Shows
The EEcosystem PodcastNavigating the PCB Mfg. Landscape Heading Into PCB West 2025In this conversation, Judy Warner and David Schild discuss the latest developments in the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry, focusing on the importance of a robust domestic supply chain, membership growth in the PCBAA, and efforts to support manufacturing here in the States. They highlight the significance of recent engagements with the decision maker on the Hill and the need for collaboration across the industry to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain for microelectronics.
PCBAA Website
David Schild on LinkedIn
2025-09-3015 minThe EEcosystem PodcastCan your Phone Call Space? From 5GTN to 6GNTN and the Digital Twin RevolutionCan your cell phone really connect straight to satellites? In this episode, Judy Warner and Keysight’s Murthy Upmaka explore 5G’s promises vs. reality, how non-terrestrial networks (NTN) are changing the game, and why digital twins + AI will unlock the future of 6G for engineers like you.
🔗Free Keysight Bootcamp: Design with 5G NTN System Simulation and Emulation Bootcamp https://www.keysight.com/us/en/learn/bootcamp/135003.html
🔗Free Solution Brief PDF: How to simulate a 5G NTN RF link and transmission channel https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/7123-1089/solution-briefs/How-to-Simu...
2025-09-2359 minThe EEcosystem PodcastStrengthening U.S. Electronics: Supply Chains, Workforce & Innovation with David SchildIn this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner speaks with David Schild, Executive Director of the PCBAA, about the state of U.S. electronics manufacturing and what it means for engineers.
Topics include:
How supply chain resilience impacts product design
New initiatives to support U.S.-based manufacturing
Addressing workforce shortages in engineering
Why engineers should engage with industry groups
If you’re an engineer in the U.S., this conversation is packed with insights on where the industry is heading , and how you can be pa...
2025-09-0917 minThe EEcosystem PodcastSiemens and Microchip Partner to Unleash New Design WorkflowIn this exclusive interview recorded at Microchip MASTERs 2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, Judy Warner sits down with Roger Richey (Chief Architect, Microchip) and Matt Bromley (VP, Siemens EDA) to discuss the powerful new partnership between Microchip and Siemens.
Together, they explore how Siemens’s new PartQuest Design Enablement platform is transforming the engineer’s journey, from component discovery to design integration, leveraging AI and powerful data intelligence.
Learn More about Part Quest Design Enablement
2025-08-2620 minThe EEcosystem PodcastNEW High-Speed Digital Design Masterclass with Eric BogatinJoin Judy Warner, founder of The EEcosystem, and Professor Eric Bogatin, world-renowned signal integrity expert, as they introduce this graduate-level, 30+ hour course designed to sharpen your engineering intuition and skills in high-speed digital design.
This comprehensive, online masterclass is completely free to engineers worldwide, thanks to the support of our industry sponsors. You’ll get structured, bite-sized lessons covering signal integrity, power integrity, timing, stackups, vias, PDN, and measurement—practical knowledge you can apply immediately.
🚀 Advance your career. Build better designs. Become a better engineer.
👉 Register now: https://www.theeecosystem.com/hsdd-masterclass
2025-08-2112 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAI, Power Integrity and, the Future of EngineeringIn this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner catches up with legendary power integrity expert Steve Sandler, founder of Picotest, fresh off a European tour of PCIM and the IEEE SPI conference. They dive deep into the unprecedented pace of AI-driven innovation, its impact on power systems and thermal management, and how engineers can stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing landscape.
Steve shares practical advice for engineers—young and seasoned—on building intuition, finding mentorship, and navigating the expanding gap between academia and industry. Plus, hear his take on the role of AI...
2025-06-1043 minThe EEcosystem PodcastWhy Glass Core is the Next Leap in High-Speed DesignIn this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner sits down with Steve Hillerich, Product Manager at Samtec, to explore the breakthrough potential of Glass Core Technology (GCT). Discover how Samtec is redefining high-speed interconnects, miniaturization, and system integration by controlling every aspect of glass substrate development—from TGV drilling to RDL patterning.
Plus, get a sneak peek at Samtec’s upcoming demos at IMS and their exciting work on a Process Design Kit (PDK) for custom glass board designs.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering Masterclasses from Eric Bogatin, resources, and member-only benefit...
2025-06-0331 minThe EEcosystem Podcast100th Episode Special: Launching Transmission Lines 101 and a New Masterclass Series with Eric BogatinIn this special 100th episode, Judy Warner welcomes Dr. Eric Bogatin to celebrate and share an exciting announcement: the launch of Transmission Lines 101, the first course in The EEcosystem Electronics Masterclass series. Thanks to sponsors Rohde & Schwarz and Polar Instruments, this foundational course is offered FREE to engineers worldwide. Tune in to learn more about the Masterclass vision, what the course offers, and what’s ahead for The EEcosystem community.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Register Now for...
2025-04-2923 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAI Innovation in PCB Design and ManufacturingSean Patterson, CTO of Summit Interconnect, joins Judy Warner to explore how AI is transforming PCB manufacturing and design engineering. They discuss industry challenges, workforce adaptation, and how AI can drive collaboration and innovation. Sean also introduces CrossGen.ai, his new online community designed to help engineers and tech professionals navigate the future of AI-driven work.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Summit Website https://summitinterconnect.com/
CrosGen AI Community https://www.crossgen-ai.com/
2025-04-2941 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAI Innovation in PCB Design and ManufacturingSean Patterson, CTO of Summit Interconnect, joins Judy Warner to explore how AI is transforming PCB manufacturing and design engineering. They discuss industry challenges, workforce adaptation, and how AI can drive collaboration and innovation. Sean also introduces CrossGen.ai, his new online community designed to help engineers and tech professionals navigate the future of AI-driven work.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Summit Website https://summitinterconnect.com/
CrosGen AI Community https://www.crossgen-ai.com/
2025-04-2242 min
The D-Code PodcastIPC Apex Series, Day 2, Interview 2- Judy Warner73% of Engineers are listening to Podcasts 😳
Judy Warner dropped this nugget while chatting with Daniel, Elias, and Sean during hashtag#IPCAPEXEXPO2025. Judy has been a great friend of our Podcast, freely sharing her know how and experiences gained through her 7 years behind the mic.
We chat about Judy's storied career in our space and the "pre China" glory days of North American EMS. We also touch on Judy's self proclaimed "accidental" entry into the Podcast space, if you ask us The EEcosystem is a pretty beautiful accident!
Enjoy!
hashtag#SMTA hashtag#PCB has...
2025-04-0812 minThe EEcosystem PodcastHigh-Speed Interconnects: Copper or Fiber?In this conversation, Judy Warner and Matt Burns dive into the real-world challenges engineers face as data rates push past 224 Gbps and AI strains data center infrastructure. They break down the copper vs. fiber tradeoffs, why optical solutions are becoming critical for longer distances, and how midboard optics offer better flexibility than front panel options. Matt also covers how PCIe and CXL are evolving to support AI workloads and why modular system designs are key to future-proofing networks. Whether you're designing high-speed interconnects or just trying to keep up with industry shifts, this episode unpacks the trends shaping the...
2025-03-1824 minThe EEcosystem PodcastSignal Integrity in PracticeIn this conversation, Judy Warner and Donald Telian discuss the upcoming Signal Integrity and Practice class that will be held in Silicon Valley in May 2025. They highlight the class’s unique aspects, the evolution of signal integrity from Gen 1 to Gen 2, and the importance of hands-on learning for engineers. They share feedback from previous classes, emphasizing the value of practical knowledge combined with hands-on learning and post-class “office hours.”
Episode Links:
Register for Telian’s class on the SI Guys Training Page.
Join the EEcosystem Community today to be entered to w...
2025-03-1117 minThe EEcosystem PodcastTechnological Innovation of InterconnectsListen to this conversation with Judy Warner and Eric Bogatin as he shares insights ahead of DesignCon 2025, exploring advancements in interconnects, solutions to power distribution and thermal management challenges, and opportunities for engineers to grow. Don’t miss this engaging discussion, packed with resources and strategies to help you grow and thrive as a professional engineer!
Episode Links:
Eric Bogatin, DesignCon 2025 Presentations
https://dcon25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/session-gallery.cfm?sessionspeakers=348
Join The EEcosystem today for these FREE Eric Bogatin Resources. Register here: https://theeecosystem.com
Free 90-day...
2025-01-2821 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAI Design Innovation Trends and IndustryTrajectory in 2025In this conversation, Judy Warner and Roberto Piacentini Filho discuss the latest technology trends, particularly AI, and its impact on design engineering. Roberto shares insights on how Keysight empowers innovation at the chip and systems level for emerging AI and data center technologies. He also discusses the challenges of scaling up AI and the importance of virtual prototyping. They also highlight the demonstrations and educational sessions at DesignCon, emphasizing the need for effective tools and collaboration in the design process.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
2025-01-2424 minThe EEcosystem PodcastPDN and Power Integrity Master Class at DesignCon 2025Judy Warner chats with Steven M. Sandler, Heidi, and Benjamin Dannan about what’s ahead at DesignCon 2025. They dive into tackling 2000-amp power systems, solving power and signal integrity challenges, and why collaboration drives innovation. Plus, hear about Ben’s new venture, Signal Edge Solutions, and the systems-based strategies reshaping hardware engineering. Don’t miss this must-listen for forward-thinking engineers!
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to 200+ hours of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and get more free technical downloads and community member benefits.
Episode Links:
...
2025-01-2343 minThe EEcosystem PodcastDesignCon 2025 PreviewIn this second installment of our special DesignCon pregame podcast series, Judy Warner and Suzanne Deffree, Group Event Director of Informa, discuss the upcoming DesignCon 2025, celebrating its 30th anniversary. They explore the event's significance, who should attend, the educational opportunities available, and the various events planned. Suzanne shares insights into the keynote speakers and the importance of networking within the engineering community, emphasizing the value to both established and emerging professionals coming together at the conference.
Episode Links:
https://designcon.com
Use The EEcosystem Promo code ECCO for 15% off th...
2025-01-2213 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAI-Enabled Data Analytics for Semi and Systems WorkflowIn this special edition of The EEcosystem Podcast Onsite Insights, Judy Warner is on location at EMD Electronics in San Diego. She is joined by Krishna Arangode of Kaisen Analytix and Venky Sundaram of 3D System Scaling LLC. Together they discuss ways that the Semiconductor industry is exploring ways to leverage modern AI-driven data analytics to increase productivity and value for both hardware engineers and the entire design and development ecosystem.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
...
2025-01-1029 minThe EEcosystem PodcastNew AI-Enabled Era of Part Sourcing at ScaleIn this conversation, Breadboard CEO Zachary Feuerstein discusses the innovative AI-enabled supply chain platform designed to streamline the procurement process for engineers and manufacturers. He highlights the challenges faced in the electronic supply chain and the solutions offered by integrating AI and LLMs to structure data, creating unique features that set Breadboard apart from competitors. The discussion also addresses industry skepticism regarding automation in engineering and presents quantifiable time and cost savings achieved through the platform.
Join The EEcosystem community for more free engineering content and member-only benefits. https://theeecosystem.com
2024-11-2625 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAI-Assisted Schematics: From Thoughts to Circuits in MinutesIn this conversation, Antonio Becerra Esteban of CELUS discusses the integration of AI in hardware design workflows, focusing on how the CELUS design platform is freeing up hours for design engineers. We talk honestly about the challenges and opportunities AI presents for designers, particularly for component search and schematic design. The CELUS free tool and platform integrate with Altium, Eagle, and KiCAD. It will soon announce integration with another leading CAD tool!
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
🚀CE...
2024-11-2228 minThe EEcosystem PodcastYour Ideal AI-Powered Workflow for Hardware EngineersValentina Ratner, co-founder of AllSpice.io, talks about their game-changing platform for hardware engineers. She discusses how it streamlines design reviews, version control, and team collaboration, all powered by AI. Valentina explains how their "GitHub for hardware" tool boosts productivity, reduces errors, and allows engineers to focus on innovation. Perfect for teams ready to modernize their workflow using their existing tech stack. Join
The EEcosystem community for more free engineering content and member-only benefits. https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Visit the AllSpice.io Website https://allspice.io/
Sp...
2024-11-1233 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAccelerating Your Design Cycle with Innovative DfA PracticesThis week on The EEcosystem, David Lane brings 30 years of design engineering and PCB assembly expertise to the table. He dives into the critical differences between prototypes and NPI, sharing tips to get it right early in development. Plus, discover how to harness the power best-in-class DfA and collaborating with your assembly partner early in your design process. Don’t miss this blend of experience and innovation!
📘 Register on The EEcosystem Website to receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and enjoy more technical downloads and communi...
2024-11-0622 minThe EEcosystem PodcastBridging the Gap of HSD and RF PCB MaterialsIn this conversation, Judy Warner and Alex Ippich of Isola discuss the evolving landscape of high-speed digital (HSD) and RF engineering, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication and collaboration early in the design. They explore the challenges posed by the convergence of these fields, the role of digital tools in facilitating collaboration, and innovations in laminate materials that enhance design flexibility.
Show Links:
Isola Website: https://www.isola-group.com/
Isola Resource Page: https://www.isola-group.com/resources/
Alexander Ippich email: Alexander.Ippich@isola-group.com Alexander Ippich
/ alexander-ippich-64519213
...
2024-10-2428 minThe EEcosystem PodcastMasterclass LIVE: A Critical Paradigm Shift for Signal Integrity in PracticeMost factors that affect Signal Integrity are well-understood by many professional engineers. However, a whole new paradigm shift has emerged over the last twenty years as SI has moved ICs. SI Expert, Donald Telian has helped hundreds of engineers and companies working on thousands of designs around the globe to learn how to solve signal integrity in this new era of SI. Now, Telian is partnering with The EEcosystem to share this knowledge in a series of Masterclass LIVE workshops that are available to the public for the first time. In this episode, Telian explains what attendees can expect...
2024-09-1328 minThe EEcosystem Podcast2000 Amp Data Centers & AI: The Future of Power & Innovation (Steve Sandler at DesignCon 2024)In this conversation, Steve Sandler discusses the upcoming DesignCon event and the sessions and presentations he will be giving. He also talks about the new products Picotest has developed for the emerging trend of 2000 amps in data centers and AI. Steve explains the challenges in designing and testing at these power levels and the innovations Picotest has made in cooling and load cells. He emphasizes the importance of the ecosystem and resolving knowledge gaps to keep up with increasing demands.
Subscribe to The EEcosystem Newsletter today and enjoy community member-only resources and benefits. https://theeecosystem.c...
2024-09-1315 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAccelerating Your Chip Design IP and Data Management WorkflowSimon Rance, Director of Product Management at Keysight, discusses process data management and PLM solutions for enterprise hardware silicon and semiconductor design. He explains the differences between data management for hardware and software design, highlighting the need for specialized solutions in the hardware design world. Rance also discusses the importance of traceability and security in data management, particularly in industries like automotive and military aerospace.
Simon's Full Presentation https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets...
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at T...
2024-09-1321 minThe EEcosystem PodcastInnovation and Trends in ADC Sensor TechnologyThe explosion of automotive and industrial sensors is driving the demand for new cutting-edge ADC sensor technology. This week Kyle Stone of Texas Instruments discusses how this proliferation of sensor technologies has driven TI to innovate and create both on-chip and discrete ADC sensor solutions and what's available for engineers to meet these growing challenges.
Show Links
Show Links A Basic Guide to RTD Measurements
An Engineers Guide to Current Sensing
A Basic Guide to Thermocouple Measurements
A Basic Guide to Bridge Measurements
📘 Visit Th...
2024-09-0520 minThe EEcosystem PodcastHow to Navigate the Complexities of 3D RF Module Design (SiP)Keysight RF subject matter expert and YouTuber, Anurag Bhargava, discusses 3D RF module design and the challenges engineers face in integrating dissimilar technologies into a small form factor. He emphasizes the need for an open and interoperable ecosystem of design tools to address these challenges. Bhargava also highlights the importance of simulation and characterization in ensuring system-level performance and reliability.
Show Links: RF Module talk with Anurag Bhargava https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets...
Anurag's YouTube channel / @bhargavaanurag
Sponsor Links:
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download of a free...
2024-08-2032 minThe EEcosystem PodcastIs Your Component Data Intelligence Really Intelligent?In this episode, Matthew Haber CEO of Cofactr, discusses how he and his co-founder Phillip Gulley have launched AI-powered solutions that connect real-time data and materials intelligence that can flow seamlessly between engineers, buyers, distributors, and contract manufacturers to streamline the entire process and ensure supply chain resilience.
Cofactr Website: https://www.cofactr.com/
Matthew Haber on LinkedIn: / matthew-haber-374903184
Cofactr Company Page on LinkedIn / cofactr
Sponsor Links:
📘 Subscribe to The EEcosystem Newsletter and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Acad...
2024-08-0343 minThe EEcosystem PodcastMastering Stability and Reliability of RF/MW Cable TechnologiesIn this week's episode, RF/Microwave Cable technology veterans, Dan Birch and Ron Souders discuss the challenges of maintaining the stability and reliability of these crucial interconnects. They unpack which applications drive tighter performance specs, increasing channel complexities, and why stability is a critical concern for design & development engineers.
Show Links Nitrowave Cable https://samtec.com/nitrowave
Samtec IMS 2024 Page https://blog.samtec.com/samtec-ims-2024/
2024-07-2624 minThe EEcosystem PodcastChiplets: The Future of Semiconductor Design with Steven SlaterWelcome to this week's ecosystem podcast with Judy Warner! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of chiplets with Steven Slater, the Director of Product Management at Keysight. Discover the exciting advancements and opportunities in chiplet technology and how it’s shaping the future of the semiconductor industry.
We explore the progress of the UCIe Consortium, the ecosystem enabling this technology, and who stands to benefit most from adopting chiplets. Steven shares his insider insights on the successes, challenges, and the evolving landscape of chiplet integration.
If you're an engineer or just curious ab...
2024-07-2616 minThe EEcosystem PodcastEngineering Salary and Career Insights: How Much Should you be Making?In this episode, we delve into Electronic Design Magazine's yearly career and salary survey with Michelle Kopier, Group Associate Publisher. Learn about their online tool, utilizing data from 2000+ engineers, to determine salary based on education, experience, and US state of residence. Unravel strategies for maximizing earning potential for your engineering career using real-world data.
👉 Salary and Career Tool on Career Concierge
🗞 Electronic Design (Free Subscription)
💵 Salary Survey Page and articles
2024-03-1923 minThe EEcosystem PodcastEffectively designing a Power Delivery System with Expert Lee RitcheyIn this episode of the EEcosystem Podcast, high-speed expert, Lee Ritchey, unravels the complexities and nuances of power delivery systems in circuit design. Hosted by Judy Warner, the conversation examines top-to-bottom aspects of power supply, from the foundational definition to the roles of DC converters and onboard capacitors. When it comes to the intricacies of system integration, feel guided through the labyrinthine world of voltage reduction, powerful currents, and embracing new technologies.
Beyond technicalities, this podcast episode examines the prevalent challenges in the industry due to the rising demand for skilled workforce. Heeding to this issue, Lee...
2024-02-2821 minThe EEcosystem PodcastA Pre-game Coverage of Samtec at DesignCon and The New Era of High-Speed ConnectivityJoin us in this episode of our DesignCon pregame series as Judy Warner sits down with Matt Burns and Scott McMorrow from Samtec. As industry pioneers in connectivity, they discuss the approaching DesignCon, unveil groundbreaking technology, and share innovative leaps set to captivate. Scott provides captivating insights on their recent integrations with ANSYS HFSS driving the industry forward.
Find out all about Samtec's game-changing initiatives in the connectivity sector and their all-new informative podcast linked below. Prepare for a very interesting discussion with Matt and Scott, shedding light on what you can look forward to DesignCon event...
2024-01-2527 minThe EEcosystem PodcastDesignCon 2024: Behind the Scenes Sneak PeekThis episode features special guest Suzanne Deffree, Group Event Director for DesignCon 2024. Get a look behind the scenes of this premier high-speed communication and systems design conference. Often referred to as the 'Super Bowl of Electronics' Suzanne offers an insider's perspective on what makes it a must-attend industry event.
Discover the exciting array of tracks, keynotes, speakers, and social events. Suzanne also explains newly expanded integrated DriveWorld conference, with a focus on the booming automotive electronics industry that includes autonomous and electric vehicles.
Listeners get an exclusive sneak-peak into the '40 under 40' program, a n...
2024-01-2517 minThe EEcosystem PodcastExpert Memory Design and ImplementationIn this episode, Hermann Ruckerbauer discusses the challenges and sticking points in memory design. He highlights the importance of not blindly following design guides and reference designs, as they may not be suitable for specific design constraints. Hermann also emphasizes the need for thorough verification and testing of memory interfaces, including functional corner case tests and measurement-based single integrity verification. He provides recommendations for engineers, such as conducting a bus priority study and understanding controller functionality. Hermann also mentions his upcoming tutorial at DesignCon on the latest measurement techniques for next-generation memory systems.
Eye Know H...
2024-01-1123 minThe EEcosystem PodcastProduct Design Process | Navigating the Electronics Engineer’s Journey with Ben Dannan & Heesoo LeeFrom concept to creation, this video is your guide to mastering the product design process. Don't miss out on the wisdom shared by these experts! Join us on a journey through the intricacies of product design with electronics engineers Ben Dannan and Heesoo Lee.
Discover the roadmap, uncover key insights, and gain practical tips as they navigate the challenging terrain of the electronics engineer's journey.
Resource Links
Keysight Learn
Keysight EDA Connect World Tour
Sponsor Resource Links:
📘 Join the EEcosystem Community for member-only access to Eric Bogatin cours...
2024-01-0332 minThe EEcosystem PodcastVNA: Insights into Time & Frequency Domains | Jason Ellison (Rohde & Schwarz)🚀 Explore the high-speed digital frontier in our latest video, "Decoding VNAs and Standards Compliance." Unveil the crucial role of Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) in meeting IEEE, PCIe, and USB standards. 🌐 Discover how VNAs provide dual insights into frequency and time domain signals, giving engineers a comprehensive view. 🔍 Get a sneak peek into our DesignCon papers, seamlessly weaving in standards themes and solutions. 🤖 Dive into the impact of AI on high-speed projects and connect with us to stay updated on Rhode's presence at DesignCon. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of cutting-edge tech! 🌟
Links for Show Notes: Rhode & S...
2023-12-1933 minThe EEcosystem PodcastThe Father of IBIS Shares his SI Cheat SheetSignal Integrity Expert and founder of SI Guys, Don Telian, is our guest in this episode. We discuss his illustrious career which includes his time at Intel, where he became The Father of IBIS. Don has made a very popular SI Cheat Sheet for hardware engineers. He shares some practical guidelines from this cheat sheet and other principles he's articulated in his book, Signal Integrity in Practice. He also talks about his unique after-hours interests as a professional drummer and triathlete.
SI Guys Website
Book: Signal Integrity in Practice
SICheat Sheet...
2023-12-1233 minThe EEcosystem Podcast”Chips Don’t Float!” Updates on Strengthening the US PCB Supply ChainAfter the worldwide chip shortages during the pandemic, the US government has been investing in re-shoring chip foundries around the country. However, as PCBAA says "Chips Don't Float!" In this episode, David Schild, Executive Director of PCBAA shares exciting updates on presidential and congressional support for securing the PCB fabrication and materials supply chain. This means unleashing innovation and making the US competitive with our global competitors.
2023-11-3016 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAccurate 3D EM Analysis With a Click of Button | Know How ? Expert - Yuriy Shlepnev (Simberian Inc.)Accurate 3D EM Analysis With a Click of Button | Know How ? Expert - Yuriy Shlepnev (Simberian Inc.)
02:00 Intro: Yuriy’s background and brief overview of Simberian and Simbeor
04:30 What is Simbeor? What problems does it solve? Who is it for?
12:00 What is new in the latest release?
14:50 What kind of feedback have you received on the latest release?
23:29 Accurate 3D EM analysis (that correlates to measurement!)
25:45 What makes Simbeor different from other SI simulation tools?
28:15 Affordability, ERC, faster analysis, automation
34:40 Simbeor is available as...
2023-11-2139 minThe EEcosystem PodcastCircuit Architecture to Schmatic in 60 Seconds🔌 Welcome to our latest video featuring an in-depth conversation with Tomide Adesanmi, the co-founder of Circuit Mind! Join us as we dive into the world of circuit design and the groundbreaking solutions that Circuit Mind is bringing to the table.
🛠️ In this interview, we'll explore the challenges that circuit designers face, including the problem of spending too much time in data silos and not enough time on innovation. Tomide Adesanmi will elaborate on these issues and provide insights into the real-world struggles engineers encounter.
🤝 Discover the story behind the founding of Circuit Mind and how Tomide Ades...
2023-11-0335 minThe EEcosystem PodcastPCB Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Handoff Mistakes to Avoid | Laura Martin, PCB DfM ExpertIn this episode, EE and former Lockheed Martin PCB expert join us to discuss why the hand-off between design engineers and their fabricators has become so challenging and problematic. She explains how, in her new role at Summit Interconnect, she is developing a team and a program dedicated to helping support, educate, and empower engineers. She also offers ways to improve your knowledge and skills in DfM best practices.
0:50 Intro background 5:10 Your role and interests at Summit
10:36 How has the PCB Design hand-off changed with greater complexity
12:01 How do de...
2023-10-1818 minThe EEcosystem PodcastSatellites, 5G, Open RAN, PCI6, Chat GPT and Beyond: Samtec’s Expert on High-Speed Tech! - Matt BurnsSamtec's Global Head of Technical Marketing, Matt Burns, joins us to discuss the rapidly emerging new era of high-speed technology. He covers what's happening in 224Gps, AI, satellites, 5G, Open RAN, PCI6, and much more. He shares his observations of how Samtec is "integrating to innovate" with partners from all aspects of the ecosystem. He also discusses how engineers can continue to keep their fingers on the pulse of the industry to keep updating and improving their skill sets.
Samtec Website https://www.samtec.com/
Signal Integrity Center of Excellence https://www.samtec.com/s2...
2023-10-0933 minThe EEcosystem PodcastBen Dannan: What is enough VDDQ Package PI Analysis for DDR4/5Ben Dannan of Signal Edge Solutions and Principal Engineer at a Tier One Defense Contractor discusses a presentation he'll be giving at EDI Con Online next week. His talk is entitled: What is Enough VDDQ Package PI Analysis for DDR4/5. His talk will cover an actual use case he and his colleague encountered and will share techniques on how to "sanity check" vendor IP models to ensure accurate simulation that will result in positive implications across the whole system.
Show Notes
EDI Con Registration Page: https://www.edicononline.com/register/
Ben D...
2023-10-0215 minThe EEcosystem PodcastSignal Integrity | Impedence Modeling | AI in EDA Tools | Expert - Bert SimonowichBert Simonovich shares insights related to hidden factors he's discovered in regard to inaccurate impedance models. He's discovered hidden effects that are a result of anisotropic effects in copper-clad laminates, that can result in signal integrity problems. Bert will be giving two upcoming presentations including EDI COM which takes place next week. He will be giving a deeper and more expanded version of this topic in January at DesignCon 2024.
Links for Show Notes:
EDI Con Registration https://www.edicononline.com/register/
Bert Simonovich Articles in Signal Integrity Journal
DesignCon 2024
B...
2023-09-2827 minThe EEcosystem PodcastEMI and EMC Testing | Simulation | Standards | Expert Insights - Juliano MologniPassing EMC can be extremely challenging and expensive. Particularly when you fail and have to go through a mystifying debug that feels like a game of whack-a-mole. Juliano Mologni, EMI/EMC expert and product manager at Ansys, discusses things engineers should consider and how simulation will help you go into that "Chamber of Secrets" confident and with passing results every time!
Sponsor Resource Links
💻Ansys Learning Hub
https://www.ansys.com/services/ansys-learning-hub
👨🏽🎓Ansys Free licenses for University Students and forums👩🎓
https://www.ansys.com/academic/students
💁🏽Juliano Mologni...
2023-09-2028 minThe EEcosystem PodcastEDI CON 2023: Conference PreviewThe Electronic Design Innovation Conference, or EDI CON will be held every Wednesday in October. It's free, it's fully online and is full of excellent technical sessions for engineers. Pat Hindle, Media Director at Signal Integrity Journal joins me this week to share a sneak peek on the Four technical tracks, the sessions, speakers and all you can expect for the conference.
Register for EDI Con https://www.edicononline.com/
Join The EEcosystem Engineering Community
https://theeecosystem.com
2023-09-1313 minThe EEcosystem PodcastPower Integrity Everywhere: From Space to TikTokIn this video, we will discuss the basics of power integrity in applications ranging from Space to TikTok. We will cover the following topics:
The need for power integrity is universal in today's electronic applications. Leading experts Steve Sandler and Heidi Barnes share their insights from space and data center applications to PCB design and how to stay ahead in the ever-changing technology landscape.
1) What is power integrity?
2) Why is it important?
3) The different types of power integrity problems
4) How to improve power integrity in your design? This video...
2023-09-0627 minThe EEcosystem PodcastThe Signal Integrity Workflow EvolutionKeysight Learning and The EEcosystem Podcast present Professor Dr. Eric Bogatin, Signal Integrity Expert, and Dr. Tim Wang-Lee, Signal Integrity Application Scientist in the first of a special edition podcast series. In this episode, we discuss issues related to the signal integrity design workflow and ways to ensure efficiency and success. We also explore ways that EDA tools can improve the design workflow and how these tools need to evolve in order to support the successful design and development of high-speed hardware applications.
👨🏾🎓Subscribe to Keysight Learning👩🏻🎓
https://learn.keysight.com/
🎙Subscribe to The EEcosystem Podcast Co...
2023-08-0840 minThe EEcosystem PodcastNext-Gen Software-Defined PCB Design for Hardware DesignersDuncan Haldane, CEO and Co-Founder of Silicon Valley startup, JITX discusses his vision for increasing success and productivity for hardware engineers through automated software-defined PCB Design. Early release successes are promising indicators that JITX is positioned to usher in a new and exciting era for design engineers.
🤓Join the EEcosystem Engineering community 📬 and subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free copy of Samtec's Signal Integrity Handbook. https://theeecosystem.com
💻 JITX Website and free demo https://www.jitx.com/
2023-07-2537 minThe EEcosystem PodcastPCB Industry Visits Capitol Hill and the Impact to EngineersWonder if you had the ability to have your PCBs manufactured in the US that were abundant, reliable and the pricing was competitive with offshore suppliers? This is what my guest, David Schild of PCBAA was recently advocating for on Capitol Hill along with PCB Industry executive members. Learn about the significant gains made in this annual event and what the implications will be for engineers like you.
👉🏼Learn More and Become a Member of PCBAA🇺🇸
https://www.pcbaa.org/
Follow PCBAA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/prin...
🤓Join The E...
2023-07-1821 minThe EEcosystem PodcastUnderstanding and Mitigating Board Level SkewHigh-Speed Technical expert and luminary, Lee Ritchey is our guest today to discuss what engineers need to know to understand differential pair signal skew caused by the PCB fiber weave effect. Ritchey will discuss things you need to know in order to master and mitigate them in your designs. We also talk about things the industry is doing to solve the problem long term.
🤓Join the EEcosystem Engineering community 📬 and subscribe to our newsletter https://theeecosystem.com
Show links: ✏️Speeding Edge offers a large library of technical articles available for purchase on its website at: www.speedi...
2023-07-1132 minThe EEcosystem PodcastOnsite Insights IMS 2023: RF Test & Measurement for ”Every Bench”Siglent's Chris Armstrong gives updates on Siglent's latest products, particularly their latest VNAs and handheld portable scope that makes higher performance test and measurement equipment available at a competitive price point.
Siglent Website
2023-06-2304 minThe EEcosystem PodcastOnsite Insights IMS 2023: Jim Alexander, SamtecHigher Frequency interconnects are driving Samtec to continually develop high-frequency products with smaller footprints. Jim talks about what they are highlighting at this year's International Microwave Symposium.
Samtec IMS Landing Page https://blog.samtec.com/post/ims-2023...
Samtec Homepage https://www.samtec.com/
2023-06-2309 minThe EEcosystem PodcastOnsite Insights IMS 2023: Daren McClearnon, KeysightDaren McClearnon talks about the latest release of ADS 2024 and the evolving complexity of design processes RF/MW/mmWave of chip and module design. The overall trend is in more functionality in smaller spaces with less power and how Keysight is working to help designers meet these challenges.
Keysight Pathwave ADS Announcement https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/...
Keysight IMS Landing Page https://www.keysight.com/us/en/events...
2023-06-2307 minThe EEcosystem PodcastOnsite Insights IMS 2023: John Coonrod, Rogers CorporationJohn Coonrod, Technical Marketing Manager at Rogers Corporation, is our guest in this bonus IMS series. He talks about the challenge of designing for mmWave. He also talks about Radix, a new 3D printable RF material, and what he and Rogers are focusing on at this year's IMS 2023.
Rogers Corporation Advanced Electronics Solutions
Technology Support Hub
Radix Printable Dielectric
2023-06-2011 minThe EEcosystem PodcastOnsite Insights IMS 2023: Laura Martin, Summit InterconnectLaura Martin, Industrial Engineer and Director of Application Engineering for Summit Interconnect talks about her unlikely path to becoming a subject matter expert in PCB Technology and how we might inspire more women to follow her lead into the technology sector.
2023-06-2009 minThe EEcosystem PodcastPushing the Limits of High Frequency Interconnect TechnologyAs Frequencies increase in today's demanding applications, the challenges and complexity of effectively managing interconnects grow exponentially. Samtec's David Beraun and Steve McGeary join in this episode to talk about what Samtec is doing to help engineers to push the limits. They also talk about new products they will be introducing and highlighting at IMS 2023 in San Diego
Samtec IMS show page
Tech Library (resources, white papers, etc)
Samtec website
Alignment Features
Visit The EEcosystem Website to subscribe to our newsletter and get free technical downloads and fr...
2023-06-1031 minThe EEcosystem PodcastWhat to Expect at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2023John Wood and Gayle Collins are the General Co-Chairs of this year's IMS 2023 which will be held in San Diego June11-16, 2023. They join us to talk about all the robust technical content that will be presented at this year's show along with social gatherings and over 90,000 square feet of exhibitor space full of companies from all across the globe.
Links for IMS 2023
IMS Website
https://ims-ieee.org/
IMS Registration Page
https://ims-ieee.org/registration
IMS Technical Tease...
2023-06-0728 minThe EEcosystem PodcastHow Your PCB Manufacturer Can Drive Your SuccessSean Patterson, COO of Summit Technologies joins us for this episode focusing on PCB technology. As an engineer who has spent a couple of decades focused on technology and PCB Manufacturing operations, he shares what engineers can do to help drive both design and career success. He also shares his insights on the state of PCB fabrication in the United States. He talks about some promising legislation that may help strengthen the supply chain--and how this will directly impact you.
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:07 Sean's unique background and perspective on PCBs
00:03:11 What should engineers u...
2023-05-2737 minThe EEcosystem PodcastSignal Integrity 101: Fundmentals for Professional EngineersIncreasingly, a wide variety of electronic design applications face signal integrity issues. Therefore, engineers need to understand the fundamental principles of SI--not only techniques. SI expert, Scott McMorrow, and HS technical marketing expert, Matt Burns join us this week to talk about the state of SI know-how across the industry and why Samtec is investing heavily to create new resources to teach the needed fundamentals for professional engineers.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:23 - Background Scott McMorrow and Matt Burns
00:04:30 - How are universities and industry working together to create more SI Engineers?
2023-05-1736 minThe EEcosystem PodcastHow to Become a Full-Stack Hardware EngineerEli Hughes is Entrepreneur, Principal Engineer, Consultant, and Content creator for NXP semiconductors. Hughes has decades of experience in acoustics, hardware design, embedded, PCB design, and much more. In this conversation, we talk about how he developed both the philosophy and skills that have led to his successful, diverse and interesting engineering career.
2023-05-0956 minThe EEcosystem PodcastDr. Alex Lidow: The Mind Behind the Power MOSFET and the rise of eGaN©In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, our guest is Dr. Alex Lidow, CEO and co-founder of Efficient Power Conversion and the co-inventor of the HEXFET, power MOSFET, and eGaN. Lidow holds degrees from Caltech and Stanford. He earned a Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford University in 1977 as a Hertz Foundation Fellow. In this episode, we will find out more about Alex and learn about MOSFETs and the rise of GaN. How did MOSFETs grow so quickly? What technologies are driving GaN adoptions and why. We will also discuss the potential obstacles to GaN adoption. This and...
2023-04-1348 minThe EEcosystem PodcastSystems Engineering with an Aviators ”Mission” Mindset (Pt 1)Military Prime Technical Fellow and Air Force Pilot, Ben Dannan, discusses his unique perspective on engineering. Both his time in the air and his time on the bench have worked together to make him a more effective systems engineer. (This is part 1 of a 3-part series)
2:30 Ben’s current role and work at NGC, and his career path that included his formal education, to engineering complex mil/aero systems and ultimately led him to join the Air Force active reserves while he continued to concurrently work as an EE.
6:15 Flight experience in peace and...
2023-03-2227 minThe EEcosystem PodcastCracking the EMC Code: Troubleshooting Tips from the WorkbenchKen Wyatt discusses EMC tips and tricks he's developed over decades to help engineers diagnose and troubleshoot EMC issues right from their workbench. He's published his knowledge in a popular book trilogy we talk about in this episode.
Links from the Show
Amazon Author’s Page:
Web Site: http://www.emc-seminars.com/index.html
LinkedIn Profile:
Free Excerpt, Volume 1 Chapter 3, Near Field Probes:
Sponsor Resource Links
Visit The EEcosystem Website to subscribe to our newsletter and receive a Free Download of Ken...
2023-03-0927 minThe EEcosystem PodcastHardware and Signal Integrity Efficient Design FlowDr. Tim Wang-Lee, SI/PI Applications Scientist of Keysight shares the challenges that exist between hardware and SI Engineers. We discuss industry trends and how EDA companies, including Keysight, are creating software solutions that enable engineers to collaborate seamlessly and create "virtual" prototypes that dramatically improve workflow and resource efficiencies.
Pathwaves Page: https://keysight.com/find/hsd-apps
EP Scan Page: https://www.keysight.com/find/ep-scan-downloads
Tim’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwanglee/
Application note: https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/3123-1002/application-notes/How-to...
2023-02-2821 minThe EEcosystem PodcastNavigating the Pitfalls of RF/MW and mmWave PCB Design, Fab and AssemblyChris Savalia and Madhur Chawla join us to discuss how to successfully navigate the various unique challenges of RF/MW and mmWave PCB Design, Fab, and Assembly.
Visit Transline Technology
https://translinetech.com
Subscribe to The EEcosystem for technical content and to connect with fellow engineers and the guests from our shows.
https://theeecosystem.com
2023-02-1317 minThe EEcosystem PodcastLee Ritchey & Avishtech Founders on Simulation-Based Design Stack UpHigh-Speed Design Expert Lee Ritchey is joined by Avishtech executives Tarun and Keshav Amla to discuss the need for stack-up simulation that goes far beyond basic impedance measurement. They explain how engineers can dramatically cut down on multiple board spins and get products to market in a fraction of the time through the breakthrough stack-up software they've developed.
Avishtech Gauss SI Pro
2023-02-1315 minThe EEcosystem PodcastBen Dannan: The Value of Investing in Your Career at DesignConTechnical Fellow, Ben Dannan discusses the impact and value of DesignCon on his thriving career. He discusses his first DesignCon, the role of highly skilled mentors, and how writing, publishing, and presenting have accelerated his skill and taken his career heights. Ben has also started his own consultancy Signal Edge Solutions helping others with signal and power integrity challenges.
Links
Signal Edge Solutions
Ben Dannan on LinkedIn
2023-02-0909 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAdvancements in Memory, Virtual Simulation, and Enabling Design for Context from KeysightNiels Fache, VP of Keysight EDA, and Stephen Slater, Product Manager of Keysight discuss the advancement in DDR5 and beyond from the DesignCon exhibit floor. They also talk about the "democratization" of SI/PI/EMI simulation, "virtual" simulation, and enabling engineers to Design for Context.
Keysight Pathwave Solutions Website
New EP-Scan Software
Pathwave Memory Designer Software
Keysight Pathwave Resources
2023-02-0813 minThe EEcosystem PodcastBoston Dynamics Keynote Inspires with Insight, Passion, and His Robot Dog ”Spot” at DesignCon 2023Devin Billings, Associate Director of Electrical Engineering Research and Development from Boston Dynamics discusses the complexities and challenges of realizing the world's most complex and lifelike Robots. Billings also discusses the challenges ahead and encourages other passionate and driven electrical engineers to consider pursuing a career in robotics.
Subscribe to The EEcosystem for curated technical resources and join our growing community of professional engineers.
Show Links
Boston Dynamics Website https://www.bostondynamics.com
Margarita Spot https://www.bostondynamics.com/resources/blog/margaritas-mars-interview-spots-custom-payloads
Boston Dynamics YouTube Channel https://ww...
2023-02-0717 minThe EEcosystem PodcastHow to Pass EMC the First Time, Every TimeDan Beeker, Technical Director at NXP, joins the podcast today to discuss how you can learn how to pass EMC with confidence every time. By applying simple principles that he'll be discussing in his sessions at DesignCon, he is able to help tier-one automotive OEM engineering teams avoid countless re-spins and failed attempts at EM compliance.
Dan Beeker on the Web:
Keynote: Altium Live San Diego 2017 Recording and Slides
It's All About the Space: Electromagnetic Fields for Normal Folks
Keynote: Altium Live Munich
Dan Beeker Industry Keynote Altium L...
2023-01-2737 minThe EEcosystem PodcastGame-Changing Modeling and Simulation for your PCB Stack-UpGame-Changing Modeling and Simulation for your PCB Stack-Up
Sponsor Resource Links:
DesignCon 2023 is coming soon! Register today. EEcosystem Listeners get 20% off the conference pass by using the promo code JUDY.
Visit The EEcosystem Website For a Free Download to: Samtec's white paper: Wideband launches: Much more than Footprints on PCBs.
For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today.
For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
For Custom RF and...
2023-01-2648 minThe EEcosystem PodcastPaving the Road to 224G: Preview of Samtec’s Enabling Technologies for DesignConMatt Burns, Technical Marketing Manager of Samtec, joins in this episode to discuss the strides they're making with 112G applications and adoption. He also discusses the trajectory and outlook for 224G. Matt also shares a sneak peek of some of the enabling high-speed interconnect solutions Samtec will be revealing at the show.
Samtec DesignCon Landing Page
Welcome Reception: Blast-Off! Santa Clara Ballroom | Jan 31 | 6-8PM
Design Con Booth #939 | Feb 1-2
Sponsor Resource Links:
DesignCon 2023 is coming soon! Register today. EEcosystem Listeners get 20% off with the promo code JUDY.
Visit The...
2023-01-2540 minThe EEcosystem PodcastVRM Modeling & Simulations for Power Integrity that are Accurate, Simple to do and Blazingly Fast!In this episode, Steve Sandler of Pictotest, Heidi Barnes of Keysight, and Ben Dannan Technical Fellow and founder of Signal Edge Solutions discuss their upcoming presentation at DesignCon that offers a way to model and simulate VRM effectively that is accurate, easy to do, and blazingly fast!
VRM Modeling & Stability Analysis for Power Integrity Engineers
Steve Sandler, Heidi Barnes, Ben Dannan, Christian Yots
Link to Session on DesignCon Schedule
Full DesignCon Schedule
Sponsor Resource Links:
DesignCon 2023 is coming soon! Register today. EEc...
2023-01-2441 minThe EEcosystem PodcastDesignCon 2023: A Sneak-Peek of The Super Bowl of High-Speed ElectronicsSome people have called DesignCon in Santa Clara, The Super Bowl of High-Speed Electronics. Today's guest plays a key role in planning the conference and show every year. Suzanne Defree of Informa Markets Engr., gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes of all they have in store for engineers and electronics professionals Jan 31-Feb 4, 2023 in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Register for DesignCon and use promo code JUDY for 20% off your conference pass!
2023-01-1726 minThe EEcosystem PodcastPCBAA: Taking the Fight for a Secure Supply Chain to Washington, DC.The passing of the Chips Act is stimulating heavy federal and private investments to help secure the US domestic semiconductor supply chain in the US. However, what about the rest of the microelectronics stack--namely PCB's? After all, as the founders of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America says: "Chips don't Float." David Schild, Executive Director of PCBAA joins the EEcosystem Podcast this week to discuss how they are advocating for a more broadly secure supply chain and how they're taking their message and the fight straight to the US Capitol.
Resource Links:
B...
2023-01-1032 minThe EEcosystem PodcastPCB Design Expert Hosts the New PCB Design PodcastMany EE's today launch their careers having little or no experience with laying out PCBs. However, they are often placed into professional roles that involve board design or require a working knowledge of PCB technology and board effects. In this episode, we discuss a new resource to designed to help fill that gap.
For more than two decades Stephen Chavez has been mastering the skill of designing complex PCBs for mil/aero applications. Along the way, he developed a passion for teaching others how to do the same. In this week's episode, Steph discusses why h...
2022-12-2033 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAll About Probes and Ensuring Accurate MeasurementsPower Integrity Expert and Founder of Picotest, Steve Sandler discusses the topic of probes. He explains how they work, why there are so many varieties of them, and how to ensure you get accurate measurements.
We also discuss the upcoming presentations he'll be making at DesignCon and connect you to more educational content on test and measurement practices.
Links Mentioned in the Podcast:
How to Measure Scope Probes Article in Signal Integrity Journal
Steve’s online classes:
Signal Integrity Journal Article: Measuring High-Output Voltage Regulator Nois...
2022-12-1332 minThe EEcosystem PodcastGrowing RF Interconnect Design Challenges and SolutionsIncreasing frequencies and shrinking footprints that continue to emerge between RF connectors and PCBs require awareness around new design considerations and available solutions. In this conversation with Jim Alexander and Pete Robertson of Samtec, they offer critical insight and expertise relative to this subject matter. Samtec has shared a free downloadable white paper for The EEcosystem Community at https://theecosystem.com
Links
Wideband Launches: More than Footprints on PCBs White paper
Samtec brochure: Magnum RF
https://www2.samtec.com/eecosystem/ebrochure/magnum-rf
Samtec RF Catalog
h...
2022-10-1834 minThe EEcosystem PodcastNavigating Grounding and EMI issues in your PCBs and PCB West Sneak PeekRick Hartley, well known PCB Design and EMI expert joins The EEcosystem this week to talk about his 5 upcoming presentations at PCB West 2022 next week in Santa Clara. He talks about EMI and grounding myths and other practical take aways from each talk and shares an update on PCEA (Printed Circuit Engineering Association) that has created rigorous professional training materials and much more.
PCB West
PCB East
Rick Hartley and Robert Feranec
How to Achieve Proper Grounding Video - Rick Hartley
Ralph Morrison Books
Henry Ot...
2022-09-3056 minThe EEcosystem PodcastSIGLENT: Everyday Test and Measurement Solutions and Why Every Bench Needs ThemJason Chonko, Applications Specialist at SIGLENT Technologies joins The EEcosystem to tell us who SIGLENT is, and why they don't seem very visible on the test and measurement front. He talks about a new RF Spectrum Analyzer and signal generator SIGLENT is getting ready to release and a couple interesting stories he's heard from the benches of his customers. Finally, he shares when he knew he had...The Knack!
SIGLENT North America Website
Siglent SSA500A Series Spectrum Analyzer
The Signal Path: YouTuber tears down Siglent SNA5000A
Ken W...
2022-09-2734 minThe EEcosystem PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Eric Bogatin announces online Transmission 101 Class!Eric Bogatin joins me for a quick 15 minute conversation about the online class he's teaching on Transmission Line 101 on Sept 29-30th. This is a live interactive class and no recordings will be available afterwards. Learn more at register at https://theeecosystem.com
Join the EEcosystem Engineering Community today and get a FREE download 100+PCB Tips by Dr. Eric Bogatin and receive a free 90-day subscription to Teledyne's Signal Integrity Academy!
2022-09-0816 minThe EEcosystem PodcastDDR5 Memory Standards, Simulation and DesignIn this episode, Randy White and Stephen Slater of Keysight Technologies join me to take a deep dive into DDR5 Memory and how to best design and simulate memory. We also talk about understanding and tapping into the full ecosystem that supports this technology and will help equip you to embrace memory design.
Links
September 13th Live Webinar: PathWave ADS 2023 for High-Speed Digital Design and Simulation (keysight.com)
White Paper: The Road to DDR5
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/7121-1105/white-papers/The-Road-to-DDR5.pdf
...
2022-09-071h 04The EEcosystem PodcastWhy your RF/MW/mmWave PCB Simulations Don’t Match your Performance MeasurementsIn this episode John Coonrod talks about multiple hidden factors that contribute to your PCB design simulations not matching the performance of your physical PCB. John offers some insights and tips to help you get better results.
2022-08-3044 minThe EEcosystem PodcastEffective Engineering while ”Under-Fire” (Pt.3)This is part 3 of a 3-part conversation with Ben Dannan, Technical Fellow and Staff Digital Engineer at Northrop Grumman. In this episode, Ben defines how his military experience informs his professional engineering practices and success.
2022-08-0228 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAn Air Force Aviator’s Approach to Systems Engineering (Pt. 2)This is part 2 of a 3-part conversation with Ben Dannan, Principal Engineer and Technical Fellow at Northrop Grumman. In this episode, Dannan offers some “situational awareness” in regards to modeling and measurement. He points out common pitfalls that often lead to incorrect modeling and a tendency to unintentionally "over-design."
Links
Ben’s publications page on his website:
Signal Integrity Journal page for Ben’s publications
Ben's LinkedIn Profile
Steve Sandler’s Presentation “The Unfortunate State of Power Integrity in Space Systems”
Slide Deck on Dropbox
YouTube video...
2022-07-2623 minThe EEcosystem PodcastAn AirForce Aviator’s Approach to Systems EngineeringNorthrop Grumman Technical Fellow and Air Force Weapons Systems Officer, Ben Dannan, discusses his unique perspective on engineering. Both his time in the air and his time on the bench have worked together to make him a more effective systems engineer. (This is part 1 of a 3-part series)
Links
Ben’s publications page on his website:
Signal Integrity Journal page for Ben’s publications
Ben's LinkedIn Profile
Steve Sandler’s Presentation “The Unfortunate State of Power Integrity in Space Systems”
Slide Deck on Dropbox
YouTube vi...
2022-07-1927 minThe EEcosystem PodcastRobert Feranec: A Decade of Innovation in Online Hardware EducationRobert Feranec discusses his journey from designing complex hardware to becoming a popular online educator through his YouTube channel and his company, Fedevel academy. He discusses the vision he has for the new Fedevel Platform that is allowing engineering experts to share their knowledge and host their own online courses.
2022-07-121h 05The EEcosystem PodcastSteve Sandler’s Non-Invasive Measurement Tool (NISM and his new PI & Measurement MasterclassSteve Sandler discusses a tool he developed called the Non-Invasive Stability Measurement Tool (NISM) and how it has now been integrated into multiple measurement instruments. He also discusses his new Masterclass on FEDEVEL academy. Lastly, he gives Engineers a few tips on how to continue to thrive in this post-Covid era.
2022-07-0756 min
Lewis at LargeJudy Scott - Independent Film ProducerInterview with Independent Film Producer Judy Scott from April 2021.
2021-06-2525 min
Blue Girls Pod CastVideo & Sapphire, Place to Rest My Head & JudyThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://bluegirlsdreemgournal.wordpress.com/2021/03/06/video-sapphire-place-to-rest-my-head-judy/
2021-03-1100 min
Voices from The BenchPure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 6: Michael Thomas, Shannon Foscue, Judy Fishman, Jenny Abbott-ColeJune is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Send us your audio thanks to info@voicesfromthebench.com. Super easy but super supportive!
With all the canceled dental laboratory shows, it was nice to release all the conversations we got at the Argen booth at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020. But sadly, it has now run out. But we end them with two great recordings. First up is Michael Thomas CDT and Shannon Foscue who run Edge Dental Solutions. With the experience and knowledge they got with Affordable Dentures, they started a company that helps dental technicians and labs...
2020-06-0859 min
IronWill2: Interview with Judy Deadlifts, A Traumatic Brain Injury SurvivorOh man I’m super excited about today’s guest. Her name is Judy Godsey aka @JudyDeadlifts on instagram. She is the reason I even tried to deadlift after my Brain injury, Judy is a brain injury survivor, so we have that in common. And it was really awesome to talk with her. Music by @Seth_adam_bonnell on instagram. Thanks for letting me use it brother.
2020-04-0831 min
Reliability MattersEpisode 33: Altium's Judy Warner Interviews Reliability Matter's Host Mike Konrad on the Subject of Cleaning for ReliabilityEpisode 33: Altium's Judy Warner (a fellow podcaster) interviews Reliability Matter's host Mike Konrad on the subject of Cleaning for Reliability. Judy is the host of Altium's On-Track podcast . More podcasts from Judy are available here: https://resources.altium.com/altium-podcast
2020-01-2848 min
Voices from The BenchLMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 1Elvis and Barb got so much content at LMT Lab Day Chicago that we have to put out longer episodes just to release everything. So joining us on this episode are 4 individuals making up three interviews.
Judy Fishman and Eric Fisher from LMT Magazine talking about LMT Lab Days past, current attendee numbers, and what is in the future for Lab Day Chicago.
Jamie Stover CDT talks about going from Chief Operating Officer of Ziemek Laboratories to Carbon to work with digital workflows in labs and his experience working with DSOs.
Bryan Johnson...
2019-04-2949 min
Voices from The BenchThe Greatest Spectacle in the Dental Laboratory Industry - Judy Fishman Talks Lab Day! Part 2 (VFTB7)With just a week away from Lab Day West, Part 2 of our conversation with Judy Fishman continues. She shares how Lab Day started and why it has grown in to the premier event in our industry.
With her unique view of the dental laboratory industry, Judy also gives Elvis and Barb her thoughts on the future.
Judy Fishman is the CEO and Publisher of LMT Magazine. A staple in the dental laboratory industry since 1984.
LMT Magazine
LMT Lab Day Special Guest: Judy Fishman.
2018-05-1422 min
Voices from The BenchA Big Magazine With an Even Bigger Story - an Interview with Judy Fishman - CEO and Publisher of LMT magazine Part 1 (VFTB6)In this week's episode Judy Fishman, the brains and heart behind LMT (Lab Management Today) magazine tells Elvis and Barb the history of making our industry's biggest and most popular publication.
Judy Fishman is the CEO and Publisher of LMT Magazine. A staple in the dental laboratory industry since 1984.
LMT Magazine Special Guest: Judy Fishman.
2018-05-0727 min
All Things Vocal PodcastThe Vagal - Vocal Connection Part 2 by Jackie WarnerThis is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic is about how the Vagas nerve impacts the voice. This is Part 2, by guest podcaster Jackie Warner, who is a Functional Medicine practitioner. Listen to this podcast to find ways to reduce chronic stress, balance and nurture the body, and strengthen vagal tone.
This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play, TuneIn Radio. Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED!
If you’d lik...
2018-03-0620 min