Embedded Insiders

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Alexander Kain, Skyworks Solutions’ Senior Principal Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineer joins the podcast to discuss his company’s advanced AI noise suppression, designed to reduce noise in a variety of environments and applications. Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk joined by Ron Konezny, the CEO of Digi International. To switch things up, they’re discussing how professionals like Ron got their start in the industry, how they’ve kept their momentum, and just a little more info about so we can get a glimpse into their lives. But first, Rich and Ken are discussing the accelerated convergence of AI, IoT, and embedded systems. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing the evolution of processor cores, multitasking capabilities, future trends involving processor design, and more with Aaron Frank, senior product manager at Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions. Then, to continue our Engineering Heroes series, sponsored by Wind River, we’re highlighting Anton Riström. Anton is a Department Manager at Aker Solutions, an engineering company focusing on building infrastructure for renewable energy solutions. But first, in case you missed it, Rich and Ken are giving some insight into their trip to Nuremberg where they attended embedded world 2024. Call for Abstracts: https://embedded-world-na.com/conferences-programme/ For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re featuring a group of AI experts all hailing from vendors based in Taiwan. The vendors, certainly leaders in their own right, are DFI, ASUS IoT, and Shuttle, and they all feature IoT products, or in this case, AIoT products. The event was organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council). Give it a listen. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich is joined by Tobin Richardson, president and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), and Steve Hanna, distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies, to discuss the CSA's recently launched IoT Device Specification 1.0, a one-stop solution for device certification for manufacturers. Next, in our Engineering Heroes series, we highlight a hero for his involvement in a project related to the world-famous International Space Station. Daire McNamara, a director, project manager, and firmware developer at Emdalo Technologies, assisted Skycorp in developing their Intelligent Space System Interface with his contributions to microprocessor development infrastructure. But first, we Insiders are discussing our thoughts on the recent announcement from the Connectivity Standards Alliance. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re defining the architectural differences between MCUs and DSCs with Microchip Technology’s Product Marketing Manager, Pramit Nandy. We also dive into the different processing capabilities, the challenges for designers, and what we can expect as far as emerging trends and technical developments from Microchip. Next, Rich and Dr. Moritz Neukirchner, Sr. Director of Strategic Product Management for software-defined vehicles (SDV) at Elektrobit, joins us in the next installment of Scoping Out the Software-Defined Vehicle to discuss his thoughts on open-source in software-defined vehicles and what’s necessary for further advancements of both the open source and automotive industries. But first, we're discussing the Matter open-source connectivity standard for smart home and IoT devices. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing why multi-camera synchronization is a key feature in cameras that enable industrial robotics, retail application, autonomous mobility, and more, with Mr. Maharajan Veerabahu, co-founder & vice president of product design services at e-con Systems. Next, Heiko Huettel, VP of software products at HARMAN International, joins us to discuss his company’s role in the Eclipse Foundation’s recent SDV Working Group, which has formed in an effort to develop an open-source hardware platform that can be used in today’s software-defined vehicles. But first, Embedded Computing Design is hosting a Smart Manufacturing Day virtual event focused on AI/ML-Infused Automation and Manufacturing on March 12th. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Tomide Adesanmi, Co-Founder and CEO of Circuit Mind, dives into his company’s deterministic AI platform that’s designed to help circuit designers quickly take their design process from architecture into schematics. Check out Circuit Mind’s public launch webinar here: https://www.bigmarker.com/eetech-media/Circuit-Mind-Live-Launch-The-World-s-First-Deterministic-AI-for-Professional-Electronic-Engineers?utm_bmcr_source=cm-other Next, on Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two are defining chiplets, and whether they’re truly problem-solving solution, and how you can implement them into you design. But first, Rich and Ken are discussing GaN, also known as Gallium Nitride. They’re a bit puzzled as to why power transistor technology, although widely know to be very efficient, is still slowly being adopted by big semiconductor companies. Stay tuned. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Meghali Chopra, CEO at SandBox Semiconductor, gives insight into her company’s AI-enabled modeling platform that accelerates the development of semiconductor manufacturing processes. Next, on Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two are looking back and rehashing the predictions they had for 2023, while making some predictions for 2024. But first, Rich and Ken are back from CES 2024, highlighting some of the companies they met with, the top technologies they saw, and the upcoming trends to look out for. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Artem Aginisky, product line manager of arm-based processors at Texas Instruments, dives into the topic of edge AI, specifically, how he defines edge AI and how TI is working on democratizing edge AI through innovations in microprocessors and software. Next, is our Engineering Heroes series, sponsored by Wind River, where we highlight the lives of unsung heroes in the world of engineering whose work impacts uncountable lives across the globe. This episode features Dr. Karisa Schreck, a Newark, New Jersey native whose work involves treating brain cancer by targeting mutations. But first, Rich and Ken discuss cybersecurity and quantum computing. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Paul Fischer, senior principal engineer in the Components Research Department at Intel, discusses the trends and challenges surrounding transistor scaling and backside power. So, ICYMI, these were some of the the top technical research breakthroughs Intel presented this year at IEDM. Then, Rich and Vin are joined by Lattice Semiconductor’s Senior Director, Gordon Hands, to talk FPGAs. Specifically, today’s landscape surrounding the mid-range market of FPGAs. But first, Rich and Ken are spilling their 2024 predictions... stay tuned. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, EVP and Brand Director, Rich Nass, sits down with Stephen Huang, ADLINK Technology President & COO, at the 2023 Advantech World Partner Conference to discuss the company’s upcoming ideas and innovations. Next, on another DevTalk with Rich and Vin, the two break down the question: Do Engineers Understand the Basics of Engineering? But first, Rich recaps his recent trip to Taiwan for the 2023 Advantech World Partner Conference. Stay tuned to hear who he met with, what he saw, and what’s to come from some of the companies that attended. Here’s one hint you probably could’ve guessed, there’s no slowing down when it comes to AI. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Matthias Thoma, Robotics System Manager at Texas Instruments, discusses the current and future impact of robotics in factory and industrial settings, and in the real world. He also highlights some technologies from TI that can help. Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk. In the last episode, the two discussed the difference between simulation and emulation. This week, Vin brings an unexpected real-world scenario that highlights these system models. But first, the Insiders are recapping Senior Technology Editor, Ken Briodaghs recent trip to the RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara. They’re also hinting at a few predictions they expect to see heading into 2024. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing cyber resiliency with Eric Sivertson, VP of Security at Lattice Semiconductor, specifically highlighting how organizations can benefit from implementing a personalized data security plan and how FPGAs can help. Next, Rich and Vin are back with a DevTalk discussing the difference between emulation and simulation, and Vin deep dives into the background of how these meanings came to be. But first, The Insiders are here to talk about recent and upcoming trips. Rich is back from visiting with Infineon, NVIDIA, and Synaptics, and Ken is headed to the RISC-V Summit. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Randy Fish, director of product line management for the Silicon Lifecycle Management family at Synopsys, highlights how automotive engineers can benefit from the SLM on-chip monitoring and analysis process. Next, senior technology editor, Ken Briodagh, calls attention to RISC-V, taking a look at some of the key tools that are important to development in the RISC-V ISA ecosystem. But first, I’m posing a few questions to the Insiders about the transition from hardware to software-defined solutions. Is this move towards software something that should be fully embraced, should we still be relying on hardware solutions, or should there a balance of both? For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Production Editor, Chad Cox interviews Josh Heller, Security Engineering Manager at Digi International, about cyber threats in critical infrastructure networks, prioritizing vulnerabilities, how AI & ML can help, and the future of cybersecurity with quantum computing. Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk, and this time they’re discussing a common misconception: AI is an application. Their answer? It’s not. It’s an enabler to other applications, making them better, faster, and more reliable. But first, the Insiders are discussing the ongoing engineering shortage where Rich poses two questions: Why is there a shortage and are today's engineering graduates well equipped enough to join the workforce? For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Olivier Beaujard, Senior Director of the LoRa Ecosystem at Semtech Corporation, joins us to discuss the recently announced collaboration between Semtech and UnaBiz. The companies are expanding low-power, multi-band global network coverage for IoT customers through the combination of LoRaWAN and UnaBiz’s Sigfox 0G technologies on Semtech’s LoRa Edge and LoRa Connect platforms. Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk to discuss the benefits of integrating AI into today’s HVAC systems, with Nalin Balan, a Business Development Manager for the Renesas company, Reality AI. But first, Rich and I are introducing the newest member of the Embedded Computing Design staff and the Embedded Insiders podcast, Senior Technology Editor, Ken Briodagh. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing the Ukranian tech workforce with Euristiq’s Director of Partnerships and Business Development, Iryna Savruk, and CEO and co-founder, Ivan Muts. The two highlight how the software development company specializing in turnkey software solutions experienced a workforce surplus of about 50% despite the ongoing war. Next, Rich and Vin debate AI. It’s in the news, it’s in our classrooms, and it’s certainly in our engineering labs. But is it really the greatest technology of our lifetime? But first, Rich and I discuss ESG technologies, which stands for environmental, social and governance. ESG is a framework used by businesses to assess their performance on a variety sustainability and ethical issues. But is this truly something companies are adopting for the greater good or just to look good? For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Steve Sanghi, founder and former chief executive officer of Microchip Technology, joins the Insiders to speak about the release of his book, which highlights the executives’ personal journey from growing up in small town in northern India, to his success in becoming a renowned semiconductor industry leader. Next, we’re back with another success story about the MistySOM from MistyWest. Built around the Renesas RZ family of microprocessors, the system on modules helped push design flexibility during the semiconductor shortage and allowed companies to continue developing edge computing applications in the midst of the chaos. But first, the Insiders recap Brandon’s recent trip to the far east to Computex 2023 where he highlights a new and interesting industry trend involving NVIDIA. And Rich brings attention to a government policy affecting engineering companies and industry layoffs. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dr. Moritz Neukirchner, Head of Software Architecture at Elektrobit, joins us to discuss the business and technology challenges surrounding the growth of software-defined vehicles, and where OEMs and suppliers will generate the most value in automotive in the future. Next on Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two are speaking with Stuart Feffer, the co-founder and former CEO of Reality AI. The company was acquired by Renesas in July of 2022, making Stuart the current Head of Real-Time-Analytics at Renesas, and this week Rich and Vin are asking Stuart, “Where do you begin your AI-based design?” But first, the Insiders are discussing their experiences surrounding smart energy and utilities, and power supplies, specifically solar and Gallium Nitride (aka GaN) semiconductors. Tune In. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Yaniv Iny, the CEO of PractiTest. The software development company is focused on providing end-to-end test management solutions, AND it is also the creator of the annual 2023 State of Testing Report. And Iny is here to share some of this year’s most notable findings. Then, on DevTalk with Rich and Vin, the two are discussing AI and machine learning with Kaushal Vora, a Senior Director at Renesas. Kaushal works with suppliers in this space and is lending a hand in the creation of the AI ecosystem, which some say already exists, while others say that developers should wait a bit before diving in. But first, the Insiders discuss the growing impact electrification has had on the mobility industry. Specifically, the trends and challenges surrounding electric vehicles, and whether EV infrastructure and business can keep up with the demand. Tune In For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com