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Passion for TechnologyWhy Electrification Is the Key to Reducing Global CO₂ EmissionsThe race to limit global warming to 1.5°C is on, and electrification is a crucial strategy for cutting CO₂ emissions. This episode explores the All Electric Society – a vision of a world powered by renewable energy, where electricity replaces fossil fuels across sectors. Learn how smart energy systems, digitalisation, and innovations like green hydrogen and AI are driving this transformation.For more insights on the All Electric Society, explore additional articles and industry perspectives in TQ Magazine: https://library.ebv.com/link/12188/Find more articles, information, and key figures on the All Electric Society – free of char...2025-05-2204 min
Passion for TechnologyHow the All Electric Society Paves the Way to Climate NeutralityFloods, heatwaves, and extreme weather events highlight the urgency of climate action. The All Electric Society presents a vision of a CO₂-neutral world powered by renewable energy. In this episode, we explore how electrification, semiconductors, and power electronics are accelerating the transition to sustainability. Discover key market trends and investment insights shaping the future.For more insights on the All Electric Society, explore additional articles and industry perspectives in TQ Magazine: https://library.ebv.com/link/12188/Find more articles, information, and key figures on the All Electric Society – free of charge!Se...2025-05-1502 min
Passion for TechnologyHow one inventor changed the way we use computersThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we take a look at Douglas Engelbart, the visionary who invented the computer mouse and pioneered concepts like graphical user interfaces and collaborative computing. His groundbreaking 1968 demonstration, known as “the mother of all demos,” introduced technologies that would later define modern computing, from video conferencing to hypertext.Discover how Engelbart’s ideas...2025-05-0805 min
Passion for TechnologyHow will we work and play in the Metaverse?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore the Metaverse – a vast, interconnected virtual universe that could redefine the way we work, play, and interact. From virtual reality and augmented reality to blockchain and artificial intelligence, the Metaverse brings together advanced technologies to create immersive, real-time experiences.Discover how companies are developing innovative Human Machine Interfaces, like VR...2025-05-0105 min
Passion for TechnologyWhy immersive gaming is changing how we playThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we dive into the world of immersive gaming and how Human Machine Interfaces are pushing the boundaries of how we experience games. From haptic feedback in controllers and force-sensitive keyboards to virtual reality and full-body tracking systems, new technologies are transforming the way players interact with virtual worlds.Learn how innovations...2025-04-2407 min
Passion for TechnologyExploring the role of digital signage in modern Smart CitiesThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore how Human Machine Interfaces like smartphones, digital signage, and interactive kiosks are keeping citizens informed and engaged in smart cities. From real-time traffic updates and personalised city maps to weather forecasts and local news, smart infrastructure is making urban life more efficient and connected.Discover how robust designs, vandal-resistant...2025-04-1704 min
Passion for TechnologyWhat’s the future of Smart Home control?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore how Human Machine Interfaces are at the heart of the smart home revolution. From app-controlled lights to voice-activated assistants like Alexa, intuitive interfaces are making smart homes more accessible, efficient, and personalised.Discover how innovations like holographic projections, gesture recognition, and offline voice control are addressing privacy concerns and...2025-04-1005 min
Passion for TechnologyCan AI in cars reduce accidents caused by human error?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore how advanced driver monitoring systems are making cars safer by keeping drivers alert and aware. From infrared cameras that track eye movements to AI-driven analysis of heart and respiratory rates, these systems are designed to prevent accidents caused by fatigue and distraction. Discover how multi-sensor solutions, combining radar and imaging technologies...2025-04-0305 min
Passion for TechnologyHow close are we to thought-controlled prosthetics?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore the cutting edge of human-machine integration, where advanced prosthetics and brain-computer interfaces are restoring movement and independence. Discover how technologies like surface electromyography, pattern recognition, and intent detection are enabling prostheses to respond to thought signals and biosignals.Also, learn about groundbreaking projects like IntelliMan and how companies like...2025-03-2705 min
Passion for TechnologyWhy is gamification important for modern machinery?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore how innovative Human Machine Interfaces are enhancing control in off-road machinery like construction and agricultural equipment. From smartphone-based remote controls to adaptive armrests and vibration feedback joysticks, technology is making operations safer, smarter, and more efficient. Discover how adaptable HMIs are helping manage workload by reducing clutter and adjusting to r...2025-03-2005 min
Passion for TechnologyAre Cobots easer to use than ever before?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore the rise of collaborative robots – better known as cobots – and how they are transforming automation by working safely alongside humans. With built-in sensors and adaptive safety systems, cobots make protective fences unnecessary and ensure smooth collaboration even in dynamic environments.Learn how technologies like force monitoring, lidar sensors, and hand...2025-03-1306 min
Passion for TechnologyIs intuitive design really key to future-proof HMIs?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore how user experience is revolutionising Human Machine Interfaces in industrial applications. As industries face a shortage of skilled workers, intuitive design has become critical to ensuring machines remain accessible to all operators.Learn how innovations like role-based interfaces, wireless HMIs, voice control, and emerging gesture-based systems are simplifying operations...2025-03-0605 min
Passion for TechnologyWhere Sensors and Connectivity Are Taking Us NextThe 21st century is a digitalised world, where data serves as the new raw material driving our society. An increasing number of sensors are generating vast amounts of data through a rapidly growing array of smart devices. According to the International Data Corporation, the amount of digital data generated globally each year has increased more than tenfold and is expected to nearly double again by 2027 – reaching over 284 zettabytes (to visualise this number, add 21 zeros to 284). To make sense of this data, it must also be transmitted – to other devices or the cloud, for instance. In this podcast, we explore the...2025-03-0315 min
Passion for TechnologyWhy feedback is essential for modern HMIsThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore how feedback technologies enhance human-machine interaction, creating more intuitive and efficient workflows. From classic mechanical systems to advanced force feedback solutions, feedback ensures operators stay informed and in control.Discover how feedback systems like steer-by-wire in vehicles, haptic touchscreens, and even ultrasound-generated sensations are transforming HMIs. Whether it’s im...2025-02-2705 min
Passion for TechnologyBuilding HMIs that stay reliable even in the toughest conditionsThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we look at the innovative materials and technologies that make Human Machine Interfaces resilient in extreme environments. From hygienic, flush-mounted capacitive buttons to vandal-proof touch panels, robust HMIs can be designed to withstand dust, moisture, chemicals, and physical impacts.Learn about advanced solutions like antimicrobial coatings, elastomer and membrane keyboards, and...2025-02-2005 minPassion for TechnologyOpportunities and Innovations in the Embedded Processing MarketIn our digital and connected world, embedded processing solutions are the basic building blocks of electronic systems. Microcontrollers and processors, AI accelerators or system-on-modules enable data processing directly in the device or system in which they are embedded. Today, they can be found almost everywhere smart devices are used: in consumer electronics as well as in IoT devices, in increasingly automated cars as well as in industrial production technology. According to market researchers at IMARC, the global market for embedded processors will reach $21.2 billion by 2024. The IMARC Group expects the market to reach $36.6 billion by 2033, with a C...2025-02-1815 min
Passion for TechnologyThe role of AI in creating smarter interfacesThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore how Artificial Intelligence is creating natural and intuitive interactions between humans and machines. From voice and gesture controls to advanced generative AI systems, we examine how AI enables smarter, context-aware responses in Human Machine Interfaces.Discover how foundational technologies like Machine Learning and Edge AI processors are driving innovation...2025-02-1305 min
Passion for TechnologyConnecting HMIs across industriesThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore the evolution of networking for Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and its critical role in modern automation. From traditional cable-heavy systems to advanced bus systems like Industrial Ethernet, networking is transforming how HMIs connect and communicate.Learn how industry standards like OPC-UA bridge the gap between IT and production, how...2025-02-0605 minPassion for TechnologyWhat’s Next for Motor Control and Power Electronics?Electric motors literally keep our world running. It is estimated that there are around 700 million electric motors in use around the world, with 300 million in the industrial sector alone. And this number is sure to grow with the increasing electrification of all sectors, the advancing automation of industry and the growing number of electric vehicles. This means that the energy efficiency of drives is becoming increasingly important – after all, electric motors consume around 65% of electricity in industrial applications. To find out how electronics can help and what the trends are in the motor control market, we invited two...2025-02-0328 min
Passion for TechnologyHow to ensure functional safety in HMIsThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore how safety is woven into the design and operation of Human Machine Interfaces. Functional safety ensures that machines assume a safer state in the event of errors or failures, reducing risks to both people and systems.From ergonomic design and safety queries to cutting-edge sensor systems in collaborative robots...2025-01-3006 min
Passion for TechnologyEnsuring HMIs stay safe from hackersThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we examine the vital measures needed to keep Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) secure from hackers. From network segmentation and encrypted communication to biometric authentication and multi-factor systems, there’s a growing arsenal of tools to defend these essential systems.Discover why overly simplistic passwords are a risk, how innovative solutions like RF...2025-01-2305 min
Passion for TechnologyWhat are the chances of Brain Computer Interfaces?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), where the power of thoughts can control devices directly. With advancements in technology, non-invasive systems like wearable EEG headsets are making BCIs more accessible, while invasive systems hold the promise of unparalleled precision.Discover how BCIs are transforming the medical field – enabling co...2025-01-1606 min
Passion for TechnologyHow HMIs are learning to read your vital signsThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we delve into how advanced HMIs are evolving to monitor not just user commands but the wellbeing and emotional states of individuals. From healthcare devices that assess vital signs to automotive systems that track driver fatigue, HMIs are enhancing safety and personalisation across industries.Discover how technologies like single-channel and multi-touch...2025-01-0905 min
Passion for TechnologyIs voice control a game changer for HMIs?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we explore the rapid rise of voice control as a key trend in Human Machine Interfaces. Advances in AI, edge processing, and microphone technology have made voice recognition faster, more accurate, and versatile.From smart homes to the automotive sector, where nearly half of German drivers use voice commands, this technology...2025-01-0205 min
Passion for TechnologyUnderstanding how gesture control worksThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we examine the mechanisms behind gesture control technology, a Human Machine Interface that enables device interaction through body movements without physical contact. We discuss various detection methods, including wearables equipped with motion sensors, camera-based systems utilizing 2D and 3D imaging, infrared sensors that capture thermal radiation, and radar technology capable of detecting minute...2024-12-2605 minPassion for TechnologyWhy memory is crucial in Edge ComputingIn this episode of Passion for Technology, we explore the critical role of memory technology in the evolving landscape of Edge Computing. By 2028, connected devices are predicted to generate 400 zettabytes of data globally, and the demand for efficient memory and storage solutions has never been higher. Join us as we chat with David Henderson, Senior Director Industrial Segment at Micron Technology, to understand how memory innovations are shaping industries from factory automation to medical applications. Discover how AI, high-speed DRAM, and NVMe SSDs are enabling faster decision-making at the edge and learn the key considerations for designing resilient, efficient...2024-12-2317 min
Passion for TechnologyHow touchscreen technologies are transforming interfacesThis article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we take a closer look at the innovations shaping touchscreen technologies and their role in modern Human Machine Interfaces. From intuitive controls to seamless interactions, touchscreens have transformed how we interact with devices across various industries.This readout highlights the strengths of different technologies, such as pressure-based touchscreens and highly precise...2024-12-1905 min
Passion for TechnologyDo push-buttons still matter in a touchscreen world?This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/In this episode, we dive into the enduring appeal of traditional controls like buttons, switches, and keyboards in the world of Human Machine Interfaces. While touchscreens and voice commands are trending, there’s a reason why tactile feedback and reliability remain essential in critical applications – like emergency stops.We also explore how advancements in tech...2024-12-1206 min
Passion for TechnologyExploring the diversity of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)This article readout is part of The Quintessence magazine. The latest issue explores the latest trends in technology and offers valuable insights into the fascinating world of Human Machine Interfaces. Access it free of charge here: https://library.ebv.com/link/140915/As the technologisation of our society increases, so does the importance of Human Machine Interfaces. The latest advancements now enable machines to be controlled intuitively with speech and gestures. In the future, technical systems may even be able to respond empathetically to humans. Join us in this episode to dive into the diversity of Human M...2024-12-0505 minPassion for TechnologyHow can we achieve an All Electric Society?In this episode of Passion for Technology, we dive into the visionary concept of the All Electric Society – a world where CO₂-neutral energy is generated and consumed exclusively through renewable, electric sources. Our host, Mustafa, speaks with two industry leaders: Kris Casey, Vice President of Product Marketing in the Power Solutions Group at onsemi, and Andrej Orel, Director of Segment City and Infrastructure at EBV Elektronik. Together, they explore how the semiconductor industry is driving the shift towards this sustainable future. For more information about semiconductor solutions powering the All Electric Society, please visit: onsemi Energy Infrastructure | EBV Elek...2024-11-2516 minPassion for TechnologyCarbon neutrality is absolutely achievable | Interview with Joel StratemannDiscover more about the concept of the All Electric Society in the latest edition of TQ magazine, available free of charge: https://library.ebv.com/link/12188/In this episode, the vision of the All Electric Society takes centre stage, brought to life through the innovative All Electric Society Park by Phoenix Contact in Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Inaugurated in September 2023, the park showcases how renewable energy can be generated, stored, distributed, and utilised through real-world applications. With electric mobility, smart buildings, dedicated transport infrastructure, and production facilities, it represents a microcosm of sustainable energy management.Joel...2024-11-2016 minPassion for TechnologyIs the All Electric Society truly achievable?In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the All Electric Society with our guest, Karl Lehnhoff, Director of the Industrial, Scientific & Medical segment at EBV Elektronik. The All Electric Society envisions a carbon-neutral world where energy is primarily sourced and consumed through electricity, driving a more sustainable and decarbonized future. How realistic is this vision? What challenges do we face in making it a reality? And how can businesses and consumers alike benefit from this shift?Join us as we explore these questions and more with Karl, who shares his expertise on the technologies...2024-11-1222 minPassion for TechnologyHuman Machine Interfaces: The key to everything is AI – Interview with Karl LehnhoffToday, our everyday life is full of technology. This technology wants to be operated, the human being must somehow interact with the device, the machine or the technical system: This is the field of human-machine interfaces, or HMI for short. With the complexity of the technologies that surround us every day, the need for Human Machine Interfaces that offer the most positive user experience possible is also increasing. Allied Market Research estimates that the global market for human-machine interfaces will grow to US$10.8 billion by 2031 – up from US$4 billion in 2021. As this happens, interaction options are becoming increasingly diverse, wi...2024-04-2220 minPassion for TechnologyPredictive robots: our future assistants – Interview with Prof Elsa KirchnerOne of the greatest challenges in human-machine interfaces is natural interaction. Technology has already made great progress with solutions such as gesture and voice control. Recently, the focus has also turned to controlling machines by thought: brain-machine interfaces measure the brain’s EEG signals and derive control commands for computers, machines or robots from them. One of the pioneers in the use of EEG data for interaction with robotic systems is the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. Here, the EXPECT research project is currently underway, whose main goal is to develop an adaptive, self-learning platform for hu...2024-04-1535 minPassion for TechnologyHow much flexibility is required in future factories?For a long time – and in many places still today – line production with assembly lines and fixed cycles was considered the pinnacle of rational production. It promised high, repeatable quality and cost-effective production. But in the meantime, the focus is shifting away from the mass production of a specific item to products configured individually for customers with ever shorter delivery times. In the smart factory, flexibility is the trump card. At the same time, companies need to increase their productivity and resilience in order to survive in global competition. We’ll be discussing how companies can master these challenges with o...2024-04-1129 minPassion for TechnologyHow close are we to fully autonomous production?A factory that works independently, that produces even the smallest batch sizes without human assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all this at significantly lower unit costs and much more efficiently than before – that is the vision of autonomous production. But how close is industry really to this vision today? And what does it actually take to make it work? In this episode we’ve been talking to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Jasperneite, Director of Fraunhofer IOSB-INA and Professor at Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe (TH-OWL) in Lemgo, and Arnd Geissler, Regional Application Manager at EBV Elektronik, about those...2024-04-0425 minPassion for TechnologyFactory Automation – a challenge for functional safety?In the smart factory, machines communicate with each other, control themselves and processes are becoming increasingly agile. At the same time, man and machine are working ever more closely together – the keyword being cobots. This also changes the requirements for functional safety – i.e. the protection of people and the environment from threats that can emanate from machines. Functional safety and security go hand in hand, addressing the comprehensive protection of physical and cyber aspects in this advanced manufacturing setting. Up to now, safety concepts have been very hardware-related and thus static. The modern smart factory, however, needs flexible solu...2024-03-0721 minPassion for TechnologyEnergising a sustainable industry – efficient, renewable and self-sufficient?As part of the Paris Climate Agreement, Europe has committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, if possible. To achieve this goal, industry must also make a substantial contribution to reducing emissions. In recent years, the focus has been on improving energy efficiency: according to Eurostat, industry was able to reduce energy consumption by 12.4% between 2007 and 2021. In the meantime, however, such a high level has been reached that in many areas a further increase in energy efficiency is only possible at disproportionately high costs. Moreover, the development is also reaching physical limits. In addition, there is currently the question o...2024-02-2948 minPassion for TechnologyHow to design a digital motor control solutionWhen thinking of digital motor control, many will conjure up images of the television adverts where the “digital motor” of a vacuum cleaner is composed of a motor and lots of electronic components… So what exactly do you need in terms of electronics to implement digital motor control? And what do you need to watch out for in the design process? This is what we want to hear about from our guest in this episode, Canberk Sezer is Software Field Application Engineer for Digital Motor Control at EBV Elektronik.If you want to know more about Digital Motor...2024-01-2525 min
Passion for TechnologyEBV and Infineon: Bringing SiC to the market together with Milan Ivkovic and Peter FriedrichsThe industry no longer looks at silicon carbide (SiC) as it did just a few short years ago. In this episode, EBV’s Milan Ivkovic and Infineon’s Peter Friedrichs discuss how the two companies have been working together to accelerate the adoption of SiC in a variety of applications. Send us your feedback or questions here2024-01-0813 min
Passion for TechnologyEBV and Infineon: Looking back at 3 years of SiC partnership with Slobodan Puljarevic and Pierre-Yves FerrardOver the past three years, EBV and Infineon have been working closely together to make the transition to silicon carbide (SiC) smoother for our customers. In this episode, EBV's Slobodan Puljarevic and Infineon’s Pierre-Yves Ferrard discuss how their partnership has evolved to achieve success – even in turbulent times.Send us your feedback or questions here2023-12-1110 minPassion for TechnologyHow Silicon Carbide (SiC) is revolutionising power efficiencyElectricity plays a key role in sustainable development, because on the one hand a large proportion of the primary energy used remains unused due to conversion losses, and on the other hand new application technologies – for example e-mobility or heat pumps – lead to increased electricity consumption. In this context, a semiconductor material is increasingly coming into focus – silicon carbide or SiC. In this episode, we talk to Milan Ivkovic, Director of the Segment Analog and Power of EBV Elektronik and Hunter Freberg, PSG Technical Marketing Engineer at semiconductor manufacturer onsemi, about why this material is so exciting and where it off...2023-11-2020 minPassion for TechnologyDigital Condition Monitoring – Interview with Armin WallnöferData is at the core of digitalisation. The same also applies for digital drive train technology. So, what else can you do with it besides just controlling the motor? We’ll talk about this hot topic with our guest, Armin Wallnöfer, who is leading the Smart Lab for ABB’s Motion business.Find out more about the advantages of digital drive train technology:EBV Elektronik – Digital Motor ControlABB Motion Services - Digital and InnovationABB Motion Services - Condition Monitoring for powertrainsABB Motion Services - Energy efficie...2023-06-2016 minPassion for TechnologyThis is the future of Mobility: Interview with Kersten HeinekeKersten Heineke has always been fascinated by products and solutions that have a utility value that can be experienced by everyone. He sees mobility solutions as more than “just” technology. In his eyes, mobility is a contribution to improving people’s lives – by making the way from A to B cheaper, more convenient or more environmentally friendly. This would not only help the individual, but society as a whole. As co-leader of the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility, he can play an active role in this. This interview is part of our new issue of our magazine The Quin...2023-03-1526 minPassion for TechnologyAdvantages of Digital Motor ControlDigitalisation is also conquering more and more market shares in the field of drive technology. The growth rates of smart motors and motors controlled by frequency converters are well over 5 percent annually. What are the reasons for this success? What are the advantages of digital motor control? We talked to Prof Ralph Kennel, retired professor for electrical drive systems and power electronics at Technical University of Munich.If you want to learn more about digital motor control visit: ebv.com/motor-controlSend us your feedback or questions here2023-01-2314 minPassion for TechnologyWhat is Digital Motor Control?Digital drive technology has been in the public consciousness for at least as long as a British domestic-appliance manufacturer has been vaunting its “digital motor” in TV adverts. But what exactly does this refer to? And what advantages does digital motor control offer? We’re talking about this today with three experts from EBV Elektronik: Uros Mali is Director of the Smart Sensing & Connectivity technology segment. Milan Ivkovic is Director of the Analog and Power segment and finally, Ulrich Schmidt leads the High-End Processing segment.Discover more about Digital Motor Control at ebv.com/motor-controlSend u...2023-01-1921 minPassion for TechnologyEV Charging is gaining momentum – Interview with Bruce DouglasThe electrification of the transport sector is gaining momentum. According to Eurelectric's "Power Barometer", in 2021 the electric powertrain already represented 18% of new vehicle sales. In this context, better, faster and more efficient charging processes are crucial to the success of electromobility. But what are the implications for the energy sector? That's exactly what we're talking about in this episode with Bruce Douglas, director of business development and communications at Eurelectric, the association representing the interests of the European electricity industry.This interview is part of a special edition magazine which is available free of charge: https://www...2022-11-2417 minPassion for TechnologyThe World of Semiconductors: Interview with Yvonne Keil“Semiconductors! Semiconductors! A kingdom for semiconductors!” Well, actually Richard III in William Shakespeare’s drama wanted a horse. But the desperation with which the industry is currently demanding microchips is similar. Corona, political conflicts and an enormous increase in demand have led to a shortage of semiconductor products in recent months. In this episode we want to talk to a real expert about how to strengthen the supply chains around semiconductors and make them less sensitive: Yvonne Keil is a member of the board of Silicon Saxony, Europe’s largest microelectronics cluster, and she is also Director Global I...2022-09-0613 minPassion for TechnologyMajor Trends in EV ChargingThe way charging infrastructure solutions are designed is affected by new battery technologies and fast-charging systems, innovative tech and connectivity applications, and an increasing degree of vehicle automation. Plus, other factors such as energy supply, political decisions and global trends will also have an impact on our future charging infrastructure. In this episode, we’re setting out to discuss which trends are the most important for charging station manufacturers with Bevan Braude, Business Development Manager, Avnet Embedded.For more information visit: http://www.ev-chargi.ngSend us your feedback or questions here2022-07-1925 minPassion for TechnologyEV Charging – Building fast-charging-infrastructureThe speed at which electric vehicles can be charged is an important point of difference in the rapidly developing electric vehicle market. But the charging infrastructure has to keep up, too – and the developmental leaps in fast-charging technology are just as significant. While 50 kW charging stations were considered state-of-the-art not long ago, we are now increasingly seeing stations installed that can charge EVs’ batteries at 100, 150 or even 300 kW. In this episode, we’ll be discussing what this means for charging station technology with Sara Ghaemi, Director Technical Development at Avnet Abacus.For more information visit: http...2022-07-1915 minPassion for TechnologyEV Charging – The power of three1.8 trillion euros – that’s the sum the EU wants to invest over the next ten years to go net-zero by 2050 as part of its Green Deal. This, in turn, demands an ambitious rethink in the transport sector, which currently accounts for around 25% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Electric vehicles will be an important part of this action plan – the market for EVs is booming, with 30 million zero-emission vehicles expected to be on Europe’s roads by 2030. Against this backdrop, it’s clear that we need to make preparations for the electric transport of tomorrow and ensure that our c...2022-07-1926 minPassion for TechnologyEV Charging – Shortening time to marketCar manufacturers in Europe complain that the expansion of our electric car charging infrastructure is not progressing fast enough. ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, expects demand for 7 million connections in Europe by 2030 – far more than the 3.9 million charging points planned by policymakers. The high demand for charging stations is also accompanied by rapid developments in charging and battery technology. So what can be done to ensure that charging station manufacturers can quickly serve the market with up-to-date technology? In this episode, we’ll be discussing all of the above with Andrej Orel, the director of the city a...2022-07-1919 minPassion for TechnologyAnalog ICs: Sky is the limit for miniaturisationTechnologies such as the Internet of Things would be almost inconceivable without continuously shrinking electronics. Today, there are electronic components in the 100-nanometre size range. But these are digital components – the situation with analog ICs is different. In this episode Armin Derpmanns, General Manager Semiconductors at Toshiba Electronics Europe, joins us to explain why.Discover the full potential of analog ICs on ebv.com/getthepowerSend us your feedback or questions here2022-06-1516 minPassion for TechnologyAnalog ICs: Safe and trustworthyWith the IoT, in Factory 4.0 applications, and especially in self-driving cars, more and more analog ICs are being used. They enable digital systems to process signals from their surroundings for example. That means that they are also being used more and more in safety-related systems, such as radar and lidar. To put it simply: if the signals are ‘translated’ incorrectly, a self-driving car will likely end up in a ditch. In this episode we are talking to Michael Frese, Director of the Automotive System Functional Safety Department at Renesas, and Dr Franck Galtié, Head of Functional Safety at NXP, about...2022-06-0830 minPassion for TechnologyLogOn – Redefining electronics logisticsThe semiconductor industry is struggling to cope with the huge demand for its products. Although expansion of production capacities is being heavily worked on, it will be a few years before this has any effect. That’s why industry experts are calling for supply chains to be optimized and for them to be made more resilient. In this episode we are talking to Thorsten Eyle, who is leading the LogOn Business Unit at EBV Elektronik, where various logistics services for its customers are being aggregated.For more information on LogOn visit the EBV WebsiteSend us...2022-05-2510 minPassion for TechnologySiC: A master of energy efficiencyToday’s market expects electrical and electronic systems to deliver constant improvements in energy efficiency. Converters, inverters and power supplies of all kinds have to demonstrate that their energy losses are getting lower all the time, and where possible they need to function without the need for cooling. Not only that, but they are expected to be small and lightweight too. The very promising and commercially already enabled way is to use wide-bandgap materials in power semiconductors, silicon carbide and gallium nitride. Today we are talking to Jan Huijink, Technical Marketing Manager at WeEn, who will give us...2022-04-0614 minPassion for TechnologyAnalog ICs: Mixed Signal DesignDigital electronics doesn’t exist in a virtual space, at some time and somewhere it has to interact with the real world – to record data such as temperature or radio waves or to trigger actions, for example starting a motor. This is precisely why what we call mixed signal modules have been developed – they combine analog and digital functions on a single chip. In this episode we’ll be talking to Trent Butcher, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Microchip, and Laurence Berger, Technical Marketing Manager at STMicroelectronics, about the latest trends in mixed signal circuits.If you want to...2022-03-0816 minPassion for TechnologyAnalog ICs & Power MOSFETS: Key drivers for energy efficiencyEnergy is one of the biggest issues of our time. Most people tend to think big – wind turbines, photovoltaics and the like. But energy also plays a huge role at a small scale. For example, in chips and electronic circuits. Analog ICs are becoming increasingly important in our today’s world and are a key driver for energy efficiency. In this episode we are talking all about energy with our guests Chris Boyce, Senior Director MOS Discretes at Nexperia, and Dr. Saeed Safari, Principle Field Application Engineer at Broadcom.If you want to get in touch with Chri...2022-02-2515 minPassion for TechnologyAnalog ICs: Design challengeThere are two key reasons why the number of analog ICs is continually growing: increased use of sensors and the increasing need for power management solutions. A study by the Wilson Research Group in 2020 on this issue concluded that an increase in returns of analog components in the field can also be observed. This indicates that the design of analog ICs and their integration into solutions are complex and require specialist know-how. We talk about why the design is such a challenge and how the semiconductor industry is supporting electronics designers with our guests Alessandro Zafarana, Power Technologist at...2022-02-2324 minPassion for TechnologyAutomotive industry: On the trail of K.I.T.T.Those of us of a certain age might still remember K.I.T.T., the car from the TV series Knight Rider, which was equipped with artificial intelligence and could speak. It might have been complete science fiction back in the 1980s, but it now seems to be slowly becoming reality. Robert Bielby from Micron Technology explains how far we are from K.I.T.T. now, and what are now the most relevant demands when it comes to the automotive industry.I you want to get in contact with Robert, feel free to write him an...2022-02-2220 minPassion for TechnologyAnalog ICs: Connecting physical and digital worldsEverything is going digital. But we also need analog components to digitalize. This episode is all about these analog ICs. What do you need them for? What do they have to do with digitalization? In the first episode of our Analog & Power Series we talk to Tarik Souibes, Technical Marketing Director at STMicroelectronics, and Milan Ivkovic, Director Segment Analog & Power at EBV Elektronik, about these semiconductor components. Discover the full potential of analog ICs on ebv.com/getthepowerSend us your feedback or questions here2022-01-2716 minPassion for TechnologyEdge Computing: Processing data where it is producedThis episode is dedicated to edge computing – a technology that works behind the scenes. It refers to local processing of data at the extreme periphery of the Internet, at the edge – or in other words directly where it is produced. Which advantages does this offer, which role does semiconductor technology play and where is the development heading to – these are the questions we discuss with Ulrich Schmidt, Segment Director High-End Processing at EBV Elektronik.If you would like to get in touch about Edge Computing solutions with Ulrich's team write an email to high-end-processing@ebv.com or ai@ebv...2021-12-0910 minPassion for TechnologyUV LEDs: The advantages of LED TechnologyThe market for UV LEDs is currently facing a real boom. In this podcast episode we talk about the possibilities offered by UVA LEDs and put the spotlight on their use in industrial applications. Our guests are Anton Sonneveld from Broadcom and Dr. Dieter Groß from EBV Elektronik.Send us your feedback or questions here2021-09-2421 minPassion for TechnologyEV charging: The heart of electromobilityElectromobility is currently the only available alternative for the transport sector to fulfil the ambitious climate targets. Key to the acceptance and success of electromobility is quick and easy charging of vehicle batteries. Experts predict that we will see rapid progress in quick-charging and battery technologies. This is what we talk about with our interview guest: Andrej Orel, Director Segment City & Infrastructure of EBV Elektronik. If you want to get your own EV charging projects off the ground or just have a technical discussion with Andrej, please feel free to reach out to him on...2021-07-1218 minPassion for TechnologySiC and GaN: Best practices and success storiesIn this episode we talk to Jon Harper, Senior Product Manager Industrial Power Modules & Discretes at ON Semiconductor and Dilder Chowdhury, Director Strategic Marketing Power GaN Technology at Nexperia. They give answers to questions like „How far has the development of wide-bandgap semiconductors progressed?“ and „In which applications do the new semiconductor materials offer genuine advantages?“ If you want to know more about SiC and GaN visit ebv.com/gan-sicSend us your feedback or questions here2021-07-0620 minPassion for TechnologyWearables: From hype to big businessWearables are taking over the world by storm. The total market size for small and smart digital companions has grown tenfold over the last five years and there's no slowdown in sight. Our interview guest Markus Vogt, Director for the Healthcare and Personal Devices Segment at EBV Elektronik, provides us with valuable insights and shares his personal journey in the field of wearables.If you want to get your own wearable projects off the ground or supercharge existing ones, please feel free to reach out to Markus on LinkedIn.Send us your feedback or questions...2021-05-2511 minPassion for TechnologySiC and GaN: Technology trends in manufacturing wide-bandgap semiconductorsIn this episode we'll be taking a closer look into technology trends in terms of manufacturing wide-bandgap semiconductors based on silicon carbide and gallium nitride. Our interview guests Filippo Di Giovanni (ST Microelectronics) and Dr Kevin Speer (Microchip) are providing first hand insights into what these new semiconductor materials mean for manufacturers. For more information about SiC and GaN visit: ebv.com/gan-sicSend us your feedback or questions here2021-05-2021 minPassion for TechnologySiC and GaN: How can system costs be reduced with these technologies?This episode of Passion for Technology highlights the benefits of SiC and GaN semiconductors. How do they influence the overall system costs and contribute to a greener world? Our interview guests are Peter Friedrichs, Vice President SiC at Infineon Technologies and Axel Schmidt, Senior Technical Marketing Manager at KEMET Electronics.For more information about SiC and GaN visit: ebv.com/gan-sicSend us your feedback or questions here2021-05-1720 minPassion for TechnologySiC and GaN: What are these new materials and what are they used for?This episode of Passion for Technology introduces to the world of SiC and GaN semiconductors. What are these new materials and what are they used for are just two of the questions answered by our interview guests Lisa Dietrich, Senior Industrial Field Application Engineer at Broadcom and Karl Lehnhoff, Director of the Industrial Segment at EBV Elektronik.For more information about SiC and GaN visit: ebv.com/gan-sicSend us your feedback or questions here2021-05-1019 minPassion for TechnologyRobotics: Dr. Simon Haddadin about his journey of developing the robots for everyoneThe Founder and CEO of Franka Emika gives us insights in his way to success, the hurdles he overcame thanks to his passion for technology and his wishes for the further development of electronic components.This interview can also be read in the latest issue of the magazine 'The Quintessence'. Download the TQ-App: ebv.com/ebvapps/Order your free copy: ebv.com/tqSend us your feedback or questions here2021-04-3012 min