EEcosystem Podcast Episodes

In this conversation, Judy Warner and David Schild discuss the latest developments in the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry, focusing on the importance of a robust domestic supply chain, membership growth in the PCBAA, and efforts to support manufacturing here in the States. They highlight the significance of recent engagements with the decision maker on the Hill and the need for collaboration across the industry to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain for microelectronics.

Can your cell phone really connect straight to satellites? In this episode, Judy Warner and Keysight’s Murthy Upmaka explore 5G’s promises vs. reality, how non-terrestrial networks (NTN) are changing the design landscape, and why digital twins and "shifting left" will unlock the future of 6G workflows for engineers like you.

From SpaceX avionics to founding Quilter, Sergiy Nesterenko is tackling PCB design’s biggest bottleneck: manual layout. Can first principles + AI finally transform how boards get designed and built? Listen in as we explore the future of PCB design, auto-router failures, and what AI really means for engineers.

What does the future of domestic electronics manufacturing mean for engineers? In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, host Judy Warner talks with David Schild, Executive Director of the PCBAA, about building stronger supply chains, addressing workforce challenges, and creating more opportunities for US-based engineers. You’ll learn about: -Why supply chain resilience matters for product design and prototyping -New industry measures to support U.S. manufacturing competitiveness -Workforce shortages and strategies to attract the next generation of engineers -How engineers can get involved and have a voice in the future of the industry 00:00 – Introduction to David Schild & PCBAA 02:12 – Why U.S. electronics manufacturing matters to engineers 06:40 – Industry measures supporting supply chain resilience 11:20 – Workforce challenges and new opportunities for engineers 15:50 – How engineers can get involved and make an impact 21:00 – Reshoring trends and lessons from recent disruptions 27:30 – Career opportunities in PCB and hardware design 32:05 – Final thoughts: building a stronger U.S. ecosystem

In this exclusive interview recorded at Microchip MASTERs 2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, Judy Warner sits down with Roger Richey (Chief Architect, Microchip) and Matt Bromley (VP, Siemens EDA) to discuss the powerful new partnership between Microchip and Siemens. Together, they explore how Siemens’s new PartQuest Design Enablement platform is transforming the engineer’s journey, from component discovery to design integration, leveraging AI and powerful data intelligence.

Join Judy Warner, founder of The EEcosystem, and Professor Eric Bogatin, world-renowned signal integrity expert, as they introduce this graduate-level, 30+ hour course designed to sharpen your engineering intuition and skills in high-speed digital design. This comprehensive, online masterclass is completely free to engineers worldwide, thanks to the support of our industry sponsors. You’ll get structured, bite-sized lessons covering signal integrity, power integrity, timing, stackups, vias, PDN, and measurement—practical knowledge you can apply immediately. 🚀 Advance your career. Build stronger designs. Become a better engineer. 👉 Register now: https://www.theeecosystem.com/hsdd-masterclass

Sean Patterson, CTO of Summit Interconnect, joins Judy Warner to explore how AI is transforming PCB manufacturing and design engineering. They discuss industry challenges, workforce adaptation, and how AI can drive collaboration and innovation. Sean also introduces CrossGen.ai, his new online community designed to help engineers and tech professionals navigate the future of AI-driven work. 🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com

In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner catches up with legendary power integrity expert Steve Sandler, founder of Picotest, fresh off a European tour of PCIM and the IEEE SPI conference. They dive deep into the unprecedented pace of AI-driven innovation, its impact on power systems and thermal management, and how engineers can stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing landscape. Steve shares practical advice for engineers—young and seasoned—on building intuition, finding mentorship, and navigating the expanding gap between academia and industry. Plus, hear his take on the role of AI in design tools, the limitations of SPICE, and why old-school wisdom is more important than ever. 🔧 Whether you’re struggling with thermal design, scaling innovation, or just trying to keep up with the AI wave, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com