Best Passing 4 Normal Podcasts (2024)

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Looking Down to Go Forward: Ground Penetrating Radar for Autonomous Vehicles 55:32

2d ago55:32

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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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Changing the World One Wireless RF Chip at a Time 43:18

21d ago43:18

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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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Can Silicon Photonics Solve the Bandwidth Bottleneck in AI Data Centers? 51:55

1M ago51:55

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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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Freeing EEs to Design Like Tony Stark 55:06

1M ago55:06

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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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Cooperation and Competition Behind the Scenes in the RISC-V Community 51:23

2M ago51:23

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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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At Silicon Labs, Wireless IoT is Only The First Step in Rethinking Product Design 56:24

2M ago56:24

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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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Pragmatic Semi is Breaking the Rules and Bending Silicon Electronics 57:58

3M ago57:58

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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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State of the Industry: Semiconductor Insiders Discuss the Ambitions and Realities of the CHIPS Act 55:28

3M ago55:28

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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 1:02:36

4M ago1:02:36

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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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Quantum Computing: Sci-Fi Technology Requires Real-World Engineering 55:52

4M ago55:52

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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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Energizing the Future: Real-Time Precision in Renewable Energy Management 58:17

5M ago58:17

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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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Stepping Outside the Metaverse to Discuss Next-Gen Hardware Development 59:55

5M ago59:55

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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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Marveling at MEMS: The New Superheroes of The Silicon World 49:27

12M ago49:27

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Silicon transistors naturally get most of the attention. However, delicate silicon microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) with movements that are often measured in angstroms are making some noise of their own (metaphorically, because you won’t be able to hear those tiny vibrations!). By focusing in parallel on the MEMS device and the silicon process…

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How the Town of Normal prepares for July 4 fireworks after weeks without rain

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There's rain ahead in the forecast, but weeks of drought increase fire risk for communities preparing their July 4 fireworks displays. WGLT talked to officials from the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments to get the skinny on how they mitigate risk.By Lauren Warnecke

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AI or 5G? EdgeQ Asks, “Why Not Both?” While Building a Wireless Base Station-on-a-Chip 53:54

12M ago53:54

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It all began with a love of mathematics. Adil Kidwai loved mathematics. That initially led him to a career focused on analog and RF design. After many years working on RF technology leading efforts in cellular communication, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, Adil had a chance to move into the AI field. When he started digging into AI, Kidwai had an epiphany. “…

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Getting Out of the Weeds with John Deere’s Revolutionary AI Technology 55:43

1y ago55:43

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Imagine 1500 laptops strapped to a 120 foot (36 m) wide sprayer being pulled behind a tractor. That gives you a rough understanding of the compute power inside the John Deere See & SprayTM that targets herbicide to the weeds, not the crops. These might be “the smartest agricultural machines in the world,” says Chris Padwick, Director of Computer Vi…

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Illinois lawmakers passed bills on book bans, abortion rights and other issues 7:21

1y ago7:21

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It took more than a week longer than expected, but Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session early Saturday with a budget and hundreds of measures that passed. The spending plan and bills now go to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.By Alex Degman

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Bloomington-Normal resumes student exchange with Asahikawa, Japan, after 3-year hiatus 4:00

1y ago4:00

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A student foreign exchange program for Bloomington-Normal has returned after a delay that began with the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers hope the program can grow to where it was decades ago.By Eric Stock

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One couple's decades-long commitment to a safer, more equitable Bloomington-Normal 9:00

1y ago9:00

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2023 McLean County History Makers Willie and Charles Halbert were selected for their social justice activism and tireless advocacy for equity and inclusion.By Lauren Warnecke

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New survey from McLean County Fatherhood Coalition finds room for improvement in father-friendliness 4:50

1y ago4:50

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Fathers in McLean County are often underrepresented or marginalized within organizations and programs that serve children and families, according to the results of a new survey.By Ryan Denham

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Prevailing wage dialogue expands in advance of Bloomington council vote on apartment project 6:48

1y ago6:48

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A Bloomington City Council discussion about whether to apply prevailing wage rules to a private development if there are government incentives at stake is spreading beyond the apartment project in question. That's according to deputy city manager Billy Tyus who said in a WGLT interview the ongoing dialogue is not just about wages.…

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VC-Backed Hardware Design Collaboration is the (All) Spice of Life 56:53

1y ago56:53

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In this unique episode of the Moore’s Lobby podcast, we get to hear from not only the technologists and executives behind the company but the investor who is helping them make their dreams a reality. As an electrical engineer, Chrissy Meyer had spent years working in product design on large projects at Apple, including the Apple iPod Nano and Touch…

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Q&A: Children's Home & Aid rebrands itself as Brightpoint, pivots to family support, equity focus 8:41

1y ago8:41

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A social service agency with roots in Bloomington-Normal for more than a century has changed its name: Children's Home & Aid now is Brightpoin, which kicked off its rebranding campaign this week. Two of its leaders talked with WGLT about the changes.By Michele Steinbacher

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Let's play two! It’s opening day at the Corn Crib! 5:32

1y ago5:32

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WGLT's Lauren Warnecke stopped by the Corn Crib earlier this week as final preparations were being made for opening day, including Corny's Big Summer Blowout on Saturday night. A few staff members took a brief break in the shade to talk about what goes into creating great game day experiences.By Lauren Warnecke

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Take off: ISU rocket team lands a win 4:24

1y ago4:24

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Illinois State University has won a Department of Defense-sponsored rocket competition for the second straight time. The U of I Laboratory for Advanced Space Systems hosted the competition in Rantoul.By Charlie Schlenker

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Gender enrollment gap is wide at ISU, Bradley, Heartland 10:43

1y ago10:43

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More women go to Illinois State University than men — a lot more. The same is true of Bradley University and Heartland Community College. It's part of a nationwide trend that began in the 1980s and has grown since then.By Charlie Schlenker

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District 87 Q&A on tax incentives, AI, and a retiring administrator 6:31

1y ago6:31

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District 87 superintendent David Mouser said he supports an incentive plan to build a high-end housing complex in Bloomington, despite the potential loss of future tax revenue.By Eric Stock

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Downtown Bloomington walking tour of social justice sights and stories goes online 7:07

1y ago7:07

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The McLean County Museum of History and Not In Our Town partnered to create an interactive website based on their long-running Social Justice Walking Tour. The D-I-Y tour includes locations pivotal to various social movements related to gender and racial equality, immigrant rights and organized labor.…

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Durbin says all options are on the table as a Senate committee investigates Supreme Court ethics 6:18

1y ago6:18

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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Supreme Court justices can't argue that separation of powers shields them from ethics laws.By Eric Stock

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McLean County cases resurface in attorney general's Catholic abuse report 2:50

1y ago2:50

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Catholic dioceses in Illinois failed to disclose hundreds of abusive clerics before the state opened what would become a yearslong investigation into sex abuse within the church, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday.By Ryan Denham, Hannah Meisel

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'Miracle' drug: Bloomington-Normal hospitals begin new, faster treatment for stroke victims 5:29

1y ago5:29

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Peg Shea of Bloomington says she's recovering well after being one of the first in the area to receive a new treatment for stroke patients.By Eric Stock

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Lincoln brought Guy Fraker to Illinois; preserving the landscape came later 7:30

1y ago7:30

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Attorney and Lincoln historian Guy Fraker settled in Bloomington in 1962. He's been a key figure in documenting and promoting Lincoln's legal career in central Illinois, and fell into an avocation in land conservation by accident. Fraker is profiled as part of WGLT's series on the 2023 McLean County History Makers.…

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Bloomington housing developer sees 'redemption' potential at Coachman site, despite council delay 7:53

1y ago7:53

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Robbie Osenga, the developer of a proposed $18.5 million housing project near downtown Bloomington, said he remains hopeful despite Monday’s city council decision delaying approval.By Ryan Denham

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How the pandemic set the stage for rapid-fire auto insurance rate hikes at State Farm 7:52

1y ago7:52

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In two weeks, State Farm’s auto insurance customers in Illinois will see their rates go up again – for the fourth time in less than a year. Together they’ve raised the average cost about $200.By Ryan Denham

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Survey shows rural McLean County residents are unhappy with their internet service 3:27

1y ago3:27

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McLean County officials are studying the results of what they call an eye-opening survey on rural residents' level of satisfaction with their internet service.By Eric Stock

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Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer 56:43

1y ago56:43

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Engineering careers, even very successful ones, don’t always progress in a nice orderly manner. In this episode of Moore’s Lobby, Peter Wawer, Division President of Green Industrial Power at Infineon Technologies, retraces a fascinating technical and business career that is still going strong. As a second-generation electrical engineer, the industr…

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Burning Man Maker, Music Mogul, and PCB Revolutionary—Flux CEO Matthias Wagner 1:00:06

1y ago1:00:06

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Matthias Wagner learned early in his career that not everything is like an engineering “marketing video…all so streamlined and perfect.” Sometimes you have to dive into a project with no documentation and no roadmap and “figure it out now.” That fearless, can-do attitude has led him on a circuitous and amazing route into, out of, and now back into …

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From Apple to OpenLight: Silicon Photonics and Integrated Lasers with Dr. Tom Mader 41:04

1y ago41:04

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I’ll bet that you didn’t know that the original concept for what became the Apple Thunderbolt interface involved optical communication. Well, in this fascinating podcast with Dr. Mader, you will learn that intriguing backstory and much more. Mader also provides a helpful introduction to silicon photonics technology and applications. Importantly, Op…

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Synopsys’ Stelios Diamantidis Is Bringing the Magic of AI To Chip Design 1:01:18

1y ago1:01:18

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“It’s a magical world.” After several decades in the chip design industry, Stelios Diamantidis might be just as fascinated by the work he gets to do today as when he saw his first computer as a child growing up in Greece. Inspired by the success of computers and AI systems in defeating humans in strategy games like chess and Go, Diamantidis wondere…

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Seeing the Big Picture of Vehicle Electrification with Texas Instrument’s Fern Yoon 59:36

1y ago59:36

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Fern Yoon always enjoyed learning how things work. However, like many, or even most, electrical engineers, she grew up with a very limited understanding of the profession. Even through college, she still had a narrow understanding of what engineers actually do on the job. (Hmm…maybe this is why attracting people to engineering careers is difficult?…

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Engineering, Inspiration, and Advice—Intel VP Deepali Trehan’s Journey 1:00:11

1+ y ago1:00:11

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Beginning with her humble roots in Delhi, India, Deepali Trehan recounts her story of overcoming the odds to become a leader at one of the most respected technology companies in the world. Encouraged, supported, and even challenged by her family and influential teachers along the way, Trehan’s remarkable journey is an inspiration for everyone from …

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Mark Your Calendars for Season 6 of Moore's Lobby 1:28

1+ y ago1:28

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Season 6 of Moore's Lobby brings you new conversations with some of the most fascinating leaders in the electronics industry. Join host Daniel Bogdanoff as he dives deep with engineers, inventors, executives, and more about the hottest trends and most interesting technologies that are shaping our future.…

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JITX Aims to Provide Superpowers to Circuit Design Engineers 1:00:36

1+ y ago1:00:36

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Duncan Haldane has always approached problems a little differently. In high school, he scavenged auto parts to build robots. In college, Haldane was mimicking biology to create two Guinness world-record robots: the speedy, slightly disturbing X2-VelociRoACH (video) and the crazy, jumping Salto (video). Now he is leading JITX as it builds a new desi…

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EP Systems: The Power Behind Electric Aviation 1:02:55

1+ y ago1:02:55

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Like most engineers, Michael Armstrong was first inspired by his high school English class…Wait, that can’t be right? Indeed it is! Since then, Armstrong’s career has taken numerous unexpected twists and turns that include pistachios, designing a PhD program on a napkin, and becoming an unintentional Disney Imagineer. Armstrong got involved in elec…

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Passing Storm or New Normal? How Should We Think of Today’s Electronics Supply Chain? 1:09:00

1+ y ago1:09:00

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In this Industry Tech Days 2022 keynote panel discussion, we get to hear from three industry leaders: - Michael Knight, President of the Exponential Technology Group and Senior VP of Corporate Business Development at TTI. - Jeff Newell, Senior VP of Products at electronics distributor Mouser Electronics. - Misha Govshteyn, CEO of MacroFab, a contra…

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Intel VP Aims to Deliver AI Everywhere and to Everyone 57:32

1+ y ago57:32

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Wei has always been at the cutting edge of hardware and software as Intel transformed from a PC-based hardware company to a world leader in data centers, cloud, mobile, and now AI solutions. He spearheaded compiler development that set world records for performance on parallel servers and supercomputers. How impressive are his accomplishments at In…

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AMD Low-Power Guru Addresses the Looming Electronics Power Challenge 1:13:19

1+ y ago1:13:19

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Starting his engineering education by taking classes at Caltech under Carver Mead, one of “one of the luminaries of computer VLSI design,” Sam Naffziger “really got excited about the VLSI design field” early in his career. That excitement hasn’t waned a bit as he continues to tackle important challenges in low-power circuit and system design. Low-p…

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From the Ground Up—Zoox Turns a Corner with New AV and Sensor System Designs 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

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Zoox is designing cars with autonomy as a primary requirement from the outset. That means no drivers, no steering wheel, and no gas or brake pedals. As their motto highlights, Zoox builds cars for riders, not drivers. In this interesting keynote interview from Industry Tech Days 2022, Ryan McMichael of Zoox and our Moore’s Lobby host, Daniel Bogdan…

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Bringing Design Order to a Chaotic World: Insights From Top Execs at Digi-Key and Molex 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

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In this keynote interview from Industry Tech Days 2022, we hear from two leaders at electronics industry heavyweight companies—Digi-Key and Molex. Dave Doherty is the President and COO of distributor Digi-Key Electronics while Joe Nelligan is the CEO of Molex, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components. Both of these gentlemen sta…

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US Semi Fab SkyWater Seeks to Co-Innovate in Quantum, Photonics, and…Free Silicon? 58:35

2y ago58:35

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As we think about advancements in the semiconductor world, it is typically focused on nanometer feature sizes and new transistor technologies like FinFETs and RibbonFETs. But, Steven Kosier, CTO of SkyWater points out that: At any particular technology node, there are all sorts of other things that silicon can do to improve the world…power manageme…

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