EEcosystem Podcast Episodes

In this conversation, Steve Sandler discusses the upcoming DesignCon event and the sessions and presentations he will be giving. He also talks about the new products Picotest has developed for the emerging trend of 2000 amps in data centers and AI. Steve explains the challenges in designing and testing at these power levels and the innovations Picotest has made in cooling and load cells. He emphasizes the importance of the ecosystem and resolving knowledge gaps to keep up with increasing demands. Takeaways: -The trend of 2000 amps in data centers and AI is growing faster than expected, and PicoTest has developed new products to address the challenges in designing and testing at these power levels. -Innovations in cooling and load cells have been made to handle the high power densities and heat dissipation requirements. -The ecosystem and resolving knowledge gaps are crucial in keeping up with the increasing demands of the industry.

The explosion of automotive and industrial sensors is driving the demand for new cutting-edge ADC sensor technology. This week Kyle Stone of Texas Instruments discusses how this proliferation of sensor technologies has driven TI to innovate and create both on-chip and discrete ADC sensor solutions and what's available for engineers to meet these growing challenges.

Keysight RF subject matter expert and YouTuber, Anurag Bhargava, discusses 3D RF module design and the challenges engineers face in integrating dissimilar technologies into a small form factor. He emphasizes the need for an open and interoperable ecosystem of design tools to address these challenges. Bhargava also highlights the importance of simulation and characterization in ensuring system-level performance and reliability.

In this episode, Matthew Haber CEO of Cofactr, discusses how he and his co-founder Phillip Gulley have launched AI-powered solutions that connect real-time data and materials intelligence that can flow seamlessly between engineers, buyers, distributors, and contract manufacturers to streamline the entire process and ensure supply chain resilience.

The industry has been buzzing for a couple of years about Chiplet technology and the possibilities this could open up for engineers. However, it's hard to tell where the industry stands in realizing and adopting this technology in and our ability to scale. In this episode, we talk with industry insider, Stephen Slater, Director of product management at Keysight EDA. Stephen shares all he's observing across a dynamically emerging Chiplet ecosystem. From his involvement in the UCIe Consortium to reliable IP and Keysight's current favorable market position that Keysight has developed in their capabilities in simulation--this brief conversation is packed with insights and access to resources where you can learn more.

In this week's episode, RF/Microwave Cable technology veterans, Dan Birch and Ron Souders discuss the challenges of maintaining the stability and reliability of these crucial interconnects. They unpack which applications drive tighter performance specs, increasing channel complexities, and why stability is a critical concern for design & development engineers.

In this episode, we delve into Electronic Design Magazine's yearly career and salary survey with Michelle Kopier, Group Associate Publisher. Learn about their online tool, utilizing data from 2000+ engineers, to determine salary based on education, experience, and US state of residence. Unravel strategies for maximizing earning potential for your engineering career using real-world data.

In this conversation, Judy Warner talks with High-Speed Expert, Lee Ritchey about power delivery systems (PDS) design. They discuss the definition of PDS and the elements involved in its design. Lee explains the challenges in PDS design, including the need to reduce power supply voltage and engineer high currents. They also address common myths and misconceptions about PDS and the importance of considering it early in the design process. Lee provides a concrete tip for improving PDS design and shares his thoughts on the future of PDS. The conversation concludes with recommendations for further learning on PDS design.