signal across the isolation barrier for regulation. This means that the optocoupler and its characteristics need to be taken into account when de...
AMD Low-Power Guru Addresses the Looming Electronics Power Challenge
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - October 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourStarting his engineering education by taking classes at Caltech under Carver Mead, one of “one of the luminaries of computer VLSI design,” Sam Naffziger “really got excited about the VLSI design field” early in his career. That excitement hasn’t waned a bit as he continues to tackle important ch...
Behind the Magic of High Frequency Chip Bead Ferrites
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - October 20, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs technology progresses, EMC continues to grow in importance and there is now a demand to know the characteristics of EMC components being used beyond their current, typical application range. In this podcast, we'll explain the different properties between multilayer ferrite beads in high frequ...
RF Gain Block Amplifier for Broadband Operation
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - October 13, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNew technology is being pushed to operate at increased bandwidths over wider frequency ranges. It's important for design engineers to have a reliable all-purpose radio frequency (RF) amplifier on hand. The standard process when changing the operating frequency range of an existing RF amplifier u...
From the Ground Up—Zoox Turns a Corner with New AV and Sensor System Designs
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - October 11, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutesZoox is designing cars with autonomy as a primary requirement from the outset. That means no drivers, no steering wheel, and no gas or brake pedals. As their motto highlights, Zoox builds cars for riders, not drivers. In this interesting keynote interview from Industry Tech Days 2022, Ryan Mc...
Transformers- What Characteristics are Important to You?
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - October 06, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, we will discuss several iterations of a transformer, all that achieve the same fundamental requirements. We will also illustrate failure modes that are often overlooked by online design tools, and then demonstrate solutions that could reduce cost and improve performance. Click h...
Beat the Heat with Thermal Management
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - September 29, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThermal management is a challenge due to the miniatiruzation of designs, components, and an increase in power density. In this podcast, we will discuss Thermal Interface Materials and how a good thermal management of your designs will ensure longer component and device lifetime. Click here or vi...
Bringing Design Order to a Chaotic World: Insights From Top Execs at Digi-Key and Molex
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - September 27, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutesIn this keynote interview from Industry Tech Days 2022, we hear from two leaders at electronics industry heavyweight companies—Digi-Key and Molex. Dave Doherty is the President and COO of distributor Digi-Key Electronics while Joe Nelligan is the CEO of Molex, a leading supplier of connectors an...
Power Modules Explained
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - September 22, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we are talking about the function of power modules. Our purpose is to provide an overview of the MagI3C Power Modules from Wurth Elektronik and compare different power modules against other discrete solutions. We will also discuss power module features and benefits as well as ex...
Interpreting Datasheet Values and Specifications of Capacitors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - September 15, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCapacitor datasheets are often misunderstood and it is very possible that you are not getting the expected performance in your application. In this podcast, we will explain what information can be found in data sheets and what may be missing, but desperately needed, to understand the behavior of...
US Semi Fab SkyWater Seeks to Co-Innovate in Quantum, Photonics, and…Free Silicon?
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - September 13, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutesAs we think about advancements in the semiconductor world, it is typically focused on nanometer feature sizes and new transistor technologies like FinFETs and RibbonFETs. But, Steven Kosier, CTO of SkyWater points out that: At any particular technology node, there are all sorts of other things ...
Optimizing the Lifetime of Optocouplers
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - September 08, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhen designing a circuit, one of the main considerations you need to take is the expected lifetime; not only based on the product itself, but also all the individual components included. For optocouplers, the performance degrades over time depending on the operating conditions. In this podcast, ...
Season 5 of Moore's Lobby is Coming Soon
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - September 06, 2022 13:52 - 2 minutesSeason 5 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 geeks out with CTOs, inventors, engineers, and more about the hottest trends and most interesting technologies that are shaping our f...
How to Pass Conducted Emissions Using Line Filters
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - September 01, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLearn the theory on selecting and implementing the right power line filter to reduce conducted emissions. Based on the strategy to separate differential mode and common mode components, we'll explain how to select a filter to pass the tests and demonstrate the effectivements of modal separation ...
Introduction to High Current Power Inductors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - August 25, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere are many different applications in the market that are initiating high demand for products with higher current capability and the best performance in terms of losses and thermal behavior. In response, Wurth Elektronik has created an ever-expanding portfolio to fill the needs of customers. ...
Transformer Design for EMC
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - August 11, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, we'll take a look at the transformers impact on conducted and radiated EMI in an application and what designers should avoid during the design process in order to minimize EMI. We will explain in detail what practical construction techniques we can employ in order to mitigate th...
Flexible Transformers for DC/DC Applications
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - August 04, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingShort, sweet, and to the point. Learn how the WE-FLEX and WE-FLEX HV series of flexible transformers could work for your isolated DC/DC converters. In this brief podcast, we'll discuss the benefits of each transformer, explain the differences between the two series, and explain how to understand...
The Effects of Harsh Environmental Conditions on Film Capacitors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - July 28, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHumidity and temperature have always been critical for many components, and one of the most important are capacitors. Depending on the application, a wide variety of environmental conditions can occur. The location of use also determines the resulting humidity and temperature. An application in ...
Throwback- Basics of Power Transformers
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - July 21, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWE are doing Throwback Thursday #TBT – For the next few weeks, we’re republishing our most popular podcasts of the last year. Last week, we replayed our Webinar, "Basics of Power Inductors," with our presenter, George Slama, Senior Application and Content Engineer with Wurth Elektronik. Today, w...
Ep. 50 | AWS VP of Engineering Bill Vass on AI, Quantum Computing, and the Metaverse
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - July 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourWhile he is currently the VP of Engineering at what is probably the largest computing company in the world, Bill Vass was not always convinced a career in computing was a good option: My primary major was in geology, actually, because I never thought people would actually pay you just to do com...
Throwback- Basics of Power Inductors
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - July 14, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWE are doing Throwback Thursday #TBT – For the next few weeks, we’re republishing our most popular podcasts of the last year. This podcast comes from a WEbinar presented by Würth Elektronik's George Slama, Senior Application and Content Engineer. This first session covers inductors and how to sp...
Throwback- USB Interface from an EMC Point of View- Part II
Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast - July 07, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWE are doing Throwback Thursday #TBT – For the next few weeks, we’re republishing our most popular podcasts of the last year. In last week's broadcast, we began our discussion regarding the design of a USB but from a viewpoint of EMC considerations. We discussed the hardware and components, EMC ...
Ep. 49 | Driven and Connected, Arm VP Talks Intersection of Automotive and IoT
Moore's Lobby: Where engineers talk all about circuits - July 05, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutesDipti Vachani fell in love with technology during her high school years when the idea of being able to write code and magically make something do what she wanted amazed her. Her programming skills, typing speed, and…...running ability?...helped her win computer science contests around the nation...
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