Each week, we're seeing what's up in the world of electronic and electromechanical components and PCB design. We'll be checking in with leading industry experts, and Würth Elektronik technology specialists and product managers, who are going to shine a light on interesting topics such as energy harvest, wireless power transfer, EMI issues and more. Tune in to get technical design tips and applications during your commute, at your desk, or wherever you might be with the Wurth Elektronik's Wat ...
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Our Moore's Lobby Podcast serves an elite global audience of engineers, technologists, and executives with a goal to educate, empower, and entertain. We discuss the technologies and engineering behind the hottest industry trends as host Daniel Bogdanoff guides you through the human stories behind the world's most inspiring organizations and leaders. Tune in every other Tuesday for new episodes.
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[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Smart Silicon Temperature Sensors for Industrial Use
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Find the perfect temperature sensor for your Industry 4.0 needs! In this audio only episode, we explore the world of temperature sensors, breaking down various technology approaches. We spotlight Würth Elektronik's WSEN-TIDS digital temperature sensor and discuss the key benefits of this sensor type for Industry 4.0 and IIoT applications. Catch the…
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Smart Silicon Temperature Sensors for Industrial Use
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Find the perfect temperature sensor for your Industry 4.0 needs! In this episode, we explore the world of temperature sensors, breaking down various technology approaches. We spotlight Würth Elektronik's WSEN-TIDS digital temperature sensor and discuss the key benefits of this sensor type for Industry 4.0 and IIoT applications. Catch the replay and…
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We are back to focusing on EMI, but now we're taking a look at the crucial topic of modern EMI shielding technology and techniques. As we've discussed in previous episodes, EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) can significantly impact the performance and reliability of sensitive electronic devices, so it is essential that we understand how to prevent…
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AUDIO ONLY!!- EMI Shielding Challenges
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We are back to focusing on EMI, but now we're taking a look at the crucial topic of modern EMI shielding technology and techniques. As we've discussed in previous episodes, EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) can significantly impact the performance and reliability of sensitive electronic devices, so it is essential that we understand how to prevent…
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The Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Diodes, and Transistors
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This podcast is designed for newcomers to the world of electronics and for educators aiming to help their students understand the fundamental concepts of key components. We'll simplify the essentials of resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors—explaining what they are, how they function, and their various applications. Whether you'…
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The podcast explores how to choose the right filter topology based on different system impedances, emphasizing that there's no one-size-fits-all solution for EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). It also covers basic physics principles to keep in mind to prevent unwanted interferences. For a full video and to view product materials, visit our website…
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[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Solving EMI From the PCB Level
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The podcast explores how to choose the right filter topology based on different system impedances, emphasizing that there's no one-size-fits-all solution for EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). It also covers basic physics principles to keep in mind to prevent unwanted interferences. For a full video and to view product materials, visit our website…
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Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is unwanted noise in electrical circuits caused by electromagnetic fields from natural and human-made sources (power lines, radio transmitters, appliances). This podcast explores EMI filters, which are essential for reducing noise in electronic devices, ensuring they meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standa…
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Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is unwanted noise in electrical circuits caused by electromagnetic fields from natural and human-made sources (power lines, radio transmitters, appliances). This podcast explores EMI filters, which are essential for reducing noise in electronic devices, ensuring they meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standa…
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This podcast focuses on the critical topic of Electrostatic Discharge, or ESD, and its impact on electronic devices. Our aim is to discuss its detrimental effects on electronics and find effective strategies for its prevention through selecting appropriate overvoltage and creating a well-designed PCB layout. You can find our entire lineup of ESD mi…
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[AUDIO ONLY!!]- The Shocking Facts About ESD
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This podcast focuses on the critical topic of Electrostatic Discharge, or ESD, and its impact on electronic devices. Our aim is to discuss its detrimental effects on electronics and find effective strategies for its prevention through selecting appropriate overvoltage and creating a well-designed PCB layout. You can find our entire lineup of ESD mi…
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QSPICE Circuit Simulation: A Spicy Discussion with Mike Engelhardt
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If you are interested in electronics, history, or simple amazing stories, you will enjoy this podcast interview with our Moore’s Lobby host, Daniel Bogdanoff. Mike Engelhardt has been developing simulation tools since 1975. He is best known for creating LTspice, which is believed to be the most widely distributed and used SPICE analog electronic ci…
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Electromagnetic Compatibility with Electromechanical Connections
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EMC, or electromagnetic compatibility, is crucial in everyday scenarios and can enhance various applications. This podcast will cover the fundamentals of EMC, explore the influence of PCB layout, and examine electromechanical components that improve compatibility. For a full video and to view product materials, visit our website at www.we-online.co…
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EMC, or electromagnetic compatibility, is crucial in everyday scenarios and can enhance various applications. This podcast will cover the fundamentals of EMC, explore the influence of PCB layout, and examine electromechanical components that improve compatibility. For a full video and to view product materials, visit our website at www.we-online.co…
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Improving Electronic Design Collaboration by Shifting Left and Right
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Ananth Avva is “a big believer that if you give human beings the right type of information and you contextualize it, they will make the right decision ultimately for the organization.” In his current role at Altium as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cloud Platform, he is leading efforts to improve and accelerate collaboration becau…
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5G and IoT: What Will It Take for Them to Get Along?
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Thomas Keller is the Director of Platforms and Core Technology at u-blox. He learned early in his career that technology development does not always progress in a perfectly straight line. During his PhD studies, he worked on Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) as a candidate technology for 3G cellular network deployment. OFDM lost tha…
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Looking Down to Go Forward: Ground Penetrating Radar for Autonomous Vehicles
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If you enjoy hearing passionate people talk about jobs they love and technology that fascinates them, you are in for a treat. Noah Gedrimas grew up with a love of vehicles—cars, tractors, construction equipment, and snowmobiles. In college, he built a one-fifth-scale car and then programmed it to self-park, which led him to a “newfound respect for …
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In this podcast, we explore market trends driving electronic components to their limits, focusing on thermal aging in molded inductors. As miniaturization and higher current densities increase operating temperatures, thermal aging risks grow. We'll discuss its causes, detection methods, impacts on applications, and products designed to address thes…
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[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Intro to Aging Molded Inductors
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In this podcast, we explore market trends driving electronic components to their limits, focusing on thermal aging in molded inductors. As miniaturization and higher current densities increase operating temperatures, thermal aging risks grow. We'll discuss its causes, detection methods, impacts on applications, and products designed to address thes…
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Changing the World One Wireless RF Chip at a Time
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After beginning his career with Hewlett-Packard, David Su met a friend for lunch to learn about a new startup called Atheros. He was so excited by the vision to develop world-changing products that Su “went for lunch and never left.” At Atheros, Su had a “front-row seat” developing wireless WAN technology that transitioned from novelty to necessity…
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Digital isolators are crucial for secure, interference-free signal transmission between various voltage levels without direct electrical connection. In this podcast, we'll explore digital isolators in detail, focusing on their role in ensuring safety, interference-free data transmission, and common mode interference mitigation. We'll discuss their …
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[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Introduction to Digital Isolators
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Digital isolators are crucial for secure, interference-free signal transmission between various voltage levels without direct electrical connection. In this podcast, we'll explore digital isolators in detail, focusing on their role in ensuring safety, interference-free data transmission, and common mode interference mitigation. We'll discuss their …
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Can Silicon Photonics Solve the Bandwidth Bottleneck in AI Data Centers?
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Steve Klinger, Vice President of Product, joins the Moore’s Lobby podcast to discuss how LightMatter is using silicon photonics to improve speed and reduce power consumption in AI data centers. With two previous $1B+ startups under his belt, Klinger knows a thing or two about identifying successful technology solutions to current industry challenge…
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Using X Capacitors in Isolated Power Supplies
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In this podcast episode, we're discussing how X-capacitors ensure device safety and reliability. Learn about their construction, applications, and how to choose the right one. We'll also cover film capacitors, their types, and the strategic placement of X and Y Capacitors. Don't miss insights on the limitations of X2-capacitors and their role in ma…
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[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Using X Capacitors in Isolated Power Supplies
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In this podcast episode, we're discussing how X-capacitors ensure device safety and reliability. Learn about their construction, applications, and how to choose the right one. We'll also cover film capacitors, their types, and the strategic placement of X and Y Capacitors. Don't miss insights on the limitations of X2-capacitors and their role in ma…
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While leading the system design of new head-word displays for fighter pilots, Tomide Adesanmi was most excited when he got a chance to innovate. However, like most electronics design engineers, he found that the majority of his time was spent searching distributor sites for components, drawing symbols, and working with spreadsheets. Engineers can a…
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In this podcast episode, we discuss Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) and Flat Flexible Cable (FFC) connectors, widely used in data PCBs. While there's no precise standard defining their signal integrity characteristics, we emphasize the importance of prioritizing signal integrity principles. Learn which frequencies can successfully pass through these con…
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Cooperation and Competition Behind the Scenes in the RISC-V Community
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Over the course of his fascinating career, Mark Himelstein has worked on several significant computing technologies at historic companies like MIPS and Sun Microsystems. He has also worked as a consultant in various roles that include architect, VP of engineering, and advisor. However, RISC-V may have a greater impact on the computing field and our…
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[AUDIO ONLY!!] Transformer Design for EMC
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Transformers, although passive, play a significant role in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) within power supplies. In this podcast, we'll explore methods to reduce emissions by understanding transformer properties and employing construction techniques. We'll examine examples of both poor and effective design practices, ranging from flying leads …
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Transformers, although passive, play a significant role in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) within power supplies. In this podcast, we'll explore methods to reduce emissions by understanding transformer properties and employing construction techniques. We'll examine examples of both poor and effective design practices, ranging from flying leads …
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At Silicon Labs, Wireless IoT is Only The First Step in Rethinking Product Design
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Daniel Cooley started his career in RF chip design at Silicon Labs and now leads technology and product development at “the number one wireless supplier” for the Internet of Things. In this thoughtful interview, Cooley explains why adding wireless connectivity is only the first step to completely rethinking product designs and features. He noted th…
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EMC Components for Automotive Applications
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Anymore, passive components which are solely tested with AEC-Q200 standards are still insufficient for automotive use. Additional tests are crucial for ensuring high-quality components in vehicle electronics. This podcast explores design tips using components meeting AEC-Q22 qualifications for reliable automotive designs. Watch the full webinar on …
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Pragmatic Semi is Breaking the Rules and Bending Silicon Electronics
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While Moore’s Law scaling has driven incredible advancements in computing, AI, and smartphones, many applications don’t need or benefit from the most advanced semiconductor nodes. From its inception, Pragmatic Semiconductor’s goal has been to take a…well, pragmatic…approach to develop an ultra low-cost, fast cycle time alternative to traditional si…
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In this podcast episode, we talk about why Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) are preferred over linear power supplies in power supply design, and discuss the challenges of selecting the correct SMPS topology to meet cost, efficiency, and design requirements effectively. To compare types of SMPS topologies, including Non-isolated and Isolated topo…
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State of the Industry: Semiconductor Insiders Discuss the Ambitions and Realities of the CHIPS Act
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The chip shortage made us all think about the precarious semiconductor supply chain. In response, the US government has moved to bolster the domestic industry. The CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law in August 2022, but we are still waiting to see its impact on US semiconductor manufacturing. In this podcast, we are joined by three industry i…
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Leading the RISC-V Revolution, SiFive Aims to Take the Computing Industry Throne
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During his fascinating career, Jack Kang has had the opportunity to work on iconic, massively successful products like the Microsoft Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Switch. Today, as one of the founding members of SiFive, Kang works alongside several of the creators of the RISC-V ISA to bring new products to market. SiFive is developing products based on …
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Because of fast assembling and small sizes, designers are turning to surfance mount technology on their PCBs. Although there are still through-hole (THT) components that need to be soldered by Wave, Through-Hole Reflow (THR), allows designers to solder the Through-Hole Components together with the surfance mount parts in the Reflow Oven, thus cance…
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Quantum Computing: Sci-Fi Technology Requires Real-World Engineering
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A decade after demonstrating the first entanglement of semiconducting spin quantum bits, or qubits, Oliver Dial and IBM Quantum are developing the ICs, cryogenic systems, error mitigation techniques, and software tools that will identify solutions to problems beyond the scope of classical computers. Recently, the IBM Quantum team announced the Hero…
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[AUDIO ONLY!!] Creating Compact and High-Performance Power Supplies up to 100W using GaN
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The recent GaN technology can operate at very high frequencies and deliver major efficiency gains. In this episode, STMicroelectronics and Würth Elektronik experts will cover the basics of flyback converters and introduce you to the most recent GaN-based auxiliary converter designs and their main benefits. To watch the complete video on demand, vis…
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Designing Compact Power Supplies with GaN Up to 100W
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The recent GaN technology can operate at very high frequencies and deliver major efficiency gains. In this episode, STMicroelectronics and Würth Elektronik experts will cover the basics of flyback converters and introduce you to the most recent GaN-based auxiliary converter designs and their main benefits. To watch the complete video on demand, vis…
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Energizing the Future: Real-Time Precision in Renewable Energy Management
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Optimizing energy generation and consumption requires accurately measuring currents and voltages. In addition, to maximize overall efficiency, that data must be shared in real-time or near real-time. The highlights of this conversation between Henrik Mannesson of Texas Instruments and host Daniel Bogdanoff include discussing: -The differences betwe…
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Sensing with Ligh- From LEDs to Optical Sensors
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Beyond its traditional uses in lighting, signaling, and horticulture, light shows promising potential in advanced sensing applications. In this podcast, we aim to shed light on the operational principles of optical sensors. We'll begin by establishing a basic understanding of relevant optical material properties in various applications. Additionall…
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Beyond its traditional uses in lighting, signaling, and horticulture, light shows promising potential in advanced sensing applications. In this podcast, we aim to shed light on the operational principles of optical sensors. We'll begin by establishing a basic understanding of relevant optical material properties in various applications. Additionall…
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Stepping Outside the Metaverse to Discuss Next-Gen Hardware Development
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About three decades after the term “metaverse” was coined, Facebook rebranded as Meta as they increased their focus on building virtual and augmented reality platforms. Today, Agustya Mehta helps lead Meta’s development of the next generation of XR products in his role as their Director of System Platforms for Reality Labs Hardware. In this episode…
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In this podcast, we'll show you how to effortlessly decrease the temperature on your PCB. We'll begin by guiding you through the art of designing traces based on two key IPC standards, then test the process with examples and tests. To view the full line of Thermal Management products, visit www.we-online.com/thermalmanagement. To replay the video, …
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In this podcast, we'll show you how to effortlessly decrease the temperature on your PCB. We'll begin by guiding you through the art of designing traces based on two key IPC standards, then test the process with examples and tests. To watch the video, visit www.we-online.com/podcast.By Amelia Thompson
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Separating Common Mode and Differential Mode Noise Using an Oscilloscope
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In order to reduce conducted emissions efficiently, it's important to understand the total noise spectrum including the separation of common mode and differential mode. In this episode, we'll investigate how to separate the noise usning an oscilloscope and also give practical measurement examples which demonstrate the iterative filter design proces…
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Creating a low impedance return path plays a crucial role in enhancing EMC performance. A low impedance path acts as an essential base for improving electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) and achieving optimal signal integrity. In this episode, we're exploring the key principles and strategies for designing and imp…
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Gallium Nitride vs Silicon in Soft Switching
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Gallium Nitride (GaN) is a wide bandgap compound semiconductor formed by the combination of Gallium and Nitrogen with an atomic structure of quartzite crystal. In contrast to Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices that have been around for quite a while, GaN power devices have just started to appear on the market. In this episode, we are taking a look…
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Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is evolving as an alternative to existing electronics that use cables to supply power. The new Qi2.0 standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and the Ki standard for the kitchen appliances provide more opportunity for innovation. Near Field Communication (N…
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