Embedded Insiders
By: Embedded Computing Design
Language: en
Categories: Technology, Education, Science, Physics, How To
Hosted on the www.embeddedcomputing.com website, the Embedded Insiders Podcast is a fun electronics talk show for hardware design engineers, software developers, and academics. Organized by Tiera Oliver, Assistant Managing Editor, and Ken Briodagh, Editor-in-Chief of Embedded Computing Design, each episode highlights embedded industry veterans who tackle trends, news, and new products for the embedded, IoT, automotive, security, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and other technology marketplaces in a light and accessible format.
Episodes
Rethinking IoT Innovation: From Industrial Legacy Systems to Next-Gen Wi-Fi
Jan 08, 2026Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Felix Galindo, a Principal Engineer at Digi International, to discuss the impending upgrade crisis for industrial facilities and legacy connectivity in Industrial IoT.
Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ambwtKT63s0
The next segment is sponsored by Infineon Technologies, featuring Rich and Sivaram Trikutam, Senior Vice President of Wireless Products at Infineon Technologies. The two discuss everything you need to know about Wi-Fi, including Infineon’s latest Wi-Fi transceiver, a 20-MHz tri-radio device for IoT ap...
Duration: 00:41:38CES 2026 Predictions, Zigbee 4.0, and Advanced Flash Controllers
Dec 18, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh talks with Lancelot Hu, Director of Automotive and Embedded Solutions at Silicon Motion. Hu oversees SMI’s eMMC, UFS, and embedded product lines, and the conversation explores how Silicon Motion supports embedded, industrial, and automotive customers through advanced flash controller technology and complete embedded storage solutions.
Next, Rich is joined by Faisal Bhaiyat, Co-Chair of ZigBee Working Group at the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and a Senior Software Architect with Silicon Labs. The two discuss the latest revision of the ZigBee spec, version 4.0, de...
Duration: 00:36:38Designing for the Edge & the Race for Competitive AI
Dec 04, 2025Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re kicking things off with a look at the escalating race among tech giants to build the most competitive AI models. As Apple, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI reshuffle teams and refocus priorities, Ken and I break down what these moves mean for the future of AI.
Next, in a sponsored segment, we’re joined by Jeff Baldwin, Director of Engineering at Sealevel Systems, to talk through best practices for designing at the edge and how Sealevel Systems can help, especially when rugged systems meet AI w...
Duration: 00:35:40Breaking Down Silos with Sealevel Systems & embedded world North America 2025
Nov 20, 2025Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich is joined by Brandon Hansen, COO & CFO at Sealevel Systems, in a sponsored segment to discuss breaking down silos in design teams and the importance of looking at the bigger picture.
Next, Rich and Jerry Chen, Founder and CEO of Upbeat Technology, discuss how the company is taking a different approach to its RISC-V offering by leveraging low-power levels in applications like always-on IoT, wearables, edge AI sensors, and more.
But first, Ken and Rich recap their recent trip to Anaheim, California, f...
Duration: 00:33:10Accelerating Innovation: Wi-Fi HaLow for Industrial IoT & CodeFusion Studio for AI Development
Nov 05, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, the VP of Sales and Business Development at Gateworks Corporation, Kelly Peralta, joins me to discuss the trends, challenges, and innovations surrounding Wi-Fi HaLow for industrial and IoT applications.
The next segment is sponsored by Analog Devices, and Contributing Editor, Rich Nass, and Analog Devices’ Senior Vice President of Software and Digital Platforms, Rob Oshan, discuss the complexity of designing AI systems and how Analog Devices’ CodeFusion Studio, which includes an IDE, a software development kit, and coding tools, is designed to accelerate the process.
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Duration: 00:24:33Small Footprint, Fast AI: Alif Semiconductor's Arm-Based Ensemble
Oct 31, 2025Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken is joined by Alif Semiconductor's founder and president, Reza Kazerounian. The two discuss an ensemble of small-footprint, power-efficient solutions capable of running fast AI. In addition to being secure and integrated, the MCUs and fusion processors leverage hardware acceleration for transformer networks.
Next, Ken is back with another episode of ICYMI, featuring the latest news from this week.
But first, Ken and I are highlighting some of the top things to see and do for those attending embedded world North America in A...
Duration: 00:35:50Transforming Remote Industries with StellarIoT and Insights from Renesas
Oct 16, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by embedded systems veteran Steve Yates, founder of ADI Engineering and now Founder & CEO of StellarIoT. Steve dives into his latest venture, a platform designed to support rugged, AI-powered digital transformation in remote industries—combining open software, rugged hardware, satellite, private 5G connectivity, and zero-touch AIoT operation.
Next, Rich Nass and Vin D’Agostino return with a new DevTalk featuring Hidetoshi Shibata, CEO of Renesas, for a discussion about his leadership and vision for one of the most influential companies in the embedd...
Duration: 01:00:10Bridging the IoT Connectivity Gap with Vodafone IoT
Oct 02, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Erik Kling, President & Head of IoT Americas at Vodafone IoT, discusses the connectivity gaps in remote healthcare and how cellular IoT connectivity supports challenges across industrial, supply chain, and healthcare industries.
Next, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh is back with this week's episode of ICYMI, straight from Silicon Labs' Works With in Austin, Texas.
But first, Contributing Editor Rich Nass joins me to discuss a recent announcement surrounding advancements in wearable technology. We discuss the benefits of advanced sensing solutions for wearables, like AI glasses an...
Duration: 00:25:43Designing for Harsh Environments & Quantum Cryptography
Sep 18, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Jeff Baldwin, Director of Engineering at Sealevel Systems, discuss the process of designing systems for harsh environments and how Sealevel’s expertise helps customers get started with safe and reliable solutions.
Our next segment is sponsored by Infineon Technologies. Rich Nass is joined by Erik Wood, Infineon’s Senior Director of Microcontroller Cryptography and Product Security, and the two discuss quantum computing and how the experts at Infineon are working to keep systems secure.
But first, Ken and I engage in some...
Duration: 00:33:30Rust Roundtable & Energy-Efficient Motor Control with Microchip
Sep 04, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Product Marketing Manager at Microchip, Pramit Nandy, to discuss the current trends and challenges surrounding energy-efficient motor control. Specifically, the shift between various motor types, control algorithms, and, of course, the importance of SiC and GaN.
Next, Ken is back with another installment of ICYMI: Embedded Insights.
But first, Ken and I discuss the recent Rust Embedded Community Roundtable, featuring Ferrous Systems, AdaCore, Trust-in-Soft, Lynx Software, and Bloxide, with the ever-present question of, “Will Rust replace C?”
Check ou...
Duration: 00:30:18Building Embedded Systems with Sealevel + GenAI Insights from Soracom
Aug 21, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Contributing Editor Rich Nass chats with Earle Foster, Senior Vice President of Sales at Sealevel Systems, about how to build embedded systems without starting from scratch. They explore when to rely on fully custom and off-the-shelf components, and where semi-custom solutions are most suitable.
Later, Ken talks with Soracom Co-Founder and CTO Kenta Yasukawa about the company’s latest GenAI developments, with a brief mention of our upcoming AI at the Edge Day.
But first, Ken and I break down the latest news on...
Duration: 00:42:34Embedded Executive: Minimize Power in Today’s Data Centers | Point2 Technology
Aug 20, 2025Send us a text
The boom coming from AI is requiring data centers to be built as fast as we can build them. To that end, there is a lot of discussion about the power that’s needed to drive these data centers. What there’s not a lot of discussion about are the interconnects that are used within these power-hungry computing camps. And that’s the specialty of Point2 Technology, a fairly new company that boasts ultra-low power interconnect solutions.
To understand how the company’s technology works, I spoke to Sean Park, Point2’s President...
Duration: 00:08:49Timing is Everything: The Future of Precision Timing with SiTime
Aug 07, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Piyush Sevalia, Executive Vice President of Marketing at SiTime, to discuss the evolving landscape of precision timing solutions and the shift from quartz to silicon-based MEMS.
Next, Ken is back with another edition of ICYMI, where he updates us on some of the top embedded news stories, and this week we’ve got news from Shelly Group, Emerson, and Cincoze.
But first, Ken and I share our opinions on today’s modern precision timing solutions.
For more inf...
The Age of Inference: Generative AI & Sustainability
Jul 24, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and I sit down with Sid Sheth, CEO and co-founder of d-Matrix, to explore the ongoing generative AI boom—why it’s becoming increasingly unsustainable, and how d-Matrix is addressing the challenge with a chiplet-based compute architecture built specifically for AI inference.
Next, Ken brings us up to speed on some of the week’s top embedded industry headlines, with updates from ASUS IoT, LG, and Microelectronics UK.
But first, Rich, Ken, and I share our thoughts on the state of generative AI and...
Duration: 00:24:51Expanding Digital Keys, Accelerating Automotive Storage, and AGI
Jul 10, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Bahar Sadeghi, Technical Director at CCC, and Alysia Johnson, CCC President, to talk about the latest expansion of the CCC Digital Key™ Certification Program, which now includes support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies.
To learn more or register for an upcoming CCC Plugfest, visit: carconnectivity.org/events
Later in the episode, Ken chats with Russell Ruben, WW Automotive and IoT Segment Marketing Director at Sandisk, about the evolution of automotive storage, why fast data retrieval is m...
Duration: 00:51:29OpenAI for Government & 5G Smart Manufacturing
Jun 26, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh dives into the transformative role of AI in Smart Manufacturing and the impact of 5G connectivity on enterprise operations with Telit Cinterion’s Bill Dykas, Senior Product Line Manager, and Stan Gray, SVP of IoT Broadband and High Cat Vertical Sales.
But first, Rich, Ken, and I unpack the recent "OpenAI for Government" initiative—a collaboration between OpenAI and the U.S. Department of Defense. Is this a bold step toward smarter public-sector technology, or does it raise serious concerns about security and...
Duration: 00:38:17Embedded Evolution: A New RISC-V CEO & AI-Powered Platforms
Jun 12, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by RISC-V’s newest CEO, Andrea Gallo, who outlines his vision for the company’s future. From accelerating ecosystem growth to his expectations for current architectures, Gallo shares his strategy to shape the next chapter of RISC-V.
Later, Rich and Vin return with another Dev Talk, featuring Avijit Sinha, Senior VP of Strategy and Global Business Development at Wind River. They explore how AI is revolutionizing computing platforms and offer insights on starting your own AI project.
But first, Rich, Ken, a...
Duration: 01:00:56COMPUTEX 2025 & AMD in Space
May 29, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken O’Neill, Space Systems Architect at AMD, joins us to explore the company’s advancements in AI for space. He delves into how AMD is enabling on-board processing for satellites and spacecraft, including the adoption of FPGAs in spaceflight applications.
But first, Embedded Computing Design's Editor-in-Chief, Ken Briodagh, shares highlights from Computex 2025, providing insights into the top technological innovations unveiled at the event, including advancements in AI and edge computing.
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How Tariffs and Security Are Reshaping Embedded
May 15, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Principal Analyst at global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Reece Hayden, to discuss the recent global tariffs, and the effects of this on supply chains, manufacturing costs, and expansion.
Next, Ken sits down with Jun Kawaguchi, global marketing executive for the Secure Flash product family at Winbond, to discuss the challenges of securing today’s AI, automotive, and industrial embedded systems.
For more information from ABI about the global tariffs, check out the whitepaper, Navigating Tariff Turbulence in the Techn...
Duration: 00:36:32Next-Gen Engineering: Efficient Computing & the Rise of Rust
May 08, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Carnegie Mellon professor and founder of Efficient Computer, Brandon Lucia. Brandon dives into his company's general-purpose processor, designed to deliver 100x more energy efficiency than any chip on the market today. He also shares insights from his academic work and the challenges impacting the next generation of engineers navigating today’s fast-evolving technological landscape.
Later, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk, featuring Jonathan Pallant, Senior Engineer at Ferrous Systems. Together, they discuss the growing popularity of Rust and why...
Duration: 00:59:39AI in Healthcare, Reverse-Engineering, and Industry Acquisitions
Apr 17, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh sits down with Marten Smith, Principal Segment Manager for the Medical and Health Segment at Microchip Technology. Together, they explore how Microchip supports innovation in the medical field, navigates stringent security standards, and tackles the challenges of certifying new medical devices. They also discuss how advancements in AI are paving the way for improved patient care.
Next, Rich and Vin return for another Dev Talk, featuring Tim Blazytko, emproof’s Chief Scientist, Head of Engineering, and Co-Founder. The trio delves into the ar...
Duration: 01:14:19Evolving Chip Design: Challenges & Innovations with Atomera & Siemens EDA
Apr 03, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Scott Bibaud, President and CEO of Atomera, explores the rising costs of semiconductor manufacturing and the challenges of scaling to advanced nodes like 3nm and 2nm. He breaks down the diminishing performance gains and the complexity of high-volume semiconductor architectures.
Next, Rich and Scot Morrison, Vice President of Shift Left Software Product Management at Siemens EDA, discuss the growing specialization of chip design—and why development tools must evolve to keep up.
But first, Rich and I examine Moore’s Law and whether the...
Duration: 00:49:37The Road Ahead: Automotive Tech, Standards, and Safety for 2025
Mar 20, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Jonathan Moore, Director of Advanced Systems at Exida, and John Ellis, USA President and Head of Product at Codethink. These industry leaders share their insights on the future of automotive technology, focusing on software engineering for 2025, along with key discussions on trust, safety, and evolving industry standards.
But first, Rich and Ken are back from embedded world 2025 in Nuremberg to share highlights for those who couldn’t attend. They’ll cover the annual Best-in-Show awards, hands-on workshops, and emerging technologies shaping the fu...
Duration: 00:28:25Transforming Modern Manufacturing: Robotics, Automation & Functional Safety
Feb 27, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Winston Leung, Senior Product Marketing Manager at QNX, and Jay Thomas, Director of Field Development at LDRA join the podcast to discuss the fusion of robotics and automation in modern manufacturing, and how functional safety is shaping this transformative shift.
Then, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk featuring Steve Mensor, Vice President at Achronix Semiconductor. The three dive into the game-changing potential of embedded FPGAs and the benefits of blending the strengths of hardware and software.
But first, Rich and...
Duration: 00:59:00A Modular Future: Chiplets, AI, and Advanced Packaging
Feb 13, 2025Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Rozalia Beica, Field CTO at Rapidus Corporation, to explore the rise of chiplet integration, Rapidus' U.S. expansion, the transformative role of AI in semiconductors, and the growing importance of advanced packaging in the industry. Stay tuned for insights into how Rapidus is shaping the future of semiconductor technology.
Next, Ken discusses how customer experience centers are driving innovation in complex embedded systems.
But first, Rich and Ken highlight some important industry news involving, you guessed it, AI. They’re...
Duration: 00:45:37Engineering AI: Expectations, Challenges, and Market Trends
Jan 30, 2025Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Alex Iuorio, Avnet’s Senior Vice President of Global Supplier Development, delves into the findings of the 2025 Avnet Insights engineering survey. This year’s report focuses on Artificial Intelligence, examining what engineers expect from the market, the challenges they anticipate, and how AI is influencing product design.
Next, Rich sits down with Kumar Gala and Maureen Helm, both Distinguished Engineers with Analog Devices’ Software & Digital Platforms Group, to explore CodeFusion Studio. Built on Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VS Code), this integrated development environment (IDE) helps en...
Duration: 00:44:272025: Automotive Tech Predictions, CES Highlights, and Programming for High-Integrity Systems
Jan 16, 2025Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Bruce Franklin, Senior Director of Automotive at Micron, joins us to share his 2025 predictions for the automotive industry. He dives into the role of embedded memory and storage in robotaxis, key considerations for manufacturers, and how these advancements will shape the future of self-driving cars and next-generation architectures.
Later, Rich sits down with Quentin Ochem, Chief Product and Revenue Officer at AdaCore, to explore a critical question: When designing high-integrity systems like those used in automotive applications, what is the programming language of choice?
<... Duration: 00:45:45Chipping In: Europe’s Role in the Semiconductor Industry
Dec 12, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dunstan Power, Director of ByteSnap Design, unpacks the strategic and practical implications of Europe’s investment in the semiconductor industry. Dunstan shares his perspective on how this funding could bolster Europe’s chip manufacturing capabilities, address global supply chain challenges and foster innovation for companies like ByteSnap and its clients.
Next, Rich sits down with Steve Hanna, Distinguished Engineer at Infineon Technologies, to discuss the role of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.
But first, Rich and Ken delve into the...
Duration: 00:40:46Defeating Deepfakes & Leading Through Tech Challenges
Nov 26, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we dive into the challenges and solutions shaping AI and identity verification. Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin, Head of AI and Machine Learning at Sumsub shares how his team is tackling deepfake threats while addressing privacy and ethics concerns with cutting-edge, AI-driven tech.
Later, Rich and Vin chat with Maher Matta, President of the Americas at Infineon Technologies. From his early days as a bench engineer to leading a thriving tech powerhouse, Maher shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his remarkable journey.
But first, Rich...
Duration: 00:53:45Breaking Boundaries: Chiplet Interconnects, SDVs & electronica 2024
Nov 14, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief, Ken Briodagh, sits down with Patrick Soheili and Kevin Donnelly of Eliyan to highlight the company's new Chiplet Interconnect PHY at 64Gbps in 3nm Process. The multi-die interconnect evolution marches on and Eliyan is getting a lot of attention for its ability to deliver performance and bandwidth like this in either standard or advanced packaging.
Next, Rich is joined by Sayeed Ahmed, director at Infineon Technologies, to discuss the electrification of software-defined vehicles, according to Ahmed, there are still some tradeoffs and issues to...
Duration: 00:40:19Navigating New Frontiers: LEO Satellites & Mars Colonization
Oct 31, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by David Bartlett, Head of Technology in the business unit at u-blox, to explore how low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites could elevate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. Are satellites closer to Earth the answer to providing reliable PNT in the toughest environments?
Then, Rich and Vin sit down with Frank Norris, author of Colonizing Mars, to discuss what it would take to establish a human colony on the Red Planet, and the challenges of establishing a permanent colony there.
But fir...
Duration: 00:54:26Unlocking CylanceMDR and the Future of Software-Defined Vehicles
Oct 23, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're joined by Sriram Krishnan, BlackBerry's Head of Product Management, to discuss CylanceMDR, their AI-powered managed detection and response solution. We’ll explore how its XDR architecture enhances security by seamlessly integrating with existing tools, enabling more efficient threat detection and response.
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Later, Rich sits down with Marcelo Williams, Global Senior Director at Infineon Technologies, to discuss the fast-approaching era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and their impact on the automotive industry.
But first, Rich, Ken, and...
Duration: 00:40:00Why Memory Matters: Rambus' HBM4 Memory Controller IP
Oct 10, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we take a deep dive into the newly announced HBM4 Memory Controller IP from Rambus, with insights from Fellow and Distinguished Inventor Steven Woo. Rambus is leading the way with its silicon IP portfolio, and Steven shares his perspective on the latest memory industry trends, the challenges it faces, and the impact of AI on memory technologies.
Later, Rich sits down with Rob Oshana, the Senior Vice President of the Software and Security Group at Analog Devices to discuss how the company has transformed from b...
Duration: 00:35:30Why Memory Matters: HBM4, AI, and Rad-Hard Resilience
Sep 26, 2024Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we take a deep dive into the newly announced HBM4 Memory Controller IP from Rambus, with insights from Fellow and Distinguished Inventor Steven Woo. Rambus is leading the way with its cutting-edge silicon IP portfolio, and Steven shares his perspective on the latest memory industry trends, the challenges it faces, and the transformative impact of AI on memory technologies.
Later, Rich sits down with Helmut Puchner, Vice President and Fellow in Infineon Technologies' Aerospace and Defense division, to explore the intricacies of radiation-hardened (rad-hard) memory...
Duration: 00:40:53Pioneering RISC-V and Defining Software-Defined Vehicles
Sep 12, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Calista Redmond, CEO of RISC-V International, and Andrea Gallo, VP of Technology, as they dive into the organization’s latest technical breakthroughs, the evolving RISC-V software ecosystem, and how RISC-V is making an impact in the AI/ML sectors—and beyond.
Register for the upcoming RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara, CA on October 22-23, 2024.
Later, Rich chats with Ray Notarantonio, Senior Director at Infineon, to uncover the 'true' definition of a software-defined vehicle (SDV). They explore the future possibilities of SDV...
Duration: 00:40:48Driving the Future with AMD, and an Embedded World NA Preview
Aug 29, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Wayne Lyons, AMD’s Automotive Senior Director, provides an update on AMD’s automotive business, trends, and vision for the future. Wayne also dives into the company’s recent advancements in automotive processors like the Versal AI Edge Series, and their success with companies deploying their solution, like Subaru.
Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the importance of requirements-management tools, and why they are a “must-have,” with Neil Stroud, General Manager for Automotive and Semiconductor at Jama Software.
But first...
Duration: 00:47:16Intel’s Energy Efficient, Low Cost Approach to Electric Vehicles
Aug 01, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Jack Weast, Intel Fellow and Vice President and General Manager of Intel Automotive, breaks down the company’s recently announced OLEA U310 SoC. Built with a hybrid and heterogeneous architecture, the solution is designed to improve the overall efficiency of electric vehicles by promoting energy efficiency, and lower design and manufacturing costs.
Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the embedded developers’ approach to the testing process, specifically the pros and cons of waiting to test prototypes once they’re complete, and th...
Duration: 00:43:05Go Faster, Work Smarter: AI, HPC, and the Future of Data Centers with Rambus
Jul 11, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we dive into the growing advancements in AI and HPC with Lou Ternullo, senior director of IP product marketing at Rambus. Lou highlights the evolving data center architectures and the increasing demands for high bandwidth, low latency, and robust performance. He also explains how Rambus is staying ahead of the curve with its recently launched PCI Express® (PCIe®) 7.0 IP portfolio.
Next, Rich, Ken, and I discuss innovation in the memory market, focusing on how the push toward lower latency—driven by AI and edge processing—has led...
Duration: 00:38:36GaN Acquisitions & Securing the Edge with Infineon
Jun 27, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Erik Wood, Senior Director of Product Security at Infineon Technologies, discuss security at the edge. Diving into the company’s wide variety of secure features, Infineon’s newest MCU line, the PSoC Edge, is a single solution highlighted for its "MCU-ness” and effort in making edge security simpler and cheaper.
Next, in our Engineering Heroes segment sponsored by Wind River, we’re honoring Nandini Kappiah, a Senior Director of Software Engineering at Google, who worked alongside her team of 180 and contributed to developing Californi...
Duration: 00:37:18Computex 2024 & Robotics AI and Sensing with Texas Instruments
Jun 13, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Senior Technology Editor, Ken, and Errol Leon, System Engineering & Marketing Manager of Robotics at Texas Instruments (TI) discuss the work of robotics in collaboration with humans and the role of motor control, board-to-board communication and sensor fusion in the future of robotics.
But first, Rich and Ken recap a recent trip to Taipei for Computex 2024.
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Should Engineers Be Concerned AI Will Take Their Jobs?
May 16, 2024Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Vin are taking over with a Dev Talk featuring Matt Johnson, the CEO of Silicon Labs. Continuing their “CEO takeover,” the two are deep-diving into Matt’s background, journey with the semiconductor manufacturing company, and his opinion on how AI will affect incoming engineers.
But first, Rich and Ken are calling out Intel. If you didn’t know, Intel acquired Altera in 2015, however, we've still got some questions about the company’s expansion and presence in the FPGA market.
For more informa...
Silent Tech: Exploring Advanced AI Noise Suppression
May 02, 2024Send us a text
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 gli...
Duration: 00:41:43The Evolution of Processor Cores, and Embedded World 2024
Apr 18, 2024Send us a text
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 Nurembe...
Duration: 00:44:10The Evolution of AIoT from AI Experts
Apr 01, 2024Send us a text
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.
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Streamlining the Manufacturer's Path to IoT Device Certification
Mar 21, 2024Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:43:50Differentiating MCUs and DSCs, & Open-Source in SDVs
Mar 07, 2024Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:30:55Multi-Camera Synchronization & Software-Defined Vehicles
Feb 22, 2024Send us a text
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.
Generating Circuit Designs with Architecture-Driven Deterministic AI
Feb 08, 2024Send us a text
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 f...
Duration: 00:34:42CES 2024 & Accelerating Process Development for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Jan 18, 2024Send us a text
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...
Defining & Democratizing Edge AI
Jan 04, 2024Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:36:32Scaling Transistors & Accelerating Backside Power with Intel
Dec 21, 2023Send us a text
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 mo...
A Sit-Down with ADLINK Technology & The Basics of Engineering
Dec 07, 2023Send us a text
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...
Redefining RISC-V & Robotics
Nov 15, 2023Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:38:50You're Going to Get Hacked — Stay Cyber Resilient
Oct 27, 2023Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:33:36Scaling The Automotive Software Future
Oct 05, 2023Send us a text
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 so...
Duration: 00:30:38Cyber Threats in Critical Infrastructure Networks
Sep 14, 2023Send us a text
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 discuss...
Duration: 00:35:34Expanding Global Coverage & Streamlining IoT Deployments with LoRaWAN and Sigfox 0G
Aug 03, 2023Send us a text
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 Renesa...
Duration: 00:33:40How Ukraine's Tech Industry Continues to Flourish Despite War
Jul 13, 2023Send us a text
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, Ri...
Duration: 00:36:06Surviving the Semiconductor Shortage with SoMs
Jun 22, 2023Send us a text
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 devel...
Duration: 00:36:40How Software Redefines the Value of the Automotive Industry
Jun 01, 2023Send us a text
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...
Duration: 00:43:57EVs, The 2023 State of Testing Report, and the AI & ML Ecosystems
May 19, 2023Send us a text
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 c...
Duration: 00:35:02The Metaverse in a Fab
May 04, 2023Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Syed Alam, High Tech Industry Global Lead at Accenture, examines the connection and integration of digital twins in an “industrial metaverse,” and how companies and engineers can get started creating their own factory floor metaverse.
Next, we’re exploring the exploited Apache Superset Data Visualization & Exploration Tool, popularized on GitHub and uncovered by the Horizon3.ai research team, in our Exploited series. How did this happen? I’ll give you a hint, the attackers used a SECRET_KEY.
But first, the Insiders...
Duration: 00:22:22Moore Than a Man: Remembering an Industry Legend
Apr 20, 2023Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Associate Editor, Chad Cox, and Director Product Marketing at Intrinsic ID, Vincent van der Leest, discuss the company’s recent achievement of successfully protecting 500 million connected devices worldwide with their SRAM Physical Unclonable Function technology, also known as PUF.
Next, on Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two are discussing different types of battery technologies, as well as some tips for retaining the battery capacity of consumer devices, like the rate at which you should charge your consumer devices, how to optimize high-speed charging sol...
Duration: 00:34:37SysMoore > Moore's Law
Apr 06, 2023Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon is joined by Chairman and CEO of Synopsys, Aart de Geus, to discuss the concept of SysMoore, how it relates to the decline of Moore’s Law, and the impending engineering shortage.
Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk where this time they’re talking about building automation. Specifically, the advancement and integration of HVAC systems that are maturing in terms of efficiency and predictive maintenance capabilities.
But first, the Insiders discuss Brandon’s recent trip to SNUG World...
Duration: 00:36:03ICYMI: embedded world 2023
Mar 23, 2023Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Tom Burke, Global Strategic Advisor for CC-Link Partner Association, also known as the CLPA, joins us again to discuss the impact of TSN technology on IT/OT convergence.
Then, Rich and Vin are discussing TinyML and its growing popularity, how it differs from the machine learning tools we’ve used prior, and how it’s being used today.
But first, Brandon and Rich recap their recent trip to Nuremberg to attend embedded world 2023. The two discuss the attendance, some of their favorite up and c...
Duration: 00:41:43Digital Keys: Unlocking A New Door to Automotive Electronics
Mar 02, 2023Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Daniel Knobloch, vice president of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) talks the development and standardization of the CCC Digital Key, which utilizes near field communication (NFC), Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to enable keyless vehicle access.
Then, on the next installment of Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two discuss compute processing in vehicles. Specifically, the pros and cons of choosing a centralized or decentralized system and how weight, cost, efficiency, and security differ between the two.
But...
Duration: 00:36:00Should COM Express Be Free?
Feb 17, 2023Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Associate Editor, Taryn Engmark, speak with Abhijit Grewal, Director of Marketing Smart Cities Business at Silicon Labs, about the company’s new flagship sub-Ghz SoC, the FG25. Designed for long-range, low-power transmissions in Smart City IoT applications, the SoC is the first in Silicon Labs’ portfolio to support orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) modulations.
Next, Rich Nass and Vin D'Agostino are back with the next installment of Dev Talk with Rich and Vin where this week the two are answering the question, “Should companies be inves...
Duration: 00:38:55Development Kits: From Prototype to Production-Ready
Feb 02, 2023Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Dave Priscak, Vice President of Technical Solutions and Selling at Ambiq, discuss the need for development kits, what engineers are looking for when selecting one, and Ambiq’s role in providing both new and existing customers with this hardware.
Next, we’re back with another episode of Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, where this week the two are also discussing development boards. More specifically, their rise in popularity, their cost efficiency, and the different target applications that can be achieved by using one...
Duration: 00:22:20Cars, Code, and ConferenCES 2023
Jan 19, 2023Send us a text
On this episode of the Embedded Insiders, the weary team recounts their adventures at the recent CES show in Las Vegas. From software-defined vehicles to the Matter interoperability standard and everything in between, Brandon, Rich, and Associate Editor Tiera Oliver discuss their favorite show trends that will shape the tech world of tomorrow.
To read more about CES 2023, check out the “Floored: CES 2023 Slideshow Recap” series on embeddedcomputing.com. Now, Tiera is joined by Pedro Lopez-Estepa, Director of Automotive at Real-Time Innovations to discuss the adoption of Software-Defined Vehicles.
Late...
RISC-V on the Final Frontier
Dec 29, 2022Send us a text
On this Episode of Embedded Insiders we’re joined by Founder and CTO of Croquet, David Smith, to discuss the company’s Portals technology which is designed to securely connect 3D, web-based spaces where developers from different parties can link their virtual worlds together.
Next, we’re highlighting a collaboration between the European Space Agency, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Skylabs, and the University of Maribor in Slovenia, who are making use of open-source RISC-V processor technology for mission-specific applications, like the TRISAT-R nanosatellite, and software functions.
But first...
Duration: 00:42:46Rearchitecting Software in Safety-Critical Systems
Dec 15, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon is joined by Grant Courville, Vice President of Products and Strategy for Automotive and Mission Critical IoT at BlackBerry QNX, to discuss autonomous vehicle regulations, standards for safety-critical systems, and how technologies like BlackBerry’s safe and secure QNX Hypervisor have progressed into the automotive sector.
Next, we’re back with the next installment of DevTalk with Rich and Vin, featuring Embedded Computing Design’s EVP and Brand Director, Rich Nass, and Embedded Systems Expert, Vin D'Agostino. This time the two are discussing the functio...
Duration: 00:37:48Your Smartphone Uses More Power Than You Think
Dec 02, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders Julie Robinson, Director of Product Management at Rockwell Automation, gives us an introduction to the company’s recently announced FactoryTalk Design Hub, a software hub designed to ease and accelerate cross collaboration and productivity for automation design teams.
Then, we’re finally back with a Success Story about how Keysight, Wind River, Vodafone, Intel, and Radisys came together to design, develop, and test a disaggregated, multi-vendor “green” O-RAN solution to manage high traffic and power consumption in radio access networks.
But first, Bra...
Duration: 00:32:46Making Industrial IoT Interoperable on Ethernet TSN
Nov 10, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re speaking with Tom Burke, Global Strategic Advisor for the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) about the CC-Link IE TSN, the latest open industrial network TSN that enables deterministic communication on a single network architecture.
For more information on the CC Link Partner Association and how you can get started with TSN technology, visit cc-link.org
Next, we’re introducing a new series in our podcast called Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, featuring our EVP and Brand Director Rich Nass and Embedded Syst...
Duration: 00:30:38An "AI" on Embedded Safety & Security Vulnerabilities
Oct 28, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Paul Butcher, Senior Software Engineer at AdaCore, to discuss how AI can make fuzz testing even more robust through the integration of techniques like symbolic execution and input-to-state correspondence that optimize test data sets against scenarios a system might encounter in the real world.
Next, Brandon heads back into the Industrial Metaverse with part 2 of a Blueprints series – created in partnership with Bosch, Cloud Blue, the MathWorks, NVIDIA, and Siemens – which reveals how the combination of cyber-physical systems, model-based systems engineering, and di...
Duration: 00:38:38How eSIMs Help Distributed Renewable Energy Grids Find Their Identity
Oct 14, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Liron Ben Horin, VP of Systems Engineering at OneLayer, to discuss the security vulnerabilities affecting devices connected through 5G and LTE in manufacturing environments, and how OneLayer, a company providing enterprise-grade security to private LTE/5G networks, can help.
Then, I’m highlighting the collaboration between Kigen, an eSIM technology provider, and Energy Web, a global non-profit developing open source solutions that leverage decentralized technologies to promote clean energy. Paul Bradley, Director of Strategy and Innovation at Kigen and Ioannis Vlachos, Comm...
Duration: 00:30:46Can the Industrial PC Market Scale Any Further?
Sep 27, 2022Send us a text
On this episode, Brandon is joined by Mathias Beer, Chief Product Officer at Ci4Rail, to discuss ModBlox7, a PICMG standard that helps regulate Box PCs to the rising prevalence of modularization and miniaturization.
Next, David Jones, Head of Marketing & Business Development for Intuitive Sensing Solutions at Infineon Technologies provides insight into the company’s smart sensors and reference designs.
Then, Associate Editor Tiera Oliver explores how Johnson Controls and Accenture are partnering to reduce building emissions with a suite of software solutions that integrate AI, digital twins, and mo...
Git-ing Started in the World of Agile and DevOps Hardware Development
Sep 08, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re exploring a new world of hardware. More specifically, a software-based platform for hardware revision control and collaboration. It’s basically the new Github for hardware engineers and it’s called AllSpice, and co-founder Kyle Dumont is giving us a peak inside the Git-style platform.
Next, I’ll take you through some interesting updates surrounding 5G technology. There’s a current divide between 5G SA, which uses the 5G NR access network on a brand new 5G network core, and 5G Advanced, the next stage of 5...
Duration: 00:32:52Unlocking Audio Breakthroughs in TWS
Aug 18, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Paul Beckmann, CTO of DSP Concepts, takes us behind the scenes of TWS to reveal what we can expect from the rapidly-evolving audio technology in the years to come. And, what engineers can do to prepare for the next generation of wireless audio product development.
Then, assistant editor Chad Cox breaks down the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how MSSPs are leveraging its constantly-changing knowledge base to analyze cyber threats, cyber defenses, and fill in any gaps in IoT edge device security.
But...
The CHIPS Act Passed. Now What?
Aug 05, 2022Send us a text
On this episode, the Insiders and Jonathan Cobb, CEO of Ayla Networks, take a closer look at the long-discussed Matter standard from smart home connectivity - how far it will go, and when it will go.
Next, Sharon Brizinov, Director of Security Research at Claroty, reveals the details of CVE-2022-1161, a cybersecurity vulnerability discovered in some Rockwell Automation Logix Controllers.
Then, associate editor Tiera Oliver, in light of the CHIPS Act receiving bipartisan approval in both houses of Congress, provides a bit of context around the CHIPS Act...
Duration: 00:29:57Can C Shake Off the Rust? And a Hike into the Metaverse
Jul 21, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Associate Editor, Tiera Oliver, is joined by Michel Chabroux, Senior Director of Product Management at Wind River Systems, to discuss the evolution of embedded and safety-critical operating systems, and how containers and newer programming languages like Rust are affecting that transformation.
Then, Brandon journeys into one of the Insiders’ favorite places — the metaverse, in the first installment of a 7-part series detailing the potential ins and outs of the metaverse.
But first, Brandon and Rich explore an ongoing conflict between new, increasingly popular progr...
Training The Next-Generation of Engineers
Jul 07, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, special guest Dr. Jason Mars, associate professor of computer science at the University of Michigan joins ECD associate editor Tiera Oliver to explore how the next generation of engineers is being educated.
Then, Tiera branches into the intersection of technology and agriculture with an inside look at how John Deere utilized hardware from NVIDIA for their fully autonomous tractors.
But first, Brandon and Rich are recapping a few of their personal highlights from the biggest global event in the embedded space, embedded world 2022.<...
Duration: 00:36:21Verifying the CHIPS Act and Emerging Security Standards
Jun 23, 2022Send us a text
On this episode, the Insiders are joined by Andreas Kuehlmann, Executive Chairman and CEO of Cycuity, formerly known as Tortuga Logic, to discuss the importance of security at the chip level amidst the release of new standards and recent government involvement in the semiconductor industry via the much-talked-about CHIPS Act.
Then, assistant editor Taryn Engmark dives under the sea to explore how a small U.K.-based company is standing against global warming by creating artificial coral reef structures as a means to halt coastal erosion around the globe.
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The Problem with the CHIPS Act, Part 2
Jun 09, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich explore the imminent ratification of the MATTR standard and what opportunities it could introduce in real, regular life situations.
Next, Brandon and Rich are once again joined by Corporate VP of Government Affairs at Microchip Technology, John Costello, for part two of their discussion on state-of-the-art vs. state-of-the-practice in semiconductor manufacturing, and where the weight of the CHIPS Act should be thrown.
Finally, associate editor Tiera Oliver is joined by Gary Jackson, CEO of intelligent automation company Drishti and Huri...
The Problem with the CHIPS Act, Part 1
May 26, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss whether the IoT is “newer” than M2M or connected embedded, or has the name just changed while the definition remains the same? Perhaps it’s not new, it’s just moved to the edge and adopted “new” capabilities.
Later, Brandon and Rich are joined by John Costello, Corporate Vice President of Government Affairs at Microchip Technology, to discuss the state-of-the-art vs. the state-of-the-practice and which of the two the U.S. government should be funding. The decision is all wrapped up i...
Duration: 00:36:16One Memory to Rule Them All: The Rise of CXL
May 12, 2022Send us a text
On this episode, the Insiders ponder the future of embedded engineering in light of Arm’s release of its Total Solutions for IoT. How far along in the development process can engineers get virtually, before they even have silicon in their hands?
Next, Brandon, Rich, and guest speakers Kurt Lender and Ishwar Agarwal from the CXL Consortium get into the nitty gritty of what Compute Express Link is, how it works, and what its future holds.
Finally, associate editor Tiera Oliver enters the software development lifecycle, where, according to su...
Duration: 00:33:21When Supply Chain Issues Reach Their Source & A Farewell to 3G
Apr 29, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich are addressing the increasingly political aspect of the semiconductor supply chain issues running rampant across the globe, and the danger of those issues reaching all the way up to the semiconductor manufacturing equipment itself.
Next, Associate Editor Tiera Oliver is joined by Pat Wilbur, Hologram CTO and Co-Founder, to talk about the retirement of 3G networks by some of the U.S.’s largest wireless carriers, also known as the 3G sunset.
Finally, Assistant Editor Taryn Engmark will be providing a...
Duration: 00:35:11Enabling The Next Generation: Safety-Critical APIs & Ultrasound Sensors
Apr 14, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich recap a recent visit to DesignCon 2022, where Brandon highlights one of the embedded engineering industry’s rising stars, the Compute Express Link open standard.
Next, Neil Trevett, President of the Khronos Group, joins the Insiders to discuss the recent release of Vulkan SC 1.0, a new specification based off of the Vulkan 1.2 API made specifically for the needs of safety-critical applications.
Finally, ECD Associate Editor Tiera Oliver is joined by Xavier Rottenberg, scientific director for the OMUS project and Imec fellow, to...
Technology Two-Steps: Trends in RTOS & Linux, APEC & the Silicon Hills
Apr 01, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich review the recent Applied Power Electronics Conference, or APEC, as a proxy for how the industry works post-pandemic and the reality of supply chain demand.
Then, Scot Morrison, Vice President and General Manager of Siemens Digital Industries Software, formerly Mentor Embedded Software, shines a light on the future of embedded operating systems and how the industry will balance features, flexibility, and openness moving forward.
Later, Assistant Editor Taryn Engmark analyzes advances in genomic sequencing being driven by advances in...
From Foundries to Wildlife Trackers, Open Source Investment is on the Rise
Mar 17, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the electronics industry. Rapidly rising gas prices are fueling interest in electric vehicles but also highlighting supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages that can’t be overcome in a snap. They also consider how the conflict is affecting engineering resources in Eastern Europe and what that could mean for developers worldwide.
Next, Calista Redmond, CEO of RISC-V International, joins to discuss how Intel, more specifically its foundry division, recently doubled down on i...
More Software Than We Know What to Do With... Literally
Mar 03, 2022Send us a text
On this episode, Brandon and Rich review highlights from Smart Manufacturing Day, including a debate on what Industry 5.0 truly means, and discuss the potential peril of code-heavy software-defined factories and vehicles.
Next, Associate Editor Tiera Oliver is joined by BlackBerry Technology Solutions CTO Adam Boulton, who reveals all the different types of software automotive OEMs and suppliers believe are in modern vehicles and all the different types of software that actually are in their vehicles. Hint: The two lists are not the same. To reconcile this, BlackBerry is leading the emerging...
A Head Start on the Analog Age for Digital Designers
Feb 17, 2022Send us a text
The NVIDIA/Arm transaction may have fallen through, but that isn’t the only momentous merger and acquisition that’s been on the table in the embedded technology space. Xilinx is now officially part of AMD, and Wind River has been purchased by Aptiv from venture capital firm TPG. Will these deals turn out better than some of their predecessors? Only time will tell, but the Insiders’ have some predictions.
After, Mike Henry, founder and CEO of Mythic AI, joins Brandon and Rich to discuss the new dawn of analog computing. From s...
Duration: 00:36:065G & Standardized Sensors: Let the Edge Scaling Commence!
Feb 03, 2022Send us a text
On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich ponder the possible reasons NVIDIA’s acquisition of Arm is on the brink of collapse. After considering how difficult the IP company is to move to other semiconductor giants, they recall how Venkat Matella, former CEO and founder of Redpine Signals, was able to move some of his IP to Silicon Labs. But the operative word there is some, as he’s using what remains to launch a new launch a new low-energy supercomputing chip startup.
For more on Matella’s latest venture...
Entering the Metaverse and How Shortages Impact Engineers on the Street
Jan 20, 2022Send us a text
This week, the Insiders recap a COVID-era Consumer Electronics Show and debate one of CES’s hottest topics: the metaverse. Broadly speaking, the metaverse could be an in-between where physical reality and virtual reality collide, or it could be an entirely digital alternate universe. Of course, the definition is open for interpretation because the metaverse is still very conceptual — so what does the metaverse mean to you?
Next, Dunstan Power, Director at ByteSnap Design, discusses the role just-in-time manufacturing played in the global semiconductor shortage and whether, when the world emerges on t...
Embedded Executive: 2022 Predictions from ECD
Jan 05, 2022Since we’ve turned the page on a new year, it’s time to make some predictions. I asked Brandon Lewis, the Embedded Computing Design Editor-in-Chief, to join me and make some predictions for the new year. Some are likely expected and some might surprise you. Hear our thoughts in this week’s Embedded Executives podcast.
Duration: 00:10:50Rockwell Automation’s Virtuous Cycle of IIoT & an AI That’s Too Smart
Jan 03, 2022Send us a text
On this episode, the Insiders debate whether AI is an application or a tool. Then Arvind Rao, Global Director and Head of Product Management and Industry Solutions at Rockwell Automation joins Brandon and Rich to discuss how the automation equipment supplier and its customers are faring with smart technology rollouts in the manufacturing sector. The three discuss the most successful starting points, potential roadblocks, and ways that internal and external Rockwell customers have successfully implemented Industrial IoT technology in new and legacy installations.
Later, Associate Editor Tiera Oliver asks a philosophical...
Duration: 00:38:49Using Imagination Around Arm & RISC-V
Dec 16, 2021Send us a text
In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon returns from the RISC-V Summit with some fresh takes. Champions of the open-standard ISA expect it to start displacing competitive offerings en masse over the next few years. While that remains to be seen, the introduction of custom RISC-V instruction extensions, the formation industry-specific working groups, and advances in tools are redefining the technology’s true winners.
Later, Brandon and Rich interview David Harold, CMO at Imagination Technologies, who explains how private equity investment saved the GPU leader from potential disaster. After consecutive years of...
Would You Trust An Open Source OS in Your Safety Application?
Dec 02, 2021Send us a text
On this episode, the Insiders discuss safety-critical open source operating systems. Do the rigid requirements of safety-critical embedded applications force users to reduce the flexibility many believe is the biggest advantage of open source? And if so, why not just license a commercial offering?
Next, Kate Stewart, Vice President of Dependable Embedded Systems at the Linux Foundation, provides her take on the evolution of embedded operating systems, from RTOSs to Linux. And what does that mean for systems engineering today?
Finally, Embedded Computing Design’s Assistant Editor Taryn Engmark, gi...
Embedded Insiders Podcast: Can Open-Source Security Save Our Side Channels?
Nov 11, 2021Send us a text
On this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss recent findings that show 96% of manufacturing and automation companies who responded successfully to the COVID-19 pandemic had Industry 4.0 technology in place. But how?
Then, Colin O’Flynn, CTO of open-source security tooling company NewAE Technology joins to explain the growing risk of side channel attacks to IoT devices. But the side channels themselves may not be the biggest challenge. It might be convincing engineers that they should care, then teaching them how to look for not-so-obvious vulnerabilities.
Finally, Ass...
Duration: 00:28:54Tech on its Head: From Analog Computing to Quantum Tunneling
Oct 07, 2021Send us a text
On this episode the Insiders track the return of analog computing. Mythic is a company looking to revolutionize AI computing through an innovative matrix processor that processes analog signals in on-chip memory before outputting them to the digital domain. Where does this tech fit today?
Later, Rich interviews Abhishek Gupta, Director of Product Management at KeepTruckin and Senya Pertsel, Senior Director of Automotive Marketing at Ambarella, about an in-cabin, AI-powered dash cam that keeps an eye on road conditions and driver behavior. The depth of partnership on these systems runs a lot dee...
Can Particle Accelerators Accelerate Industry Standards?
Sep 16, 2021Send us a text
On this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss the push/pull of industry hardware standards, as support for PCI Express Gen 4 on the latest generation of Intel chipsets has created an inflection point for board- and system-level specifications that serve both legacy and emerging applications.
Next, the Insiders are joined by Mark Doran, President of the UEFI Forum, to discuss release 2.9 of the firmware/OS interface specification. Now that electronic systems of all types support different and advanced memory configurations, will the role of abstraction layers like UEFI...