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Power UpPowering the Future: Energy Harvesting and Its Impact on IoT and SustainabilityIn an era characterized by a significant surge in global energy consumption, which is anticipated to rise by 47% over the next three decades, the need for sustainable and alternative energy sources has become increasingly important. Energy harvesting is a viable option that involves the capture of energy from renewable sources, including solar, mechanical and thermal sources. In this podcast with Tristan Cool, industrial IoT product marketing manager at Silicon Labs, we will analyze the advantages and design issues with energy harvesting for low power.2024-01-2420 minPower UpPowering Efficiency and Performance of Systems with GaNIn today’s episode, Philip Zuk, senior VP of business development and marketing at Transphorm, will provide insights into the latest breakthroughs in power systems and GaN semiconductor technology, as well as an exciting development from Transphorm known as SuperGaN. Transphorm and other companies, such as Nexperia, manufacture normally-off cascode devices. A primary benefit of this configuration strategy is the backward compatibility of the gate drive with silicon MOSFETs. Join us as we explore the competition between silicon, SiC and GaN, promising consumers more efficient, cost-effective systems in the tech landscape.2024-01-1921 minPower UpRevolutionizing Energy Infrastructure: The Rise of Fully Digital GridsImagine an energy grid in which every component, from the power source to the appliances in our homes, communicates seamlessly through a digital ecosystem. This grid operates with efficiency, adapts instantaneously to changing demands and integrates renewable energy sources seamlessly.Our guest today is Antonello Monti, a distinguished expert in the field of energy, professor at RWTH Aachen University, group leader at Fraunhofer FIT and Technical Advisory Council chair at Linux Foundation Energy. Monti is at the forefront of the movement toward fully digitalized energy grids, a game-changing concept that promises increased flexibility, efficiency...2023-12-1815 minPower UpPowerUP Energy: The Future with Renewable EnergiesOur future environment depends on renewable and sustainable energy. To maximize sustainable energy sources, energy gathering and grid integration are essential. Silicon carbide makes green energy systems more efficient and resilient. To ensure high-quality goods and system design flexibility, end-to-end vertical integration is necessary. In this podcast with Simon Keeton, executive vice president and general manager of the power solutions group at onsemi, we analyze the pivotal role that SiC solutions play in optimizing energy harvesting and efficient grid integration for sustainable energy sources. We will also introduce the next PowerUP Energy Virtual Conference, coming on Dec. 12 and 13.2023-11-2214 minPower UpRevolutionizing 5G/6G With GaN TechnologyFinwave, an MIT-founded startup, has been making waves with its patented 3DGaN technology, promising to revolutionize the landscape of energy-efficient 5G/6G communications, data centers, automotive, IoT and beyond. We dive deep into the world of semiconductor innovation with an interview featuring Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre, Finwave Semiconductor’s newly appointed CEO, and explore the remarkable advancements in linearity, manufacturing and applications that 3DGaN technology brings to the forefront.2023-11-2015 minPower UpSiC Solutions for High-Voltage ApplicationsSilicon carbide (SiC) is a wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor known for its remarkable advantages in power electronics. Its unique properties, such as low switching losses, high power density, superior thermal conductivity and ability to operate at high temperatures, make it an ideal choice for various industries. Furthermore, SiC’s capability to function reliably in high-temperature environments is a game-changer, ensuring system longevity. In a podcast featuring Microchip Technology’s VP Clayton Pillion and technical staff applications engineer Ehab Tarmoom, both from Microchip’s SiC business unit, we delve into the potential impact of SiC across a wide range of industries. From e...2023-11-0822 minPower UpAccelerating Circuit Design and Analysis with Simulation ToolsIn today’s episode, we’re going to explore a software tool known as QSPICE. QSPICE is a free analog and mixed-signal simulator renowned for its high simulation speed, accuracy and reliability. It’s a versatile tool that empowers engineers to simulate a wide range of electronic circuits, from the simplest to the most complex. It also accurately models various aspects, such as I²C communication and dynamic register changes during the simulation, reducing errors and making circuit performance prediction more reliable. In this podcast with QSPICE creator Mike Engelhardt, we will analyze different aspects of this tool.2023-10-3018 minPower UpRF-Based Wireless Power NetworksIn this podcast with Energous CEO Cesar Johnston, we’ll explore the sector of the wireless power network industry and related partnerships. In an era when environmental considerations are paramount, how does Energous ensure its technology is green? Unlike conventional methods, the company provides both at-contact and over-the-air charging capabilities, addressing several challenges.2023-10-1914 minPower UpEmpowering the Future: The Intersection of the Automotive and Semiconductor IndustriesIn this podcast with Frank Heidemann, VP and technology leader of SET at NI, we explore how OEMs are becoming more self-sufficient, how semiconductor companies are carving out new paths, and how electrification is reshaping the automotive and semiconductor industries.2023-10-0526 minPower UpAdvancing Wide-Bandgap Technologies Through Foundry ServicesIn this podcast, JH Shyu, chairman of Episil; John Wei, president of Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS); and Shyh-Chiang Shen, GaN program director at VIS and professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, will talk about the challenges in terms of manufacturing, as well as devices and applications for wide-bandgap semiconductors.2023-09-2027 min
Embedded EdgeNFC Roadmap, Ambient IoT and Silicon PhotonicsIn this podcast, we discuss the NFC technology roadmap to 2028, why open, ambient IoT is key to the proliferation of connected devices, and an open silicon photonics platform to address HPC/AI needs.2023-09-1435 minPower UpBuilding a Smarter Grid: Intel’s Solution for Reliable Renewable EnergyBy embracing smart grid solutions, communities and industries can tap into the power of renewable energy while ensuring a stable and dependable energy supply. In this podcast with Michael Bates, worldwide general manager for energy at Intel, we explore the critical importance of building a smarter grid to support reliable renewable-energy solutions.2023-09-1126 min
AI with Sally Ward-FoxtonGenerative AI Is Coming To Mobile PhonesIn this podcast, Sally chats to Qualcomm's Vinesh Sukumar about the company's demos of generative AI running on Snapdragon mobile phone processors and the future of generative AI at the edge, as well as some of the tricks up Snapdragon's sleeve for AI acceleration.2023-08-2530 minEmbedded EdgeArduino Adds More On Board To Speed Up Idea To PrototypeIn this podcast we chat with Alessandro Ranellucci of Arduino to hear about the company’s new UNO R4 32-bit development offering Wi-Fi connectivity and one-click cloud connectivity for IoT.2023-07-1017 minPower UpPowerUP Community: Wide Bandgap and Power DesignDuring our PowerUP virtual conference, we had an exceptional lineup of speakers and companies. The main topics covered include wide bandgap, superjunction MOSFETs and other power design trends. In this podcast, you will hear the voices of Alex Lidow, CEO of EPC; Guy Moxey, senior director of Power Products at Wolfspeed; Victor Veliadis, executive director and CTO of PowerAmerica; Johannes Schoiswohl, business line head EPIC at Infineon; Stephen Oliver, VP of corporate marketing and investor relations at Navitas; Mrinal K. Das, senior director of Technical Marketing of Advanced Power Division at onsemi; Hubie Noto, director of marketing at Silanna...2023-07-061h 41Embedded EdgeEmbedded Edge Future of the Car ConferenceNitin Dahad, editor in chief of Embedded.com, shares an interview from the Future of the Car 2023 conference.2023-06-3022 minPower UpPowerUP: What to Expect Next WeekIn this podcast with Steven Shackell, director of global supplier management at Arrow Electronics, we will introduce the upcoming PowerUP Expo agenda. The main topics to be discussed at PowerUP include wide bandgap, the next generation of superjunction MOSFETs, power management trends and applications like electric vehicles and motor control. Reserve your seat now at powerup-expo.com.2023-06-1614 minPower UpPowering Embedded Systems in Industrial ApplicationsIn today's PowerUp episode, Tom Truman, Vice President of Industrial and Performance Power Solutions at Renesas Electronics, will be sharing his insights on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of power delivery for embedded systems in industrial applications.2023-06-1322 minPower UpThe Next Step for Green EnergyWe must cut our emissions to zero in order to halt and reverse climate change. To do this, our energy system must be completely overhauled to produce exclusively sustainable and renewable energy. In this podcast with Patrick Le Fèvre, technology evangelist and chief marketing and communications officer at Powerbox, we will explore technology and the next step toward a renewable energy future.2023-05-2520 minPower UpPCIM 2023: Power Electronics is everywhere!PCIM was a fantastic experience. Wide-bandgap semiconductors, but also big markets, such as industrial and automotive, will see several technological advancements. In today's episode, I would like to draw your attention to the atmosphere of PCIM and in these audios you will hear the voices of:Pietro Scalia, Senior Director, Automotive Traction Solutions Power Solutions Group (PSG), onsemi (~00:04 until 00:29)Alex Lidow, CEO, EPC (~00:29 until 00:38)Guy Moxey, Senior Director Power Products, Wolfspeed (~00:39 until 00:50)Dilder Chowdhury, Director Strategic Marketing, Nexperia (~00:50 until 00:57)Andrea Bricconi, Chief Commercial Officer, Cambridge GaN Devices (~00:58 until 01:10)Phil...2023-05-192h 03AI with Sally Ward-FoxtonThe Future of LLMs, Compute Democratization and Open-Source ModelsIn this podcast, Sally speaks to SambaNova CEO Rodrigo Liang about how the success of ChatGPT and other LLMs is impacting businesses, what this means for compute democratization and open-source approaches, and how big LLMs can get. 2023-05-1738 minEmbedded EdgeMemory Allocation, Digital-Friendly Analog and Configurable 64-bit RISC-VIn this podcast, we talk to SemiDynamics about its fully configurable 64-bit RISC-V core, VyperCore talks about memory allocation management to enable 10x compute performance improvement, and Agile Analog speaks on new digitally wrapped analog IP subsystems.2023-05-0523 minAI with Sally Ward-FoxtonThe First Market for Neuromorphic Processing: ToysIn this podcast episode , Sally speaks to SynSense’s Dylan Muir about the company’s design win for its neuromorphic processor in a toy robot that recognises gestures, the company’s two processors and the differences between them, as well as the synergies between dynamic vision sensor cameras and neuromorphic processors.2023-05-0329 minPower UpReducing Energy Consumed By Household AppliancesPower electronics must improve efficiency to meet international standards and reduce power waste, making in this way products more sustainable. From mobile phone chargers to industrial SMPS, all AC-powered applications need power supplies. Cambridge startup Pulsiv emerged with their power electronics technology. In this podcast episode featuring Darrel Kingham, Chief Executive Officer of Pulsiv, we will analyze how Pulsiv is reaching this market goal with a patent solution.2023-05-0316 minPower UpFortronic: Power Electronics in Italy!Together with E-Tech, an international event dedicated to innovative electrical and electronic technologies, Fortronic has seen a lot of companies talking about power electronics. In this podcast episode, you will hear from Diego Giordani, Assodel Director, Alexey Cherkasov, Marketing Director in Leapers Semiconductor Saeed Safari, Field Application Engineer Industrial Products Broadcom, Steve Roberts, Innovation Manager at Recom, Andreas Mangler, Director Strategic Marketing – Member of the Extended Management Board di Rutronik Electronics Worldwide.2023-05-0221 minPower UpEngineered Substrate Scales GaN Technology to Higher VoltagesGallium Nitride (GaN) power devices have shown better switching frequencies, higher power densities, and higher power conversion efficiency with more straightforward topologies when compared to traditional silicon (Si) devices. In this PowerUP episdoe with Cem Basceri, CEO and President of Qromis, we discuss a novel strategy for expanding GaN's production capacity in a non-silicon fabrication facility (Fab) to improve its application space, enable monolithic integration, and boost wafer diameters.2023-04-2720 minPower UpExploring the Intersection of Energy, Power Technologies, and Quantum PhysicsApplying quantum computing to the energy sector has disruptive potential for the current energy system. The exponential increase in computing power offered by quantum computers will be crucial for constructing a new energy horizon. In this episode with Federico Faggin, an Italian physicist, inventor, and entrepreneur, we delve into the fascinating world of energy, power technologies, and quantum physics. 2023-04-1321 minEmbedded EdgeRenesas on Panthronics Acquisition and Synopsys' Cloud EDA and Multi-die Focus at SNUG 2023In this episode of Embedded Edge with Nitin, Sailesh Chittipeddi from Renesas Electronics discusses the Panthronics acquisition and its relevance to the company's connectivity strategy, as well as insights from Synopsys executives at the SNUG 2023 event on cloud EDA, silicon lifecycle management, multi-die, and AI-driven EDA.2023-04-0734 minPower UpAPEC 2023: Power Electronics Design Is NowIn this podcast, Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio reports on speeches and interviews with industry leaders during APEC.2023-03-2848 minEmbedded EdgeEmbedded World 2023 Podcast: Serving The Smart Connected EdgeIn this special edition podcast from embedded world 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany, we look at the latest in edge AI, IoT, and machine vision to serve the smart connected edge.2023-03-2235 minPower UpAPEC Preview, PowerUP Expo and Power Design TrendsIn this podcast, I will talk with Patrick Le Fèvre, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, Powerbox, and he will speak with us about his experience in power electronics and APEC. We announce the Call for Papers for the PowerUP June 2023 Edition!2023-03-1319 minEmbedded EdgeSoftware-Defined Vehicles, Intelligent Edge, and Edge ConnectivityIn this podcast: a look at what’s happening in software-defined vehicles from the e/e architecture perspective, intelligent edge trends and FPGAs, plus edge connectivity, especially for asset tracking where multiple protocols need to be managed.2023-03-1037 minAI with Sally Ward-FoxtonSilicon Labs adds AI acceleration to wireless IoT chipsIn this podcast, Sally speaks to Silicon Labs' Matt Maupin and Dan Kozin about the company's wireless IoT chips with AI acceleration, what use cases need this capability, how the accelerator fits into the device's deep sleep modes, and how AI works with the company's software stack. 2023-03-1027 minPower UpWide bandgap Semiconductors for EVsElectric and hybrid electric vehicles are seeking efficient and cost-effective power conversion technologies. Wide bandgap semiconductors provide higher performance compared to silicon. In this special report with Filippo Di Giovanni, Strategic Marketing, Power Transistor sub-Group, STMicroelectronics, Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio will discuss the main challenges and which benefits GaN/SiC can offer to the automotive industry.2023-03-0121 minPower UpPosition Sensors for Electric MotorsPosition sensors can be integral to several electrical motors' motor commutation control loops. The motor control algorithm sets the currents through the coils and the timing of those currents. The angle of the applied field has to be in quadrature with the rotor's field direction for maximum efficiency. In this podcast with Alessandro Maggioni, Senior Regional Marketing Manager in EMEA for the Advance Solution Group at onsemi, we will analyze different aspects of rotary position sensors.2023-02-2216 minAI with Sally Ward-FoxtonNXP Switches to In-House IP for On-Chip NPUsIn this episode, Sally speaks with NXP’s director of AI, Ali Ors, about the decision to move to in-house IP for NPUs in NXP’s microcontroller and application processor lines. We also discuss NXP’s NPU roadmap, software stack, and new AI model watermarking feature. 2023-02-1731 minPower UpMotor Control Design TrendsElectric motors are widely used in several electronic applications; they are everywhere Market analysts estimate that 11 billion electric motors are added to the market annually and consume 45 percent of all electrical energy. In this podcast with Jose Quinones, Staff Applications Engineer at Qorvo’s Programmable Power Management Group, we will analyze the fundamental concepts every designer, maker, or student must master to face a motor control application. 2023-02-1630 minEmbedded EdgeDesigning with Chiplets To Build The Dream ChipIn this episode, we talk about chiplets, 3D stacking, heterogenous integration, and multi-die systems design. Stanford University’s Subhasish Mitra talks about his keynote at the HiPEAC conference, where he talked about using computation immersed in memory to break down the memory wall and the scaling wall and build a dream chip delivering 1000x energy efficiency. And then, we talk to Cadence, Synopsys, and Eliyan about some of the opportunities and challenges for chiplet design.2023-02-1033 minPower UpThe Next Wave of SiC: Manufacturing, Supply Chain and CostThe silicon carbide (SiC) industry is growing in many markets. The electric vehicle (EV) market is preparing to move toward SiC inverters, as Tesla has already done. Mercedes-Benz has adopted onsemi’s SiC technology for traction inverters as part of a strategic collaboration. In this podcast with Pietro Scalia, director of automotive traction solutions at onsemi, we will discover the phase of manufacturing of SiC solutions, design issues, and what's behind its cost.2022-12-1326 minEmbedded EdgeMatter Aims to Make Smart Home Devices ‘Just Work’The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) launched the Matter standard with great fanfare in Amsterdam this month, where chip vendors to consumer brands talked about its role in making all smart home products work together, no matter what connectivity protocol is used. In this podcast, we talk to some of the chip vendors about its role in making this happen.2022-11-2828 minPower UpGaN Devices for Space ApplicationsGaN power devices should be the ideal choice for power conversion applications in space because they are more robust than hard rad MOSFETs when exposed to various forms of radiation. The electrical and thermal performance of GaN has also demonstrated superior operation in a space environment. In this podcast, Bel Lazar, Chief Executive Officer of EPC Space, will analyze the importance of GaN for the space industry. Bel Lazar brings 30+ years of experience in the semiconductor, aerospace, and defense technology fields. In addition to his role as CEO of EPC Space, Bel currently serves as COO of Efficient Power C...2022-11-2319 minEmbedded EdgeIt’s not all about Moore’s Law scaling, embedded boards and EDA 2.0In this podcast, we talk to GlobalFoundries about serving the need of most applications that don’t need the technologies arising from Moore’s Law scaling and single-digit nanometer technologies. Plus, we talk to congatec about trends in boards and modules and to Cadence Design Systems about EDA 2.0.2022-11-2227 minEmbedded EdgeSmart Homes and Post-Quantum SecurityIn this podcast, we talk about technologies and products for Matter, Amazon Sidewalk, Wi-Sun, and Wi-Fi 6 that help enable solutions for smart homes and smarter living, and about post-quantum cryptography, needed for when quantum computers will break current security encryption systems that the IoT depends on.2022-10-2721 minPower Upelectronica 2022: Let’s Get Started!From Nov. 15 to 18, electronica 2022 will bring the international electronics industry together at the Munich exhibition grounds. Wide Bandgap Semiconductors, Renewable Energies, Smart Grid, and Energy Storage will be the major topics covered by the Power Electronics Forum at electronica 2022. Here is the full agenda. In this podcast, onsemi president and CEO Hassane El-Khoury, Silanna Semiconductor North America CEO Mark Drucker, and of Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) CEO Alex Lidow will introduce the Power Electronics Forum.2022-10-2740 minPower UpGaN Devices Design for High VoltagesPower-switching transistors built with gallium nitride (GaN) are superior to those built with silicon (Si). Odyssey Semiconductor has developed a method to achieve area-selective doped regions in GaN, opening the door to the realization of vertical-conduction devices. In this podcast with Mark Davidson, CEO of Odyssey Semiconductor, we will analyze the structure of GaN for high voltages.2022-10-0427 minPower UpGaN Devices Design for High VoltagesPower-switching transistors built with gallium nitride (GaN) are superior to those built with silicon (Si). Odyssey Semiconductor has developed a method to achieve area-selective doped regions in GaN, opening the door to the realization of vertical-conduction devices. In this podcast with Mark Davidson, CEO of Odyssey Semiconductor, we will analyze the structure of GaN for high voltages.2022-10-0427 minEmbedded EdgeEE Times 50th AnniversaryTo commemorate the 50thanniversary, Nitin Dahad unfolds the story of the electronics industry’s evolution through the eyes of two EE|Times’ former editors-in-chief. Richard Wallace and Girish Mhatre discuss developing a world-class editorial team, the role of semiconductors today, and implications for serving the industry in the years to come.2022-09-2241 minPower UpFusion Energy: What’s next?The anticipated global energy goals cannot be met with current clean technology. Perhaps the only clean, abundant energy source that can meet the anticipated demand gap is fusion. But for us to succeed, a lot of R&D is required. In this podcast with Todd Ditmire co-founder of Focused Energy, we will discover the current situation and the next challenges for fusion energy. 2022-08-3028 minPower UpBattery Technology Boosts Electrification and SustainabilityIn this podcast we will analyze battery technology with Vincent Pluvinage, CEO and co-founder of OneD Battery Sciences which has developed SINANODE, a set of technologies that “supercharge” the amount of energy stored, speed of charging, power delivered to EV batteries. This proprietary and patented technology increases energy density and lifetime while reducing costs of EV batteries. Let’s talk with Vincent.2022-08-0432 minEmbedded EdgePodcast: DAC 2022 – Connectivity IP, Chiplets, eFPGAs and Quantum SecurityThe second of two podcast episodes from this year’s 59th Design Automation Conference (DAC 2022). Looking beyond the main EDA vendors, we talk IP, connectivity, chiplets, eFPGAs and post-quantum cryptography.2022-07-2024 minEmbedded EdgePodcast: DAC 2022 – Digital Twins, Cloud EDA, Intelligent DesignAt this year’s 59th Design Automation Conference (DAC 2022), we talked to the major EDA vendors on trends in the design automation world, pointing to digital twins and the metaverse, cloud-based EDA, and intelligent system design. Verification and democratization of silicon was also a key topic.2022-07-2031 minEmbedded EdgePodcast: embedded world 2022: Boards, software and solutions newsThird and final in our series of embedded edge podcasts from embedded world in Nuremberg highlights news from key players in boards, software and solutions.2022-07-1334 minEmbedded EdgePodcast: embedded world 2022: Latest in RISC-VSecond of three embedded edge podcasts from embedded world in Nuremberg highlights news from the RISC-V ecosystem, including new products.2022-07-1226 minPower UpHighlights from Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022The Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. in June saw 200,000 car enthusiasts and motorsports fans spend four days ogling over a vast array of both combustion engine and electric Formula 1 cars, supercars, hypercars, and vintage cars, as well as watching their favorite cars aim to break the record on the famous Goodwood 1.16 mile hill climb. In this podcast, Nitin Dahad, editor of embedded.com, will tell us about his experience at the Goodwood festival. He interviewed executives of some relevant OEMs, such as Lamborghini and Mercedes.2022-07-1235 minPower UpThe road ahead for e-mobilityReplacing fuel combustion vehicles with electric vehicles is one of the best alternatives in order to reduce CO2 emissions. Electric mobility is a crucial driver of the energy revolution, and it is predicted to boost demand for renewable energy. Today’s biggest challenge is to recharge the battery in the shortest time. In this talk with John De Souza, president and co-founder of Ample, we will discuss the main challenges occurring in e-mobility and the next step.2022-07-0521 minEmbedded EdgePodcast: embedded world 2022: Processors, MCUs, memory, FPGAsFirst of three embedded edge podcasts from embedded world in Nuremberg highlights news on processing, microcontrollers, memory and FPGAs. Plus, a special report from the Goodwood Festival of Speed on the tech behind a special 2021 McLaren 720S Spider sports car.2022-06-3041 minPower UpPowerUP Virtual Conference: All together now!PowerUP Expo is a Virtual Conference and Exhibition with the goal of envisioning the future of power electronics. It will take place June 28–June 30. The main topics are wide bandgap, low power and other semiconductors, and energy trends. Let’s listen to the voices of the speakers who are supporting us in this upcoming event! 2022-06-2240 minEmbedded EdgeSeparation Kernels and Deterministic Behavior in Safety Critical SystemsIn this embedded edge podcast, we talk about ‘cloudification’ of connected devices, separation kernels, and the importance of deterministic behavior in mission critical and safety critical systems. Guests include Pavan Singh of Lynx Software Technologies, who explains how its MOSA.ic platform now supports deployment of Google Anthos bare metal at the mission critical edge; and Dirk Akemann of SEGGER who talks about SEGGER’s introduction of runtime libraries enabling deterministic behavior when running C++, opening up the possibility of using C++ in many more safety critical applications.2022-06-1424 minPower UpPowering Electric VehiclesVehicle electrification is a key part of the plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road transport. Wide-bandgap semiconductors provide various advantages over conventional silicon alternatives, and, as such, can improve EVs and hybrids. In this podcast with Alexandre Cosneau, co-founder and CTO of FTEX, we will discover the powertrain technology and the advantages of GaN for EVs. Cosneau is finding ways of optimizing power conversions, from battery design to motor efficiency, which are paramount to FTEX technology and solutions. 2022-06-0300 min
Power UpPower Electronics Insights at PCIMPCIM has hosted a lot of companies that are playing to the sound of GaN and SiC, but not only. Semiconductors for electric vehicles, the energy revolution, all these are part of an ecosystem that is evolving at a fast speed. Let’s listen to some of the speakers I met at PCIM. Thank you for taking the time to show me your products and innovations. It has really been a pleasure to meet you all! 2022-05-2545 minEmbedded EdgeRISC-V Adoption Growth, plus AI Needs Brain-Inspired ComputingIn this episode of the embedded edge with Nitin podcast, we talk to the CEO of RISC-V International, Calista Redmond, on the growth in adoption of the RISC-V instruction set architecture, underlining the Intel announcement earlier this year as being the pivotal point in the history of RISC-V. Our second guest, Steve Pawlowski, who leads Micron’s advanced computing solutions group, talks about brain-inspired computing, underlining the limitations of modern computing systems which consume far too much energy to deliver the artificial intelligence-based systems we desire. He said that to truly scale, AI needs to be much more efficient, an...2022-05-2534 minPower UpRISC-V Adoption Growth, plus AI Needs Brain-Inspired ComputingIn this episode of the embedded edge with Nitin podcast, we talk to the CEO of RISC-V International, Calista Redmond, on the growth in adoption of the RISC-V instruction set architecture, underlining the Intel announcement earlier this year as being the pivotal point in the history of RISC-V. Our second guest, Steve Pawlowski, who leads Micron’s advanced computing solutions group, talks about brain-inspired computing, underlining the limitations of modern computing systems which consume far too much energy to deliver the artificial intelligence-based systems we desire. He said that to truly scale, AI needs to be much more efficient, and sh...2022-05-2434 minAI with Sally Ward-FoxtonEvent-Based Vision, plus Compressing Activations with Perceive’s Steve TeigOn this podcast: One of event-based vision’s founding fathers, a sneak preview of GrAI Matter Labs’ image processing AI chip, and Perceive’s Steve Teig on a new way to compress activations2022-05-1022 minPower UpGaN Technology for Power ConversionPower conversion systems are at the heart of every electronic device, from home appliances, laptops and data centers, but also electric vehicles. In this podcast with Thierry Bouchet, CEO of Wise-Integration, we will discover the advantages of GaN for power conversion solutions. Wise-Integration, a spin-off from CEA-LETI, is a company that develops GaN integrated solutions from TSMC to miniaturize power supplies and improve energy efficiency.2022-04-2720 minPower UpAPEC 2022—Back in-person, finally!Many people from academia and industry had the chance to discuss the most recent developments in GaN and SiC during the latest edition of APEC, which was held March 21–24, 2022 in Houston. During the conference, I had the opportunity to speak with so many experts and ventured further and further into this amazing power electronics ecosystem. 2022-04-0657 minPower UpWhat would it take to get Commercial Fusion Running this Decade?Global power demand is expected to double by 2040 and could increase fivefold by 2060 as electrification expands to new applications. In this podcast, we’ll hear from Glenn Weinreb, director of the Manhattan 2 project and Dr. Neil Mitchell, former director of the ITER magnet development initiative for Fusion Energy.2022-03-3019 minEmbedded EdgeConnected Intelligent Displays, HMIs and Edge VisualizationIn this episode of the Embedded Edge podcast, we look at intelligent displays. As we see more edge intelligence being implemented, it seems a natural progression to make the human-machine interface intelligent too. We talk to two companies that have partnered to put intelligence into displays, about edge visualization capability, and about how smart displays are being used in different vertical applications.2022-03-2626 minPower UpGaN TechnologyGallium nitride improves the efficiency of power-conversion stages. GaN is attractive because it has higher energy efficiency, smaller size, reduced weight, and cheaper total cost than silicon. In this podcast with Andrea Bricconi, VP of Business Development at Cambridge GaN Devices, we will analyze the latest technologies of this wide bandgap ecosystem that will drive the next improvements.2022-03-0829 minEmbedded EdgeAddressing Memory Exploits to Enable Digital Security by DesignIn this episode of the Embedded Edge podcast, we talk to industry veteran John Goodacre about an initiative he is leading to make computer systems architecture more ‘secure by design’ by addressing memory safety exploits. This involves use of the CHERI-enabled RISC processors that are gaining significant academic and industrial interest.2022-02-1621 minPower UpSiC’s Cost CompetitivenessIn several energy industries, the silicon carbide (SiC) industry is expanding to provide highly efficient and Silicon carbide (SiC) is expanding in several energy industries to deliver extremely efficient and compact solutions. Many companies are evaluating and investing in wafer technology because of the importance of silicon carbide in fields such as e-mobility and new energy. In this podcast with Peter Gammon, Professor of SiC Power Devices at Warwick University and Founder of PGC Consultancy, we’ll look at the cost and technology of SiC. Peter Gammon is the author of over 100 publications and patents that have contributed to th...2022-02-1442 minPower UpDesign Contest – Motor Control InnovationsThis contest challenges hardware designers from all over the world to develop an innovative design project for a motor control system with the Arduino Portenta H7 board. In this podcast with Anne-Francoise Pelè, Editor-in-Chief of EE Times Europe, we present the winners and the selected projects. In April, the winners will present their projects to the industry community. 2022-02-0721 minEmbedded EdgeLidar Aims for Ubiquity, Plus Hardware Agnostic Connected Car PlatformsOn this podcast: we cover developments in lidar, as several makers have been telling us how they want to make lidar ubiquitous, plus we look behind the hardware agnostic connected car platform recently introduced by BlackBerry called BlackBerry Ivy. During the CES 2022 show, we caught up with Ted Tewkesbury, CEO of Velodyne Lidar, who tells us why it’s an ‘exciting’ time to be in the lidar industry. In the second part of the podcast, Sarah Tatsis senior vice president for the Ivy platform development at BlackBerry, talked about its hardware agnostic intelligent vehicle data platform it co-developed with Amazon...2022-02-0328 minPower UpVertical GaNGaN power devices are ideal for energy-efficient and compact power conversion systems. Vertical GaN technology could offer the full potential of GaN’s material properties as it is based on GaN substrates. Our guest is Robert Kaplar, Manager of the Semiconductor Material and Device Sciences Department at Sandia National Laboratories.2022-01-2000 minPower UpHow to Solve the Climate Change ProblemOn the PowerUp Podcast: Combatting climate change will require a restructuring of the power industry. The time has come to transition from fossil fuels to carbon-neutral energy generated by renewable sources. Our guest is Glenn Weinreb, director of The Manhattan 2 Project, and author of over 18 articles for Power Electronics News about ways to combat climate change. 2021-12-2020 minEmbedded EdgeEDA trends with Joe Sawicki, plus new $4 per day hardware-as-a-service platformOn this podcast: we chat to Joe Sawicki of Siemens, who talks about EDA trends and why he thinks digitalization in the semiconductor industry will drive massive industry growth in the years ahead, plus why he cringes when people say Moore’s Law is dead. Then we talk to MikroElektronika’s founder Neb Matic on what he said is world’s first hardware-as-a-service offer for the embedded industry, offering a real time, remote, visual development environment for just $4 a day.2021-12-1427 minAI with Sally Ward-FoxtonWorld’s Biggest GPU, plus Software-First AI Chip Design with SiFive’s Chris LattnerOn this podcast: GPU giants battle it out, plus a conversation with SiFive’s Chris Lattner on developing AI chips software-first.2021-12-0931 minPower UpPowerUP: Expecting InnovationPowerUP Expo is a virtual conference and exhibition that envisions the future of power electronics. This PowerUp podcast includes Expo participants providing a sneak peak at keynotes, panel discussions, technical presentations, and tutorials from the event.2021-11-2947 minEmbedded EdgeFPGA Clustering for HPC, Blockchain Enabling Network Sharing, Intelligent Wireless Battery ManagementXilinx talks about its new Alveo data center accelerator card and clustering solution for FPGAs in this episode of our Embedded Edge podcast. Also: Weaver Labs on how its software lets telecoms providers use blockchain to manage and monetize virtualized networks; and intelligent wireless battery management with Dukosi.2021-11-2425 minEmbedded EdgeNext Generation GPU, Democratizing Quantum Computing, and Smart Building IoTIn this episode of the Embedded Edge podcast, we hear from Imagination Technologies on a next generation GPU for ray tracing on mobile; talk about open-source software for quantum computing with Cambridge Quantum; hear about a project led by sureCore to develop cryogenic IP; and chat with Cascoda on secure IP-based mesh networks for smart buildings.2021-11-0530 minPower UpCharging Stations Needed for the Coming EV AvalancheElectric vehicles are going mainstream as EV charging infrastructures continue to expand. According to the World Economic Forum, 215 million electric passenger vehicles will be on the road by 2030. The rapid adoption of electric vehicles over the next decade will increase the demand for EV supporting technologies. In this powerUP podcast, we discuss with Gregorio Cappuccino, Associate Professor of Electronics in the department of electronics, computer science and systems at University of Calabria – Italy, and Thomas Michael Hogg, author of "Profitable Growth Strategy - 7 proven best practices from German companies".2021-10-2628 minAI with Sally Ward-FoxtonAI Everywhere, Plus Andrew Feldman on Brain-Sized AIOn this podcast: a recap of the keynotes from our AI Everywhere conference, plus a conversation with Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman on brain-sized AI, algorithmic bias, and more2021-10-2138 minEmbedded EdgeA chat with Graham Curren, CEO of SondrelNitin Dahad talks to Graham Curren, CEO of Sondrel, who founded the chip design service company nearly 20 years ago. We talked about why he started, their first chip design, what’s changed over the last 20 years, and about what’s in store for chip design in the future. Here’s one clue: it’s all about the size.2021-10-1321 minEmbedded EdgeBringing HPC to Embedded, New HMI Concept for Automotive, and Batteryless IoT SensorsADLINK talks about a new Arm based COM-HPC Altra Server type module, a HMI design firm tells us about a new concept for an automotive steering wheel, plus the CEO of EnOcean on why smart spaces needs batteryless IoT sensors.2021-10-0700 minPower UpOpen Source for Energy TransitionGoing with renewable power sources is not the only way to make the grid greener. Adopting open source technologies can also contribute to mitigating climate change. In this Power Up podcast, we discuss open source innovation in the energy and electricity sectors with Shuli Goodman, founder and executive director of LF Energy, a Linux Foundation project. 2021-09-3000 minPower UpFrom silicon to silicon carbideSilicon carbide (SiC) has the potential to increase the overall system efficiency in electric vehicles. In the solar industry, SiC inverter optimization also plays a large role in cost savings. In this podcast with Anant Agarwal, IEEE Fellow Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The Ohio State University, we will discover the benefits and the applications of SiC.2021-09-2333 minPower UpRF-based Wireless Charging TechnologyReplacing batteries is onerous for many medical wearables. One solution is wireless charging. We talk with Cesar Johnston, EVP of Energous, about the company’s WattUp technology, which will relieve people with next-gen hearing aids from having to worry about battery replacement—sponsored by Energous.Energous is a global leader in the advancement of wireless charging technology and its WattUp technology supports both near field and at-a-distance charging. Energous develops RF-based wireless power transfer technologies and customizable reference designs, provides worldwide regulatory assistance, a reliable supply chain, quality assurance, and sales and technical support to c...2021-09-1700 minAI with Sally Ward-FoxtonData Center Hot Chips, Plus Aart de Geus on AI in Chip DesignA roundup of some big data center AI chips from Hot Chips, plus an interview with Synopsys CEO on chips designed by AI2021-09-1300 minPower UpThe Fast Lane in the Electrification RaceThe cost of electric vehicles must be lowered and their driving range extended. Both issues require improvements in battery technology, and improvements in batteries. The adoption of silicon carbide ICs is expected to help reduce battery cost and improve battery performance. In this podcast we will talk with Stephen Lambert, Head of Electrification, McLaren Applied, about using SiC to get into the fast lane toward the electrification of vehicles. With Nitin Dahad, editor-in-chief of embedded.com.2021-08-1100 minPower UpIs Hydrogen the next step for Energy?Decarbonization will require clean energy sources, and hydrogen power is becoming one of the more promising alternative energy options. In this podcast we will talk about hydrogen power with Susanné Wallner, who helps manage a testbed for sustainable technologies in Sweden, and Patrick Le Fèvre, CMO of Powerbox.2021-07-1431 minPower UpSilicon Carbide for the Future of EnergySiC technology provides superior switching and improved thermal performance compared with similar silicon devices. This translates into improved efficiency, higher power density, better electromagnetic interference (EMI), and reduced system size and weight. New SiC designs are emerging to meet growing high-power requirements for electric vehicles and other energy applications. In this podcast, Victor Veliadis will explain the role of Silicon Carbide for several applications. Victor Veliadis is Executive Director and CTO of PowerAmerica, and an ECE Professor at NCSU (North Caroline State University). He has many U.S. patents, 6 book chapters, and over 120 peer-reviewed technical publications.2021-06-2800 minPower UpSmart Energy for the Future of the PlanetSolar, wind, and other renewable energy sources are set to grow dramatically in the coming years. As distributed generation becomes more widespread, the grid will need to be increasingly flexible. Distributed energy resources are an essential part of the future of renewable energy. In this podcast, Robert L. Misback, and Adam Kabulski, will explain the future of renewable energy adoption and how renewable energy is impacting the power grid. The grid of the future is all about renewable penetration and increased electricity consumption. Power grid technology can improve energy efficiency. They will talk about the challenges of energy storage...2021-05-2000 minPower UpWide bandgap Semiconductors for Greener FutureIn this episode, our guest is Patrick Le Fèvre, senior marketer and degree-qualified engineer with a 35-year of experience in power electronics. We speak with him about wide bandgap semiconductors for green future. A greener future has become one of the most important concerns in recent years. As the amount of people living on our planet increases, the need for a new approach on energy is pushing towards more sustainable perspectives. Power semiconductors based on GaN and SiC technologies may provide a path to efficient power supply across industrial environments, while also complementing the expansion of the renewable e...2021-05-0300 minPower UpSilicon Carbide (SiC) DevicesIn this episode, our guest is Guy Moxey, Senior Director of Power Products at Wolfspeed, A Cree company. Guy Moxey has spent his entire career in the power semiconductor industry with various roles in applications, product marketing and product line management. We speak with him about different aspects of Silicon Carbide, in particular devices and packaging. 2020-11-0500 minPower UpPower Conversion and Thermal ManagementIn this episode, our guest is Justin Kolbe, Henkel’s Director of Market Strategy for Power and Industrial Automation within the company’s Adhesive Technology business unit. A chemical engineer by training, he has extensive experience in thermal management solutions and electronic materials development and processing. We speak with him about different aspects of Power Conversion and its Thermal Management for different markets.2020-10-2700 minPower UpGaN Technology in RF PowerIn this episode, our guest is Simon Wood, Senior Director of RF Product Development and Applications at Wolfspeed, A Cree company. During his caree, Simon has designed amplifiers using SiC and GaN HEMT devices. We speak with him about different aspects of Gallium Nitride (GaN) for RF applications, the main topics are GaN-on-SiC and GaN HEMT.2020-10-1300 minEmbedded EdgeThe Future is Edge Autonomy | Domain Expertise Vital for IoT
What is the future of edge computing? It’s all going to be about edge autonomy and automated sharing of information between devices. And how do you start with IoT deployment? This requires both domain expertise and solution ready products. These are the two topics we explore in this episode with two embedded boards and solutions providers.
2020-08-0800 minAI with Sally Ward-FoxtonAI With Sally: Why is Sound Recognition So Hard?Artificial Intelligence: In this pilot episode of the AI podcast, we ask: Why is recognising sounds so hard? Could we build an artificial brain out of chips? And what has Graphcore been up to lately?2020-08-0500 minPower UpHow GaN is Changing the Power Electronics Power electronics has undergone an interesting change towards new Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors (WBG). Significant impact factors for the growth of the WBG semiconductor market include the growing demand for improved energy efficiency and increased demand for long-life batteries.In power electronics, gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) wide bandgap semiconductors are used as a solution to slow down Silicon in high temperature and high power segments. GaN device manufacturers’ rapid progress in material and process technologies has resulted in significant improvements in both performance and cost of products for several applications.I...2020-08-0300 min
Embedded Edgeembedded edge with Nitin: DAC 2020 previewWe talk to the track chairs for this year’s virtual DAC 2020 conference to hear about some of the trending topics, especially growth in AI, ML and RISC-V2020-06-3027 min
EE Times CurrentCES 2019 Special: Day 2 recap with Junko Yoshida, Co-Global Editor-in-Chief and Chief of Correspondents at ASPENCORE MediaEETimes On Air host David Finch interviews Junko Yoshida, Co-Global Editor-in-Chief and Chief of Correspondents at ASPENCORE Media2019-01-1223 min