In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Joseph Notaro, Chief Revenue Officer at Dukosi, joins the podcast to discuss the current trends and challenges surrounding the battery ecosystem. We dive into battery management architectures, cell-level intelligence, regulatory frameworks for sustainability, and the overall evolution of battery systems. 

Next, Rich and Jeremy Werner, the Senior VP and GM of Micron's Core Data Center Business Unit, discuss the “memory wall” we're about to hit and the meaning behind memory being "the new architecture.”

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, David Connolly, Product Management Director at Taoglas, dives into the company's AI-driven antenna product recommendation engine within its AntennaXpert toolset. David explains the solution's impact on RF system design and how it helps engineers quickly and efficiently identify, evaluate, and integrate the right antenna for their application.

Check out the video segment here: https://youtu.be/4limtwXTNYY

Next, Rich and Vin are back with a Dev Talk comparing the embedded systems of today and those from 25 years ago. 

But first, our Production Editor, Chad Cox, joins us to share some information on his recent trip with John Deere. Be sure to check out the news here.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ren Sun, the Regional Head of MCU Marketing and Business Development at GigaDevice, joins the podcast to share the company's latest developments in the global market, specifically with its GD32 MCU product portfolio and opportunities for GD32 within humanoid robotics applications. 

Next, Rich and Rolf Segger, the Founder of SEGGER, discuss ways to simplify the design of embedded applications, a term the company refers to as EmApps. Users can have SEGGER write the apps for them, or they can get an SDK from SEGGER and do it themselves. The two also dive into TinyML, where it should and should not be deployed, and why. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Kudelski Labs' Senior Vice President leading the Go-to-Market team, Christoph Nichols. The two discuss Edge AI Security, diving into the company's secure-by-design engineering approach that helps manufacturers develop and deploy products safely through their entire lifecycle. 

Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FpnrAYl-qA

Next, Rich and Steve Hanna, a Distinguished Engineer at Infineon, discuss the crossroads between embedded devices needing updates and patches for bug fixes and security vulnerabilities, and the fact that these devices may not have the memory space to do so.  What do you do?

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Tony Lennon, who works in Product Marketing for Multi-Domain System Modeling at MathWorks, to discuss energy issues in data centers. 

Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnutVGIwXg

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the differences between MCUs and MPUs and how to determine which to use in your design. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Steve Belletete, Applications Director at Skyworks, joins the podcast to share insight into the company's Multi-Market product line. We deep dive into the performance considerations for Sub-GHz Front-End Modules, emerging trends in Sub-GHz Connectivity, the Cat-M, RedCap, and eRedCap Evolution, and much more. 

Next, Rich and Tobin Richardson, the CSA’s President and CEO, discuss how the global body encompassing hundreds of companies creates and promotes open, universal standards in the wireless space.

But first, we're talking about the EU AI Act. What is it and why is it important?

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're discussing the continued evolution of Ambient IoT with Giampaolo Marino, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Energous. We're diving into battery dependency, the benefits of continuous, always-on data for AI, and how the company's partnership with e-peas supports battery-free sensor deployments through wireless power and energy harvesting.

Next, Rich and Ann Olivo, the Vice-President of Marketing for the Thread Group, discuss the Thread standard. Thread is part of the IEEE 802.15.4 wireless protocol and operates at very low power. The two discuss the importance of the protocol and the newly unveiled app that simplifies the process for developers. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Bob Kunz, Chief Architect at Ambarella, joins the podcast to discuss the company's current role in the low-power, high-performance edge AI market. We dive into the demands for AI compute and power generation for AI system designers and developers, and the architectural innovations emerging today. 

Next, Rich and Vin sit down with Jason Hallstrom, the Chairman of the embedded world technical conference, to discuss the upcoming embedded world North America taking place on September 22-24 in Anaheim, California. 

Register for AI at the Edge Day on September 3rd. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Marcello Majonchi, Chief Product Officer at Arduino, to discuss the Qualcomm acquisition, whether Arduino will continue to develop on non-Qualcomm platforms and products, and the company's future plans.

Next, Yednesh Parnaik, Head of Strategic Sales & Growth for Automotive, EV & Industrial Automation at ENNOVI, joins the podcast to discuss electrification and AI.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Kelly Peralta, VP Sales and Business Development at Gateworks Corporation, joins us to discuss the company's current role in the industrial SBC market. We also dive into how trends such as edge computing and AI will shape the evolution of SBCs. 

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk about MCU architecture loyalty. They're discussing whether AI removes the hurdle of rewriting code for different architectures and how it could affect MCU vendors. 

But first, we're diving into some more recent news about custom AI chips and what this could mean for the companies hopping on the trend. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ethan Gibbs, CEO of Embedder, joins us to discuss his company's AI firmware engineering platform. Built for embedded development, the Embedder hardware-aware coding agent is designed to reduce the time it takes engineers to read datasheets and write the code. It poses the question: What happens when AI actually understands the hardware?

Next, Rich and Steve Hanna, a Distinguished Engineer at Infineon, discuss the increasing capabilities and access to AI tools and how they can potentially help cybercriminals by providing more sophisticated tools that make their job easier. 

How is AI reshaping the threat landscape, and what does it mean for the future of cybersecurity?

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Norbert Breyer, Director of Marketing & Product Management at Sciosense, to discuss the company's new UFC23 Ultrasonic Flow Converter. 

Next is a special segment recorded live from COMPUTEX 2026. Ken Briodagh sat down with James Huang, Chairman of TAITRA, to discuss the vision behind this year's trade show and exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, and the trends shaping the future of technology.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dr. Kavyashree Keremane, a postdoctoral researcher in materials science and engineering, and Dr. Bed Poudel, a research professor at Penn State University, join the podcast to share their work exploring something that sounds almost futuristic, but is quickly becoming very real: using synthetic DNA as a medium for data storage.

Watch the video interview here: https://youtu.be/_GupJZZypn4

Read the story here: https://embeddedcomputing.com/technology/storage/how-synthetic-dna-for-data-storage-could-help-the-memory-crisis

Next, Rich and John Grady, the CEO of Ayla Networks, discuss the challenges of supporting IoT across various regions. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're diving into the EU Cyber Resilience Act with Giuseppe Guagliardo, Senior Product Manager at NXP Semiconductors, and Axel Keskikangas, Product Cybersecurity Architect at Axis Communications. 

During the discussion, the two provide an overview of the regulation and explain how NXP products and platforms help simplify CRA compliance, and how Axis supports the end user with evidence and assurance for CRA compliance. 

NXP Resources:

• CRA content hub: www.nxp.com/CRA 
• CRA training academy: www.nxp.com/CRAacademy
• Application note "Ease CRA compliance with EdgeLock Discrete Portfolio": https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/application-note/AN14671.pdf 

Axis Resources:

• Cybersecurity landing page: https://www.axis.com/about-axis/cybersecurity
• Blog article: https://newsroom.axis.com/blog/what-is-the-cyber-resilience-act

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, the CEO of Qualinx, Tom Trill, joins the podcast to discuss GNSS and sovereignty. We're talking about revolutionizing GNSS with an ultra-low-power, high-performance, reconfigurable positioning and location chip designed to challenge conventional GNSS chip architectures. 

Then, Rich and Rod Cope, the Chief Technical Officer at Perforce Software, are discussing how to employ AI for code development, and whether you should use AI to generate code or limit it to code review. 

Register for the CRA Virtual Conference on Thursday, June, 25.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dr. Konstantin Kloppstech, CTO at digid, joins the podcast to explain the benefits and breakthroughs his company's been able to achieve with nanoscale sensing. We discuss the miniaturization of sensors in real-world environments, reliability and durability concerns, and collaborations. 

Later, Rich and Altera’s President and CEO, Raghib Hussain, discuss where the company's been and where it's going. They dive into Altera's offerings, roadmap, and the relationships they've made along the way. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Yaad Oren, Global Head of SAP Research & Innovation and Managing Director of SAP Labs US, joins the podcast to discuss how emerging technologies are influencing enterprise strategy. We also discuss the company's unified cloud ERP platform and investments in next-generation innovation. 

For more information about SAP’s Research and Innovation, visit: SAP Innovation | About SAP SE and Generative AI | SAP Artificial Intelligence Innovations. 

Next, Ken sits down with Naama BAK, CEO & Founder of Understand Tech, to discuss an enterprise RAG platform designed to support mass market customers with enterprise-ready AI. 

But first, Ken and I recap my recent trip to Fort Worth, Texas, to attend NI Connect 2026. Read the news here.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Andrea Gallo, CEO of RISC-V International, to discuss the company's upcoming RISC-V Summit in Bologna from June 8 - 11. They also recap this year's embedded world exhibition and conference, highlighting AI at the edge and industrial robotics as the top trends at the show. 

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the different definitions of AI, and recent news about Arm becoming a silicon provider.

But first, Ken and I are discussing upcoming travel to NI Connect in Fort Worth and Computex in Taipei. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're talking about connectivity within the IoT ecosystem with Transatel's Cédric Jarkovsky, Director, Product Development & IoT Business, specifically regarding next-generation eSIMs and Private 5G networks, end-to-end monitoring and AI anomaly detection, and unified IoT management.

Next, Rich is joined by Aptiv's Senior VP and Chief Product Officer, Deepali Trehan, to discuss the clear distinction between "intelligent mobility" and "autonomous drive," and how Aptiv is applying the former to many platforms that are not automobiles.

But first, Ken is back from Microelectronics US in Austin, Texas, giving a recap of the sessions he moderated and the overall turnout of the event.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Sakyasingha Dasgupta, PhD., Founder, CEO, & Chairman of Edge Cortix, to discuss Edge AI and the impact both software and hardware have when they work together efficiently at the edge.

Next, Rich and Ed Kaste, the Senior Vice President of the Ultra-Low Power Business at GlobalFoundries, discuss power consumption when building an Edge-based device. GlobalFoundries is one vendor that has a lot to say about power and the rules they set around it. 

But first, we're highlighting some important upcoming events:

Register for the 2026 Automotive Technologies Virtual Conference on May 14th. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Bruno Damien, Ecosystem & Partners Marketing Director at e-peas, joins the podcast to discuss sustainable IoT. The company develops effective solutions for harvesting ambient energy with Ambient Energy Managers (AEMs) and an extensive portfolio of Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs). 

Next, Rich and Marc Serughetti, the Vice President of Product Line Management for the Synopsys Systems Design Group, dive into how digital twins can simplify your development process.

But first, Ken talks about his upcoming trip to Austin, Texas for Microelectronics US 2026.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Aravind Srikumar, SVP of Product & Marketing at Upscale AI, joins the podcast to discuss how the company is tackling both scale-up and scale-out networking, why it's important to address both sides of the networking equation, and today's requirements for an AI-optimized network.

(Upscale AI's recent announcement with NVIDIA: https://upscaleai.com/upscale-ai-supercharges-open-heterogeneous-scale-out-ai-clusters-with-nvidia-ethernet-switch-silicon/)

Next, Rich is joined by David Sandys, the Senior Director of Technical Enablement and Engagement at DigiKey, with a recap of embedded world. 

But first, Ken and I are talking about the advanced packaging trend, and how it seems the industry is shifting from the traditional chip scaling approach that is Moore's Law. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken and Robert Otręba, Chief Executive Officer at GRINN, discuss the company's edge AI products and full-stack engineering services. They recap the trends and demos showcased at embedded world, highlighting the company's System on Module (SoM) and Edge AI SBC solutions. 

Next, Rich and Sean Dougherty, a Vice President with Everspin Technologies, discuss the current memory crisis. Specifically, skyrocketing memory costs and the large capacities needed for artificial intelligence. 

But first, Ken and I are talking about sustainable AI, such as the growing environmental cost of AI and the role of data centers. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken is joined by Heinz-Peter Beckemeyer,  the Director of Cybersecurity & Functional Safety Marketing at Texas Instruments, to discuss the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and global cybersecurity implementation.

Watch this segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87hTymmgcGA&t=440s

Next, Rich and Steve Tateosian, Infineon Technologies’ Senior VP for the IoT, Compute, and Wireless Business Unit, discuss industrial power conversion in the data center. 

But first, Ken and I briefly share our thoughts on the impending EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which will take full effect in December of 2027. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh sits down with Ansgar Hein, Chairman of the Board at SGET e.V., to discuss the new Open Harmonized FPGA Module (oHFM) standard, the world’s first open standard specifically designed for FPGA and SoC-FPGA modules. 

Watch the segment here: https://youtu.be/mDyAJ8gfpg8

Next, contributing editor Rich Nass is joined by Thistle Technologies’ Founder and CEO, Window Snyder, to discuss the importance of incorporating security into your design. 

But first, Ken, Rich, and I are back from embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg, and we’re giving you a recap of all the top trends and technologies we saw. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Vin sit down with Gabor Kiss-Vamosi, the Founder and CEO of LVGL, to discuss the open-source embedded Light and Versatile Graphics Library, designed to support both elaborate and simple UI design. 

Next, Rich and Axel Sikora, Chairman of the embedded world Technical Committee, discuss some highlights of the upcoming event.

But first, we're giving you a glimpse into what Embedded Computing Design has planned for the quickly approaching 2026 embedded world  Exhibition&Conference in Nuremberg, Germany.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders,  Mikko Savolainen, Silicon Labs' Senior Product Line Director of Commercial, joins the podcast to discuss the partnership between Silicon Labs and Emanate Wireless on the RadioVision solution. The battery-powered, AI-enabled Bluetooth doorway chokepoint system is a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) designed to help hospitals accurately track staff, patients, and equipment. 

Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwJoOMbcg4g

Next, Rich and Simon Ford, the Founder of Blecon, discuss the joining forces of Bluetooth and Industrial, and how Bluetooth is enmeshed in the industrial sector. 

But first, we're highlighting some recent research from Penn State on DNA-based data storage. Researchers have combined synthetic DNA with electronic materials to create a brand-new kind of computer memory. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Marilyn C. Wolf, professor of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of students understanding scope, having a balanced understanding of both hardware and software, and the needs of today’s engineering workforce. 

Watch the segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Cl1JBwiRQ

Next, Rich and Vin are joined by John Janowiak, Executive Director of ECEDHA (Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association), to discuss whose responsibility it is to prepare people for real work — schools, companies, or individuals?

But first, Ken and I are giving our own opinions on these topics, pondering whether it’s realistic to expect schools to fully prepare students for modern jobs, or should companies help teach and invest in the next generation of engineers?

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh sits down with Dennis Nikles, the recently appointed Managing Director of Vodafone IoT Americas, to talk connectivity, IoT, AI, and embedded trends for 2026.

Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfE9gkjC_iY

Next, Rich and Sandra Rivera, a long-time Intel veteran and former CEO of Altera, now Chairwoman of the Board at VSORA, discuss the company’s claim to "make AI more accessible, efficient, and sustainable than ever.”

But first, Rich and Ken dive into the industry’s most recent and impactful acquisitions. From Texas Instruments to Silicon Labs, to Infineon Technologies, Synopsis, GlobalFoundries, and much more. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Krishna Rangasayee, Founder and CEO of SiMa.ai, joins the podcast to discuss advancements surrounding physical AI at the edge. His company is focused on a software-centric Physical AI hardware and software platform, and we dive into some of the trends and challenges in this space. 

Next, Rich is joined by Alex Iuorio, Avnet’s Senior Vice President for Global Supplier Development, to discuss the company’s recent survey covering AI’s Impact on Engineering. The two review the results and what they mean for the future of AI. 

But first, Ken and I share our thoughts, feelings, and hesitations around the growth of Physical AI.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Sumeet Kumar, a Co-founder and the CEO of Innatera Nanosystems, to discuss spiking neural networks. Specifically, how SNNs are powering AI systems today, and how neuromorphic computing architectures support the hardware-software co-design process. 

Watch the video of this segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgER60gjBIg

Next, Rich sits down with the Marketing Director at the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), Paul Golden, to discuss the company’s latest version of its charging specification, which increases the charging level from 15W to 25W. 

But first, Ken and I are sharing our thoughts on the upcoming interview about how spiking neural networks are designed to analyze motion, sound, or sensor input directly at the edge.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken and Tom Gall, VP of Technology at RISC-V International, discuss the future of the organization, development plans, automotive, HPC, data centers, sustainability, and more!

Be sure to check out the video podcast for this segment here: https://youtu.be/LGO9ct1GWEw

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk featuring Kevin Lu, the Associate Dean for Engineering and Science for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, to discuss how to ensure students aren’t “cheating” by making use of AI, and how to ensure that the careers you are getting them ready for are the right careers, in this changing world of AI? 

But first, Ken and I highlight RISC-V International becoming an International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Jim McElroy, Senior Director Sales and Market Development, and Janez Ulcakar, R&D Manager at TASKING, discuss what developers, especially in mission-critical spaces such as aerospace and automotive, need to do to produce efficient and productive safety and security-critical applications. TASKING recently acquired LDRA, and the companies have consolidated under the TASKING brand. 

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing what it takes to properly design a great HMI, as well as how much effort needs to go into it. They also get some assistance from Renesas, who are making HMIs one of the company’s core enabling technologies. Renesas will host a webinar on this topic on February 25th. 

But first, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh is back from CES 2026. He’s giving us a recap on the top trends and technologies on show at the event. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 this segment: 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 applications.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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, designed to enhance security and smart energy.

But first, Rich and Ken recap their attendance at CES 2025 and what trends they expect to see in 2026.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 workloads.

Then, Rich sits down with Marcus Webster, Founder and President of Webster and Webster Associates, to unpack some of the emerging downsides of AI in the job market, including how candidates are using falsified résumés and video interviews to secure roles they may not be qualified for.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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, for embedded world North America 2025. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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. 

Check out the embedded world North America 2025 Best-in-Show winners. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 Anaheim, California, next week. Embedded Computing Design will be attending as a media partner, and we’re hosting a ton of activities for attendees that you won’t want to miss. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 embedded space.

But first, our Editor-in-Chief, Ken Briodagh, highlights his recent trip to Silicon Labs’ Works With 2025, with a glimpse of some exciting developments coming soon.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 and augmented reality, and address some safety and privacy concerns.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 rapid-fire questions regarding a recent story on Embedded Computing Design about robotic telesurgery, featuring Stéphane Lavallé, a serial entrepreneur of startups and pioneer in surgical robotics, and Jim Hirsch, VP of the North American and EMEA general embedded market at QNX. 

Read the story here: https://embeddedcomputing.com/application/healthcare/telehealth-healthcare-iot/the-good-invasion-of-robots

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 out the full Rust Embedded Community Roundtable here: https://embeddedcomputing.com/technology/software-and-os/ides-application-programming/rust-embedded-community-roundtable-will-rust-replace-c

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 NVIDIA’s H20 chip and developing export regulations around advanced AI chips.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 AI inference. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 more critical than ever, and how AI is reshaping autonomy and control within vehicles.

But first, Rich, Ken, and Tiera kick things off with a conversation on Artificial General Intelligence, what it could mean for the tech landscape, whether companies should pursue it, and whether something that powerful is even achievable.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 oversight?

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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, and I dive into the evolving landscape of AI-powered search tools and their impact on journalism and media.

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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.

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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 Technology Sector.

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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 it could be a game-changer for your next embedded design.

But first, Rich and Ken kick off the episode with a rundown of what’s in store and a sneak peek at upcoming podcasts.

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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 art and science of reverse-engineering, sharing insights from the field.

But first, Rich and Ken kick off the episode by unpacking some intriguing acquisitions in the computer components industry, shedding light on their implications for embedded computing.

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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 push for ever-smaller chips is truly the best path forward.

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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 future. 

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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 Ken kick things off with a look at what’s in store for embedded world 2025, and a recent announcement involving Apple’s first custom modem chip for iPhones.

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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 also sharing some information ahead of embedded world 2025

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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 engineers start with an SoC and seamlessly design their systems.

But first, Rich and Ken discuss recent developments involving China, the U.S., and AI.

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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?

But first, Rich and Ken are back from CES 2025 and kick things off by recapping their experience, highlighting the top technology trends from the industry's leading companies.

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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 ongoing potential pitfalls and challenges U.S. manufacturers may encounter with the CHIPS Act. What could these developments mean for developers and the future of the semiconductor industry? Stay tuned.

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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 and Ken break down the latest AI news featuring two industry giants. 

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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 be solved.

But first, Rich gives us a sneak peek into his trip to Munich for electronica 2024. Stay tuned to hear about the sessions and the top innovators of our Best-in-Show awards. 

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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 first, we dive into AI and security. Building on a recent conversation with BlackBerry, I ask Rich and Ken to unpack the complexities of using AI to secure systems against AI-driven threats. How do we ensure that AI solutions stay reliable without introducing new risks?

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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.

Tolly Report on BlackBerry’s CylanceENDPOINT

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 I will recap Embedded World North America, highlighting standout sessions, hands-on workshops, and the winners of our Best-in-Show awards. If you missed it, we’ve got you covered!

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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 being a traditional analog supplier into a vendor who delivers a mix of software with development kits and IDEs that bring all the technologies together.

But first, Rich and Ken discuss the resurgence of reference designs and white-labeling, driven by increasing demands for flexibility, ease of use, and faster time to market.

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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 SDVs, the timeline for their broader adoption, and the challenges still in the way.

But first, Rich and Ken provide a sneak peek into what’s in store at the Embedded World North America conference and exhibition, happening October 8-10 in Austin, Texas. For just $30, attendees can participate in one of three hands-on workshops sponsored by Analog Devices, NXP Semiconductors, and STMicroelectronics—each designed to help you jumpstart your next application.

Don’t wait! Check out the links below for more details and to register—spots are filling up fast!

• Embedded Development using Zephyr & Open Source Tooling
• Fast-Track your IoT Development with NXP’s Wireless Microcontrollers
• Hands-On Training with Free Nucleo-H7S3L8 Dev Board

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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, Rich and Ken discuss the upcoming embedded world North America conference and exhibition set for October 8-10 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Now, the call for papers has closed, but keep listening to hear how to prepare for the event, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your attendance.

For more information about AMD's offerings, check out the links below:

• AMD Press Release: AMD Extends Leadership Adaptive SoC Portfolio with New Versal Series Gen 2 Devices Delivering End-to-End Acceleration for AI-Driven Embedded Systems  
• AMD Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2: Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 (amd.com) 
• AMD Automotive Solutions: Automotive Solutions (amd.com) 

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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 the testing tools every developer should have in their toolbox.

But first, Rich, Ken, and I discuss the current state of electric vehicles and our curiosity about Intel's approach to the market.  

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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 most companies in the industry to prioritize accessibility, speed, and reliability as key solutions.

Finally, in our Engineering Heroes segment sponsored by Wind River, we’re highlighting Albert Manero and John Sparkman, co-founders of Limbitless Solutions, a University of Central Florida-based nonprofit. The two develop bionic prosthetic limbs custom-designed specifically to fit children with limb differences.

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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 California’s ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. The system works to inform millions of Android device users all along the West Coast of the U.S.

But first, here’s Rich and Ken discussing some of the most recent and significant acquisitions surrounding GaN-based power products.

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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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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.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Alexander Kain, Skyworks Solutions’ Senior Principal Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineer joins the podcast to discuss his company’s advanced AI noise suppression, designed to reduce noise in a variety of environments and applications. 

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk joined by Ron Konezny, the CEO of Digi International. To switch things up, they’re discussing how professionals like Ron got their start in the industry, how they’ve kept their momentum, and just a little more info about so we can get a glimpse into their lives.  

But first, Rich and Ken are discussing the accelerated convergence of AI, IoT, and embedded systems. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing the evolution of processor cores, multitasking capabilities, future trends involving processor design, and more with Aaron Frank, senior product manager at Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions. 

Then, to continue our Engineering Heroes series, sponsored by Wind River, we’re highlighting Anton Riström. Anton is a Department Manager at Aker Solutions, an engineering company focusing on building infrastructure for renewable energy solutions. 

But first, in case you missed it, Rich and Ken are giving some insight into their trip to Nuremberg where they attended embedded world 2024.

Call for Abstracts: https://embedded-world-na.com/conferences-programme/

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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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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich is joined by Tobin Richardson, president and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), and Steve Hanna, distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies, to discuss the CSA's recently launched IoT Device Specification 1.0, a one-stop solution for device certification for manufacturers.

Next, in our Engineering Heroes series, we highlight a hero for his involvement in a project related to the world-famous International Space Station. Daire McNamara, a director, project manager, and firmware developer at Emdalo Technologies, assisted Skycorp in developing their Intelligent Space System Interface with his contributions to microprocessor development infrastructure.

But first, we Insiders are discussing our thoughts on the recent announcement from the Connectivity Standards Alliance. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re defining the architectural differences between MCUs and DSCs with Microchip Technology’s Product Marketing Manager, Pramit Nandy. We also dive into the different processing capabilities, the challenges for designers, and what we can expect as far as emerging trends and technical developments from Microchip.

Next, Rich and Dr. Moritz Neukirchner, Sr. Director of Strategic Product Management for software-defined vehicles (SDV) at Elektrobit, joins us in the next installment of Scoping Out the Software-Defined Vehicle to discuss his thoughts on open-source in software-defined vehicles and what’s necessary for further advancements of both the open source and automotive industries.

But first, we're discussing the Matter open-source connectivity standard for smart home and IoT devices. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing why multi-camera synchronization is a key feature in cameras that enable industrial robotics, retail application, autonomous mobility, and more, with Mr. Maharajan Veerabahu, co-founder & vice president of product design services at e-con Systems.

Next, Heiko Huettel, VP of software products at HARMAN International, joins us to discuss his company’s role in the Eclipse Foundation’s recent SDV Working Group, which has formed in an effort to develop an open-source hardware platform that can be used in today’s software-defined vehicles.

But first, Embedded Computing Design is hosting a Smart Manufacturing Day virtual event focused on AI/ML-Infused Automation and Manufacturing on March 12th. 

For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Tomide Adesanmi, Co-Founder and CEO of Circuit Mind, dives into his company’s deterministic AI platform that’s designed to help circuit designers quickly take their design process from architecture into schematics. 

Check out  Circuit Mind’s public launch webinar here: https://www.bigmarker.com/eetech-media/Circuit-Mind-Live-Launch-The-World-s-First-Deterministic-AI-for-Professional-Electronic-Engineers?utm_bmcr_source=cm-other

Next, on Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two are defining chiplets, and whether they’re truly problem-solving solution, and how you can implement them into you design.

But first, Rich and Ken are discussing GaN, also known as Gallium Nitride. They’re a bit puzzled as to why power transistor technology, although widely know to be very efficient, is still slowly being adopted by big semiconductor companies. 

Stay tuned.  

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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. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Artem Aginisky, product line manager of arm-based processors at Texas Instruments, dives into the topic of edge AI, specifically, how he defines edge AI and how TI is working on democratizing edge AI through innovations in microprocessors and software.

Next, is our Engineering Heroes series, sponsored by Wind River, where we highlight the lives of unsung heroes in the world of engineering whose work impacts uncountable lives across the globe. This episode features Dr. Karisa Schreck, a Newark, New Jersey native whose work involves treating brain cancer by targeting mutations. 

But first,  Rich and Ken discuss cybersecurity and quantum computing. 

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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. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, EVP and Brand Director, Rich Nass, sits down with Stephen Huang, ADLINK Technology President & COO, at the 2023 Advantech World Partner Conference to discuss the company’s upcoming ideas and innovations. 

Next, on another DevTalk with Rich and Vin, the two break down the question: Do Engineers Understand the Basics of Engineering?

But first, Rich recaps his recent trip to Taiwan for the 2023 Advantech World Partner Conference. Stay tuned to hear who he met with, what he saw, and what’s to come from some of the companies that attended. Here’s one hint you probably could’ve guessed, there’s no slowing down when it comes to AI. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Matthias Thoma, Robotics System Manager at Texas Instruments, discusses the current and future impact of robotics in factory and industrial settings, and in the real world. He also highlights some technologies from TI that can help.

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk. In the last episode, the two discussed the difference between simulation and emulation. This week, Vin brings an unexpected real-world scenario that highlights these system models.

But first, the Insiders are recapping Senior Technology Editor, Ken Briodaghs recent trip to the RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara. They’re also hinting at a few predictions they expect to see heading into 2024. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing cyber resiliency with Eric Sivertson, VP of Security at Lattice Semiconductor, specifically highlighting how organizations can benefit from implementing a personalized data security plan and how FPGAs can help. 

Next, Rich and Vin are back with a DevTalk discussing the difference between emulation and simulation, and Vin deep dives into the background of how these meanings came to be.

But first, The Insiders are here to talk about recent and upcoming trips. Rich is back from visiting with Infineon, NVIDIA, and Synaptics, and Ken is headed to the RISC-V Summit. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Randy Fish, director of product line management for the Silicon Lifecycle Management family at Synopsys, highlights how automotive engineers can benefit from the SLM on-chip monitoring and analysis process.

Next, senior technology editor, Ken Briodagh, calls attention to RISC-V, taking a look at some of the key tools that are important to development in the RISC-V ISA ecosystem.

But first, I’m posing a few questions to the Insiders about the transition from hardware to software-defined solutions. Is this move towards software something that should be fully embraced, should we still be relying on hardware solutions, or should there a balance of both?

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Production Editor, Chad Cox interviews Josh Heller, Security Engineering Manager at Digi International, about cyber threats in critical infrastructure networks, prioritizing vulnerabilities, how AI & ML can help, and the future of cybersecurity with quantum computing.

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk, and this time they’re discussing a common misconception: AI is an application. Their answer? It’s not. It’s an enabler to other applications, making them better, faster, and more reliable. 

But first, the Insiders are discussing the ongoing engineering shortage where Rich poses two questions: Why is there a shortage and are today's engineering graduates well equipped enough to join the workforce? 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Olivier Beaujard, Senior Director of the LoRa Ecosystem at Semtech Corporation, joins us to discuss the recently announced collaboration between Semtech and UnaBiz. The companies are expanding low-power, multi-band global network coverage for IoT customers through the combination of LoRaWAN and UnaBiz’s Sigfox 0G technologies on Semtech’s LoRa Edge and LoRa Connect platforms.

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk to discuss the benefits of integrating AI into today’s HVAC systems, with Nalin Balan, a Business Development Manager for the Renesas company, Reality AI.

But first, Rich and I are introducing the newest member of the Embedded Computing Design staff and the Embedded Insiders podcast, Senior Technology Editor, Ken Briodagh. 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing the Ukranian tech workforce with Euristiq’s Director of Partnerships and Business Development, Iryna Savruk, and  CEO and co-founder, Ivan Muts. The two highlight how the software development company specializing in turnkey software solutions experienced a workforce surplus of about 50% despite the ongoing war. 

Next, Rich and Vin debate AI. It’s in the news, it’s in our classrooms, and it’s certainly in our engineering labs. But is it really the greatest technology of our lifetime? 

But first, Rich and I discuss ESG technologies, which stands for environmental, social and governance. ESG is a framework used by businesses to assess their performance on a variety sustainability and ethical issues. But is this truly something companies are adopting for the greater good or just to look good?

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Steve Sanghi, founder and former chief executive officer of Microchip Technology, joins the Insiders to speak about the release of his book, which highlights the executives’ personal journey from growing up in small town in northern India, to his success in becoming a renowned semiconductor industry leader. 

Next, we’re back with another success story about the MistySOM from MistyWest. Built around the Renesas RZ family of microprocessors, the system on modules helped push design flexibility during the semiconductor shortage and allowed companies to continue developing edge computing applications in the midst of the chaos. 

But first, the Insiders recap Brandon’s recent trip to the far east to Computex 2023 where he highlights a new and interesting industry trend involving NVIDIA. And Rich brings attention to a government policy affecting engineering companies and industry layoffs.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dr. Moritz Neukirchner, Head of Software Architecture at Elektrobit, joins us to discuss the business and technology challenges surrounding the growth of software-defined vehicles, and where OEMs and suppliers will generate the most value in automotive in the future.

Next on Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two are speaking with Stuart Feffer, the co-founder and former CEO of Reality AI. The company was acquired by Renesas in July of 2022, making Stuart the current Head of Real-Time-Analytics at Renesas, and this week Rich and Vin are asking Stuart, “Where do you begin your AI-based design?”

But first, the Insiders are discussing their experiences surrounding smart energy and utilities, and power supplies, specifically solar and Gallium Nitride (aka GaN) semiconductors. 
 
 Tune In.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Yaniv Iny, the CEO of PractiTest. The software development company is focused on providing end-to-end test management solutions, AND it is also the creator of the annual 2023 State of Testing Report. And Iny is here to share some of this year’s most notable findings. 

Then, on DevTalk with Rich and Vin, the two are discussing AI and machine learning with Kaushal Vora, a Senior Director at Renesas. Kaushal works with suppliers in this space and is lending a hand in the creation of the AI ecosystem, which some say already exists, while others say that developers should wait a bit before diving in.

But first, the Insiders discuss the growing impact electrification has had on the mobility industry. Specifically, the trends and challenges surrounding electric vehicles, and whether EV infrastructure and business can keep up with the demand. 

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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 discuss the widely-discussed, used, and anticipated growth of the artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. Released in November 2022, the chatbot has now spanned across various industries, which further raises concerns surrounding AI and how it is impacting government, education, and multiple business sectors. But is it for better or for worse?

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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 solutions, and more.

But first, the Insiders are celebrating the life of entrepreneur, engineer, and co-founder and former chairman of Intel Corporation, Gordon Moore. They’re also discussing Rich’s recent trip to the John Deere Technology Summit where the company showcased their next-generation farming technology. 

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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, also known as the Synopsys Users Group, where the company highlighted their use of reinforcement learning based on the computer program AlphaGo. 

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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 coming technologies and trends, and the companies they think are making the most headway this year. 

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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 first, we’re hearing from Brandon and Rich who, ahead of their trip to Nuremberg for embedded world 2023, are discussing the difference between free and open-source, and what considerations you should make before using either or both.

For more information about the CCC Digital Key, visit: https://carconnectivity.org/digital-key/

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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 investing and integrating in AI technology into their solutions?” 

But first, Brandon and Rich discuss the popular and widely used computer-on-module standard, COM Express. Currently, the standard can be licensed at a membership cost but once the information is collected, it’s often shared to other parties for free. Which bring us to the question, “should COM Express be free?”

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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. 

But first, Brandon and Rich are once again discussing the potential death of the 8-bit microcontroller with the prevalence of the 32-bit, which offers a lot more performance. And although makers of 32-bit CPUs continue to drive their prices down with the hope of eventually replacing  8 bit CPUs, we aren't there yet, and only time will tell.

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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.

Later, Pedro Lopez-Estepa of Real-Time Innovations joins to discuss how the connectivity company is preparing for the imminent vehicle architecture shifts that will be required to support the software-defined vehicles of the future. Not only will this transition impact the number and performance of onboard embedded processors, it will also reshape automotive value chains to the point that whoever controls the software supply chain controls the car.

Learn more about advances in automotive technology at www.rti.com.

Finally, Rich and Vin are back with another edition of DevTalk, where they discuss why C is here to stay for the long haul despite the popularity of scripting languages like Python and JavaScript.

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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, Brandon and Rich recap the recent RISC-V summit in San Jose, which gave insight to the massive appeal and adoption of RISC-V technology in a wide range of application areas.

Success Story: How RISC-V Is Enabling the Internet of Space

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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 functions that should be implemented in software versus hardware.

But first, Brandon and Rich delve into the ongoing political tension surrounding the US chip sanctions on China, which have led the increased interest and possible adoption of RISC-V technology.

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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, Brandon and Rich highlight some of the technologies, products, and solutions that were featured at the much anticipated electronica 2022 trade fair. 

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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 Systems Expert, Vin D'Agostino. This week the two are discussing real-time operating systems and how to know whether you’ll need one in your design. 

But first, Brandon and Rich are back with more information about what seems to be an ongoing chip shortage. A recent study from Avnet reveals that the shortage is not letting up when it comes to consumer electronics and is actually getting worse due to longer lead times for the development of chips. What’s to come next, we’ll have to wait and see.

For more research about the chip shortage from Avnet, visit: Avnet.com, and navigate to resources then research. 

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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 digital twins can provide a path to solving some of the world’s most complex problems.

But first, Brandon and Rich express their hesitations about the European Commission’s proposed Cyber Resilience Act, which requires manufacturers to protect their IoT and IIoT device from unauthorized access at all stages of the product lifecycle.

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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, Commercial Director of EMEA at Energy Web, discuss how their companies are working on an eSIM that will foster the transition toward decentralized digital power grids that support distributed energy resources (DERs).

But first, Brandon and Rich share their opinions on the current state of chip manufacturing. Recent export controls have been put in place by the Biden administration prohibiting certain types of technologies and semiconductor manufacturing tools to be sold to China. Is this a further step toward strengthening the Chips Act?

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Read about the collaboration between Kigen, Energy Web, and KORE here.

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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 more.

But first, Brandon and Rich talk connectivity that links you to your neighbors via Amazon Sidewalk — Amazon promises robust security to keep your home’s data safe, but the Insiders have mixed feelings.

This episode is sponsored by Infineon Technologies.

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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 5G. But interestingly enough, today’s mobile network operators aren’t ready for either.

But first, Brandon and Rich discuss … yup you’ve guessed it, more chips. Except this time they’re talking about a different kind of chip deficit.  Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD are some of America’s top chip sellers. But spoiler, some foreign countries may not be customers anymore. 

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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 first, Brandon and Rich discuss yet another addition to the world of embedded and IoT programming that may make you think twice before committing to C++ and Rust. Will the C usurpers being usurped by "Carbon", a language recently introduced by Google that's moving in on the same territories addressed by Rust?

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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, and what potential costs and benefits it may pose.

But first, Brandon and Rich debate the newly Congress-approved CHIPS Act, and whether its funds will provide a solid enough foundation for new fabs to crop up and thrive.

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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 programming languages like Rust and classics like C. With massive industry players like Microsoft and Linux supporting Rust, will the long history be enough to keep C relevant, or will developers choose to throw out the old in favor of the new?

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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.

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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.

But first, Brandon and Rich tackle the not-so-age-old debate between the sweet simplicity of 8-bit MCUs and the bigger, badder, (maybe?) better 16- and 32-bit MCUs. But a gear-shift into automotive repair struggles will highlight the difficulty some shops face when presented with dealer-specific vehicle fixes.

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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 Mendoza, Head of Operational Excellence Electronics at HELLA, an automotive parts supplier, to understand how Drishti’s AI gesture and action recognition technology helped HELLA streamline their automotive production process.

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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 in a piece of legislation known as the CHIPS Act. 

Finally, ECD Assistant Editor, Taryn Engmark, takes a peak into the future of EV charging infrastructure with Dunstan Power, Director of ByteSnap Design and Preye Ivry, network innovation engineer at Nortech Management Ltd. The three highlight the design, development, and testing of an EV discharge platform under the VehIcle-to-Grid Intelligent controL Project, also known as VIGIL.

Read about VIGIL in, " Success Story: How Electric Vehicles Can Give Back to the Grid."

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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 survey responses from PractiTest's Ninth Annual State of Testing Report, software testers in the field are reporting big changes that are paving the way for newer, more integrated testing dynamics.

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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 breakdown of three must-know secure IT technologies to fill out a good Industry 4.0-ready toolbox.

For more information about Hologram's cellular connectivity options for the IoT, visit: https://www.hologram.io/

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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 discuss Imec’s recent demonstration of an ultra-sensitive, small optomechanical ultrasound sensor in silicon photonics.

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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 data analysis, and where that leaves us on the road to precision medicine.

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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 its commitment to the open-source ISA. She goes on to explain open-source tools initiatives they’re establishing for the RISC-V community and how developers will benefit.

For more information about RISC-V International, visit: riscv.org.

Finally, assistant editor Taryn Engmark journeys north into the world of polar bears. As climate change threatens these animals’ natural habitats, the World Wildlife Fund needed to upgrade tracking technology that would better monitor their health and whereabouts. MistyWest, an engineering design services firm focused on sustainability projects, responded.

For more information about MistyWest’s tracking device, visit: mistywest.com/posts/project/wwf-polar-bear-tracker/

To purchase or learn more about the open-source Argos transmitter board, check out sparkfun.com/products/17236

Additional resources can be found on embeddedcomputing.com under “Success Story: How an Industry Collab Helped the World Wildlife Fund Upgrade Polar Bear Tracking Tags”

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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 field of software composition analysis (SCA).

For more information on the BlackBerry Jarvis software composition analysis tool, visit blackberry.qnx.com/en/products/security/blackberry-jarvis

Finally, Assistant Editor Taryn Engmark discusses the plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, and two companies’ efforts to combat it. Tune in to learn how a Microsoft initiative to become carbon neutral by 2030 became a project to develop component materials made of 10% recycled ocean plastic with chemical company SABIC, which turned into the outer shell of the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse that demonstrates it is possible to go green and stay profitable.

To learn more, visit www.sabic.com/en/news/30776-sabic-and-microsoft-collaborate-to-create-microsoft-s-first-product-made-with-recycled-ocean-plastic 

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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 searching for any government funding they could to destroying the competition in executing the original AlexNet imaging convolutional neural network (CNN), Mike explains how his company got to the forefront of a technology that offers a much-needed path forward for computing – and how they’re integrating digital technologies that today’s engineers understand.

To learn more about Mythic’s approach to analog computing, visit mythic-ai.com.

Finally, Brandon continues his investigation of what it takes to build scalable smart sensors. After analyzing requirements for translating data models into smart sensor firmware, he goes into tools and techniques available through the PICMG IoT.1 specification that help automate the process. By the end, you should have all the knowledge – and most of the resources – to build a no-code smart sensor of your own.

For more information, visit the PICMG GitHub at https://github.com/picmg, where you can find repositories for the iot_builder, iot_configurator, iot_firmware, and more.

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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, Ceremorphic, Inc., visit ceremorphic.com.

Then, Steve Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent, talks to Associate Editor Tiera Oliver about the 5G trends we can expect to impact the embedded edge in 2022. It’s not about how connected you are, it’s about how connected you (and your devices) are gonna be with tech from 3GPP Release 17, Release 18, and beyond.

For more information on the global 5G rollout, check out Spirent’s 2021 5G Report at spirent.com/assets/the-spirent-2021-5g-report-mid-year-addendum.

Finally, have you ever tried to build a smart sensor? If you’re not steeped in writing sensor firmware, even if you have tried, you probably didn’t get very far. But if we can’t create smart sensors quickly and at scale, how will we ever realize the full potential of IoT? It’s standardization time, as Brandon reveals the latest specification from the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturer’s Group, or PICMG, which is designed to make smart sensor configuration so simple even a product manager could do it.

For more on PICMG IoT.1, including detailed explanations, code samples, diagrams, and more, read the series “Make Any Sensor a Smart Sensor with PICMG IoT.1” on the embeddedcomputing.com website or find a full-picture description of PICMG’s Industrial IoT initiatives at picmg.org/industrial-iot-overview.

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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 the other side of it, manufacturers will fall back into old habits.

Finally, ECD Associate Editor Tiera Oliver dives even deeper into the shortage, and one solution that’s underway to help solve it — a joint data-sharing ecosystem created by Palantir and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany known as Athinia.

For more information about ByteSnap Design, visit: www.bytesnap.com

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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 question: Can an AI create? There is significant litigation around patents filed on behalf of an AI called DABUS as technologists, researchers, and courts worldwide dispute whether patents should be awarded entities other than natural persons. Tiera takes a deep dive into how this debate is unfolding in South Africa, where a legal team from the University of Surrey has brought the case in front of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.

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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 multiple double-digit gains on the back of their A-Series IP, the company is now looking to expand back into the CPU space with a new line of RISC-V-based processor IP. But how will the Arm/NVIDIA situation impact their plans?

Finally, Assistant Editor Taryn Engmark gives us an update on the electronic component shortage, where the news isn’t good. Research now estimates that supply levels will remain unstable through the first half of 2023, meaning that it may be time for many engineering organizations to “BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY” when it comes to part sourcing.

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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, gives us the rundown on BrakTooth, a group of security vulnerabilities in more than 1,400 Bluetooth-enabled devices, and what you can do about them.

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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, Assistant Editor Taryn Engmark wanders into the abstract world of 6G edge networking where wireless connectivity technologies abound. How will we support all of the different options on a unified infrastructure? ETSI is working on a solution – Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces.

You can access the McKinsey & Company Report, “COVID-19: An inflection point for Industry 4.0” online at https://bit.ly/Industry40_COVID19.

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[Editor’s Note: ETSI members and non-ETSI members interested in learning more about reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and ways to can participate can visit the ISG webpage at https://portal.etsi.org/TB-SiteMap/RIS/List-of-ISG-RIS-Members-and-Participants]

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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 deeper than  you’d think.

Finally, Embedded Computing Design assistant editor Chad Cox  considers life in a post-quantum world, and examines how an emerging technology – quantum tunneling – can be used to protect against  attacks on IoT devices.

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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 become less abstract?

Then, a trio of engineers from the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, or DESY, research center in Hamburg, Germany, wonder how they can balance the demand for performance at some of the most advanced particle accelerators in the world with the need for standards-based computing platforms that protect these sophisticated, publicly-funded systems from the cost and availability risks of single-source designs. Assistant Editor Chad Cox reports.

Tune in.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss the global chip shortage and the difference between price gouging, tough luck, and a need for innovation. 

Then Rich sits down with Russell Klein, Program Director for Siemens EDA, who will be keynoting at Embedded Computing Design’s virtual AI Day on September 9th. We all know we need AI at the edge, but can that edge be battery powered? 

Later, Tiera Oliver dives deeper into the chip shortage to discover just what makes semiconductor manufacturing so complex and time consuming. After learning the answer to that question – Atomic-Level Deposition – she touches base with researchers at Argonne National Laboratories who are leveraging open-source AI to accelerate the process.

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In this week’s Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich try to decide if data sheets specs are reliable, or if industry benchmarks are the only reasonably- accurate measure of component performance without actually testing them yourself. 

Later, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang discusses how the company’s pending acquisition of Arm is progressing, and what benefits the combined company will bring to each other and the market as a whole if the deal passes regulatory checks. Jensen also weighs in on the semiconductor shortage and how his company plans to keep pricing in check amidst supply and demand volatility. 

Finally, Tiera Oliver investigates the world of voice processing at the edge, where companies are adding more AI but not necessarily more processing. Engineers from Knowles Intelligent Audio and Cadence Design Systems weigh in on how classical DSP is being used to make your smart virtual assistant as clever as possible at battery-scale power consumption. And, to bring things full circle, Tiera introduces MLPerf Tiny Inferencing benchmark that can help voice recognition designers determine how fast, accurate, and low power their edge AI stacks can be before building out complete systems.  

Stay tuned.

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In this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich wonder if residential solar power is really worth it. The question stems from Littelfuses’ release of 400PV Fuse series of photovoltaic solar fuses, which can be embedded directly into roof shingles or tiles. But with so much government meddling in the solar industry, and big energy looking to protect its existing interests, is it prudent, or even worth it, to bother with the technology? 

Later, the last leg of our ADLINK Technology edge AI series sees Zane Tsai, Director of the company’s Platform Product Center, join Rich to discuss why the massive amounts of data being collected by intelligent systems requires an entire ecosystem. Looking forward, this edge AI ecosystem will also include 5G.

Finally, despite all of the downs in 2020, Xilinx was actually up. Victor Peng, the company’s CEO, attributes some of this success to big wins in AI sockets. But beyond innovations in their Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform (ACAP) portfolio, he and his team have bet big on making their technology more accessible, and it appears to be paying off. Tiera Oliver reports.

Tune in for more.

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In this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss Silicon Laboratories recent divestiture of its infrastructure and automotive business units to SkyWorks Solutions. The sale includes the company’s power, isolation, broadcast, timing, and other products and IP. Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle said several years ago that the company is “all-in” on IoT, and this move appears to be him keeping his word. But was it the best move?

Afterwards, Rich is rejoined by Zane Tsai, Director of the Platform Product Center at ADLINK, and Amit Goel, Director of Product Management for Embedded AI Platforms at NVIDIA. After discussing enabling technologies in previous episodes, the three get down to how this functionality can be applied to autonomous mobile robots. The market opportunity for AMRs is vast, but so are the challenges. The three dive into a collaboration between ADLINK, NVIDIA, and BMW to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and reduce cost in the German automakers manufacturing facilities.

Finally, Perry Cohen investigates the long tail of the ongoing semiconductor shortage, and how market dynamics that limited the supply of multi-layer ceramic capacitors back in 2018 are playing out again in the broader electronics market. Of all the sectors feeling the squeeze, none has been pinched more than automotive. Why is that, what can be done about it, and how long until things are back to normal? Richard Barnett of SupplyFrame helps explain that our definition of normal may need to change.

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Armv9 is here, and although it took nearly 10 years to arrive, it comes right at a major inflection point in the semiconductor industry where all of the major chipmakers have started dabbling in processor architectures outside of their heritage. The implications of this are currently being felt in more advanced use cases like the data center and high-performance computing, but the roadmap decisions of today – such as the massive emphasis on AI and ML workload processing in Armv9 that will surely continue under NVIDIA leadership – will  have significant ramifications for the embedded systems of tomorrow. And, oh yeah, what does NVIDIA’s potential stewardship of Arm mean for NVIDIA competitors who also happen to be Arm licensees, like Intel and Xilinix? Brandon and Rich discuss.

Later, Intel’s Sailesh Kottapalli, Senior Architecture Fellow, and Mandy Mock, VP and GM of Product Engineering Systems, join the Insiders to help set the record straight on Moore’s law. To be fair, the number of transistors keeps increasing at a rate that’s fairly consistent with Gordon Moore’s original projections, it’s actually some of the ancillary benefits that we’ve come to expect from that transistor scaling that aren’t keeping pace. So, is it fair to say it’s dead? And, maybe more importantly, should anyone even care?

Finally, in this week’s Tech Market Madness, Perry Cohen tries to make sense of “the edge” with Matt Trifiro of Vapor O and Jacob Smith of Equinix, who co-chaired the LF Edge’s 2021 “State of the Edge” report. All these years later, do we have a definitive answer to the question, “What is the IoT edge?” And, if we can agree on something, how will it reach critical mass? Here’s a hint: Open source. 

Tune in.

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In this week’s Embedded Insiders, the Insiders comment on a recent fire that shut down the Renesas Naka semiconductor fab where the company manufactures automotive chips. 

Later, Rich is joined again by Zane Tsai, Director of the Platform Product Center at ADLINK Technology, to discuss how logistics companies are being affected by the race to deploy AI at the edge, and insights for developers looking to increase the efficiency and productivity of logistics automation systems.

The two are also joined by NVIDIA’s Amit Goel, Director of Product management for embedded AI platforms, who examines the complexities of integrating reliable performance into AI-based applications like independent automation. NVIDIA is currently building a hardware platform that will bring greater compute intelligence to autonomous systems at the edge. However, a solid software framework that can streamline the development, deployment, and management of the AI applications that will run on these devices is still critical. The company’s Isaac SDK and DeepStream SDK for AI-based multi-sensor processing, video, audio, and image understanding are positioned to support these workloads across the engineering and operational lifecycles of AI-enabled robots.

Finally, Tiera Oliver addresses the evolution of real-world AI. How do we transition from our historical lack of understanding about what’s going on under the hood of complex neural networks, and into an era of AI explainability around how these models operate? Will we ever be able to test, verify, and validate these workloads to the point that they can be heavily relied upon in safety-critical systems? Johanna Pingel and David Willingham, deep learning project managers at The MathWorks, believe we’re already on the way.

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During a recorded presentation from  embedded world 2021, Rich and Brandon are joined by Technology Editor Curt Schwaderer, who doubles as Vice President of Engineering at intelligence and security provider Yaana Technologies. The three discuss how the tech industry in particular and connected organizations in general have transitioned from protecting devices from attacks to accepting they will be hacked and mitigating losses to modern threat intelligence and modeling strategies. They then look at this evolution through the lens of employees, who are handling and working with sensitive information and IP, working from home.

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Later, Vincent Scott, Founder of Defense Cybersecurity Group, Chief Security Officer at STI-TEC, and former Navy cryptologist joins the Insiders to review the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and what it will mean for companies delivering technology to the U.S. Armed Forces. In Scott's view, the CMMC presents obstacles – such as an assumption of on-premise infrastructure – that may make companies just starting out reconsider serving those markets and subsequently impact the nation's cyber readiness.

Finally, Brandon fills in for Perry in this week's Tech Market Madness. A recent report from Dragos indicates that threats to industrial control systems tripled in 2020,  while 90 percent of organizations  don't  have visibility into what's taking place beyond the IT/OT network boundary. Brandon investigates just what could be going on back there as he reviews how another industrial cybersecurity firm,  Claroty, uncovered vulnerabilities in  WIBU Systems' CodeMeter licensing software deployed on ICSs worldwide. Sharon Brizinov, a Claroty researcher, demonstrates just how easy it could have been to compromise systems running the software, both locally and remotely.

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With time to market pressures constantly increasing, technology organizations are moving away from traditional waterfall development workflows and towards Agile/DevOps software development practices. Originally introduced in enterprise, IT, and data center contexts, these methodologies have made their way into embedded engineering organizations, but at the potential expense of software quality. Can embedded tech companies, especially safety- and security-critical ones, afford to sacrifice quality for speed? Brandon and Rich debate.

Later, the Insiders are joined by Yannick Moy of AdaCore to discuss how the MISRA C coding standard, which was originally developed in 1998, is holding up given the complete overhaul of automotive (and other) technology stacks since the standard’s inception. Is C, a notoriously compliance-challenged language, still the best bet for safety-critical systems that are now operating alongside a host of other connected applications?

Finally, Perry Cohen looks into the true cost of bad software in this week’s Tech Market Madness. After reviewing Herb Krasner’s “The Cost of Poor Software Quality in the U.S.: A 2020 Report,” he finds out just how much defunct software projects, bad legacy code, and operational software failures set back the industry, and considers how DevQualOps could help recoup some of those losses while maintaining time to market. 

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Embedded world is just about here, but this year’s event is different – like so many other conferences and trade shows, it’s completely virtual.

Embedded Computing Design is the show’s official 2021 North American content partner, so Brandon and Rich have spent extra time thinking about how this new era of interaction has, is, and will affect the electronics industry moving forward.

Is it just events that are changing, or is it the entire industry?

After, the Insiders are joined by Zane Tsai, Director of the Platform Product Center at ADLINK Technology. Zane and Rich discuss the growing demand for AI at the edge, and how it is impacting mission critical applications. They go on to discuss the impact edge AI can have on fiscal capital and human life in general.

Later, Tiera Oliver gets to the root of how COVID-19 is impacting electronics in academia labs. What are professors and their students to do without access to labs and equipment? Sid Deliwala of UPENN thinks we should just start throwing labs into backpacks. Learn more in this new segment, Patenting the Project with Tiera Oliver.

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In this edition of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss factors and use cases that have kept the 8-bit MCU alive much longer than anyone expected. 

After, Brandon is joined by Steve Kennelly, 8-bit Business Unit Manager, at Microchip Technologies, to continue the discussion. Surprisingly, the company is still developing NEW low cost, low power 8-bit MCUs. But, why? And how long will that market continue to hold? 

Finally, in this week’s Tech Market Madness, Perry investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic affected supply chains in the electronic component market, sourcing industry data from Supplyframe that suggests technology procurement is headed for a self-service, e-commerce, Amazon-like model.

Tune in to learn what’s been happening in theses markets, and what you can expect in the future.

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We’ve finally made it to the year 2021 and the Embedded Insiders have five predictions for what we may expect in the embedded space this year. Rich kicks things off with a bold prediction: 2021 will NOT be the year of 5G. Do you agree? 

Later, James Kimery, Vice President of Product Management at Spirent Communications, joins Brandon to discuss how research wireless research he was part of back in 2010 is finally coming to fruition with the dawn of 5G, and how industry initiatives like the Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) Alliance are working to prove Rich wrong. Here, James details the progress and adoption of ORAN, some tips and tricks for 5G network infrastructure and device developers, and thoughts on the role of testing in this brave new world of wireless.

Finally, Perry is joined by Dr. James Edmondson for Tech Market Madness segment that addresses the future of the 5G market. Dr. Edmondson shares insight from the IDTechEx report, "5G Technology, Market and Forecasts 2020-2030" on current 5G deployment challenges, what’s being done to address them, and what he views as the biggest upside for 5G.

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Twilio, the publicly traded cloud communications platform, has acquired electric imp, a long-time embedded software and services company. What gives?

Well, what gives is that the lines between IT, the data center, embedded and the edge, continue to blur into one big continuum of compute and connectivity. After a brief discussion about education stemming from a recent interview Brandon did with TKO Marketing Consultants,  Brandon and Rich to ponder the question, "are we reaching the end of embedded as we know it?" Later, Evan Cummack, GM of the IoT Business at Twilio, and Hugo Fiennes, former Founder and CEO of electric imp and currently a Senior IoT Product Architect at Twilio, join the Insiders to help track the trend and introduce a new IT/OT  services offering called Twilio Microvisor.

After, Perry is joined by Bruno Tomas, the director of programs and project management at the Wireless Bradband Alliance; and Remi Lorrain, the vice chair of the LoRa Alliance Network in this week’s Tech Market Madness, to discuss the findings of the white paper, “Wi-Fi & LoRaWAN Trials - An Overview of Use Cases Across Regions Combining Two Technologies.”

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In this edition of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss the semantics of AI and intelligent technology and what qualifies as a smart system these days.

Have marketing engines turned these into over used terms? Are they even being used correctly? 

Later, the Insiders take a deeper dive into the practicalities of Edge AI with Bill Pearson, the Vice President of the Internet of Things group at Intel. Together, they investigate market challenges to realize the ROI on initial AI deployments and the hardware/software gaps preventing developers from launching commercial grade solutions faster.

Finally, Alex Harrowell, a Senior Analyst at Enterprise AI speak with Perry in this week’s Tech Market Madness to discuss a new report from Omdia Research titled, “Artificial Intelligence for Edge Devices Report.”

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In part 2 of the Embedded Insiders’ analysis of recent industry acquisitions, Stacey Higginbotham, a tech industry expert and editor of the eponymous Stacey on IoT blog, joins Brandon and Rich to further the discussion about the ARM/NVIDIA deal. Wait. What did NVIDIA buy? Or better yet, what didn’t they buy? Why didn’t they acquire the entire Arm portfolio? And where is the rest of it now?

After, Jim McGregor of Tirias Research returns to analyze AMD’s acquisition of programmable logic supplier Xilinx. He provides some analogs to Intel’s purchase of Altera. Later, Rich puts him on the spot: In two years, will the Xilinx/AMD deal be a good one?

Listen to find out.

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It’s all about money! In this edition of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich break down some major acquisitions, like Arm’s purchase of NVIDIA, as well as AMD potentially buying Xilinx, prompted in part by all the “free money” that’s available in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Later, Jim McGregor, Principal Analyst at Tirias Research, joins the Insiders with his thoughts. He explains his belief that these moves are the result of companies trying to grow their total addressable market (TAM) by capturing share in adjacent markets, but cautions that acquiring these assets could have negative long-term effects on the industry. In part one of a two-part interview, these questions are asked in the context of the NVIDIA/Arm deal.

Finally, Calista Redmond, the CEO of RISC-V, shares her vision of the computing industry after the world’s largest IP vendor has been, at least for now, taken off the market. What does this mean for the industry in general, and RISC-V in particular.

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In the early 2000s GM stopped their electric car project. They weren’t cool. In comes Tesla who made the electric car a popular concept. But is the “cool factor” the biggest factor in electric car sales these days? Are electric cars actually better for the environment, and do the majority of buyers really care? Brandon and Rich debate the subject and more in this edition of the embedded insiders.

Later, the Insiders are joined by Frede Blaabjerg, an esteemed professor of power electronics and drives at Aalborg University in Denmark. The three discuss the current state of the power industry and what the future looks like. Power will play a big role in the electric vehicle industry, but just how big?

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SiFive, a pioneer of commercializing the RISC-V instruction set and resulting IP, has announced a number of custom design wins. And a lot of them leverage Arm technology. In fact, SiFive's recent 20G1 release revealed that the company has developed SiFive Insight, debug and trace IP that features native compatibility with? You guessed it. Arm’s CoreSight IP that serves the same purpose.

So, is the RISC-V standard bearer ditching its heritage to become a design mercenary? Or is this a longer-term play to help get RISC-V technology into SoCs in any way possible so it can grow from there? Or are we over thinking it? Drew Barbier, Director of Product Marketing at SiFive, joins Brandon and Rich in this edition of the Embedded Insiders to explain.

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In this week’s edition of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss all of the new programming languages that have entered the embedded universe. This is in large part due to the convergence that IoT has created between IT and embedded developers. Are we getting to the point where we won’t use C language anymore? Or is it here to stay for good? 

Later, Nial Cooling, the CEO of Feabhas Limited, continues the conversation about embedded programming languages by weighing the advantages of languages like C against newer iterations of C++ and upstart alternatives like Rust. Where do all of these fit in the software engineering toolbox, and what are the implications of this low-level embedded programming on overall system cost?

Later, Technology Editor Perry Cohen interviews Chris Rommel, Executive Vice President of VDC Research, in a new segment, Tech Market Madness: Analyst Insights for Engineers.

Chris reveals just how many engineers are currently using C, C++, Python, Java, and other languages based on data from his company’s annual Voice of the IoT Engineer report. According to the study, more than 50 percent of developers have used C in past projects, while only 44.6 percent are using it currently and just 38.3 percent plan to leverage it in future designs. Meanwhile, the use of Python and Rust continues to rise.

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In this edition of the embedded insiders, Brandon and Rich ponder whether RISC-V is taking too long to become a mainstream technology, or if it will even ever be one. Despite being open-source and all of the initial hype, will RISC-V become all that it has so-far been made it out to be?

Later, the Insiders are joined by Mark Himelstein, the newly-appointed CTO of RISC-V International. The three discuss the architectural future of RISC-V and how he plans to drive the technology deeper into the hearts and minds of engineers.

Later, Jean Labrosse is back with more, “Things that annoy a veteran software engineer” where he explains why he hates when APIs return meaningless error codes, such as zero for success and one or minus one for failure.

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In this edition of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich ponder when “enough is enough” in terms of IoT device security. Because implementing robust security is so time consuming and expensive, why haven’t we just created development workflows that make it more costly to NOT use security? 

Later, the Insiders are joined by Jeremy Boone, Technical Director of The NCC Group, security analysis firm. Together, the trio consider how flaws at all levels of the IoT solution stack can be exploited, as well as engineering best practices that can minimize these vulnerabilities. This boils down to CYA with CIA.

Finally, Jean Labrosse is back with more “Things That Annoy a Veteran Software Engineer” where he explains why it drives him nuts when a programmer over-uses asserts.

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In this edition of the embedded insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss how digital twins that reflect physical IoT systems can not only record the status of real-world devices, but simulate how the device could react under certain conditions in the future. And, how these twins can also potentially be used to help inform future designs.

Later, the insiders are joined by Brady Benware, VP and general manager of the Tessent portfolio at Mentor, a Siemens business. The company recently acquired UltraSoC, who focuses on on-chip analytics, among other things, perhaps allowing Siemens to address the concept of digital twins all the way down to the chip level. After, Jean Labrosse is back with “things that annoy a veteran software engineer” where he explains why the inconsistent use of acronyms and abbreviations bothers him.

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AI is all the rage these days, and poised to disrupt nearly every industry. In fact it already is, but more because organizations are struggling to integrate new AI personnel, processes, tools, and workflows alongside their existing infrastructure. It’s so bad in fact that a recent IDC survey reported that the majority of companies are failing in their AI initiatives.

In this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich interview Michael Grant, Vice President of Services at Anaconda, an open-source-centric data science company who manages the Anaconda distribution of the Python and R programming languages. Michael explains some of the obstacles organizations looking to enter the AI space need to watch out for before they get started, from licensing issues to security vulnerabilities to technical strategies. He then discusses how his company’s recent collaboration with the IBM Watson team can help such organizations integrate, organize, and manage their AI solutions stacks, from model development to endpoint inferencing, using a package-centric architecture.

Later, Jean Labrosse is back with more “Things That Annoy a Veteran Software Engineer,” as he rants about the use of lengthy macros in the C language.

Tune in for more.

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This week on the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss an age-old controversy: What’s more secure? Proprietary or open-source software?

That discussion leads into an interview with Kate Stewart, Senior Director of Strategic Programs at the Linux Foundation, who joins the program to explain how the Zephyr Project responded to 25 vulnerabilities recently uncovered in its open-source code base by the NCC Group, an independent security analysis firm. 

After reassuring the Insiders by detailing the steps taken to remedy those bugs and explaining the security practices in place at the Zephyr Project, Stewart continues to introduce the Embedded Linux in Safety Applications, or ELISA, project, which seeks to better align Linux software and tools with the requirements of safety-critical industries. Where does ELISA fit in with other projects like RTLinux, and how can the software test community help accelerate the expansion of Linux into platforms ranging from road vehicles to rockets?

For more information on the Zephyr vulnerabilities, read “Another IoT Security "Uh-Oh": 26 Flaws in Open-Source Zephyr and MCUboot Stacks” on www.embedded-computing.com.

To learn more about the ELISA Project and updates to the Zephyr Project, attend one of Kate Stewarts presentations during the Linux Foundation’s Open Source Summit North America, a virtual event taking place from June 29th to July 2nd. For more information or to register, visit https://ossna2020.sched.com/event/c3ZE.

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In this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich continue to probe the impact that COVID-19 is having on the electronics industry today and it’s implications for the future.

They begin with a review of recent research published by ByteSnap, “Navigating COVID-19: The New Normal,” which takes a snapshot survey of U.K.-based electronics professionals. Are the somewhat optimistic results of this survey indicative of the global tech sector?

Later, Brandon and Rich are joined by Richard Barnett, CMO of SupplyFrame. His company’s “2020 Trends in Electronics Sourcing” report dives deep into the ways that COVID-19 has impacted the global supply chain, and the ramifications that has had on the engineering community. So, what recourse do organizations have to recover from and/or mitigate the risk of such phenomenon? According to Barnett, the answer lies in closer relationships between internal and external partners.

Tune in.

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In this edition of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich wonder how the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the tech sector, both from a financial perspective and with regards to the productivity of engineers now working at home. Are those engineers executing, innovating, or just relaxing?

Later, Rich interviews Jean Labrosse, formerly a distinguished engineer and software architect at Silicon Labs. Jean shares some somewhat unpopular viewpoints on open source software in response to an Embedded Executives podcast with Gurjot Singh of Lynx Software Technologies in late April. Who can guarantee that open source software will work every time, all the time? And, what does that mean for open source in critical applications?

Finally, the Insiders circle back to highlight the Best-in-Show Winners from Embedded World 2020.

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In this edition of the embedded insiders, Brandon and Rich share their thoughts on the upcoming embedded world trade show in Nuremberg, Germany – focusing on all of the companies that have pulled out due to concerns over the corona virus.

After, the embedded insiders are joined by Steve Hanna, senior principal at Infineon Technologies and chair at the Trusted Computing Group. The three discuss security concerns that continue to plague connected devices, particularly where over-the-air updates are concerned. Steve then explains guidelines recently released by TCG and offers tips that could help IoT device designers secure their systems.

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Embedded World 2020 is right around the corner, and the Insiders spend a few minutes forecasting what they expect to see at the show. Some of the main themes they expect are an increased integration of AI and IoT technologies and smarter edge computing nodes based on those technologies. They then get into a semantic disagreement around what constitutes "the edge" and where AI processing will truly take place.

Continuing with the topic of AI, the two interview Tom Doyle of Aspinity. The three discuss how analog computing is making a comeback as an ultra-efficient way of pre-processing signals in neural networking applications (Editor's note: More on analog computing can be found on the www.embedded-computing.com website).

Finally, Jean Labrosse is back with more "Things That Annoy a Veteran Software Engineer, where he rants about the lack of spaces in most code.

Tune in for more.

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In this edition of the Embedded Insiders podcast, Brandon and Rich continue their journey into the world of open source, this time by focusing on Z-Wave that was recently donated to the community by Silicon Labs (who acquired the networking technology from Sigma Designs).

Later, the Embedded Insiders are joined by Laurens Slats from The Things Industries, who continues the discussion of open source networking technologies by outlining the state of LoRa and LoRaWAN. Their upcoming Things Conference in Amsterdam takes place January 30-31st.

Finally, Jean Labrosse is back with “Things That Annoy A Veteran Software Engineer,” where he explains the 80-column limit is stupid.

Tune in.

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In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich review some of the highlights from the 2020 Consumer Electroncis Show (CES). Most notably, many embedded technology companies and organizations continue to embrace the world of open source, both within their product offerings and in the way they deliver products to market.

Later, Wensi Jin and Mark Corless of MathWorks take the wheel as the discussion turns to simulation in the automotive sector, where the emergence of AI, ADAS sensors, and autonomous driving technologies are driving more broad testing requirements than ever before.

Finally, Jean Labrosse turns his attention to a lack of proper software documentation in "Things That Annoy A Veteran Software Engineer."

Tune in.

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The Insiders attended the second annual RISC-V Summit in San Jose earlier this month, and brought back some significant opinions about the show, the technology, and the direction of the RISC-V Foundation.

• Is SiFive too powerful? 
• Where are all the big semis? 
• How does open hardware relate to Amazon, Apple, Google, and other tech giants building their own chips? And what does that mean for other chipmakers?

This episode also includes an interview with Enrico Carrieri, Chair of the MIPI Debug Working Group and Principal Engineer of Debug Architecture at Intel. Enrico puts his MIPI Alliance hat on to discuss the public availability of nine debug and trace specifications, which can be accessed directly from mipi.org. He also explains the importance of ecosystem enablement in the “necessary evil” world of debugging, and how new standards and tools can bring costs to a minimum.

Finally, a new segment with Jean Labrosse, Architect of the µC/OS RTOS, identifies “Things That Annoy a Veteran Software Engineer.” This week, he sounds off on following organizational coding standards.

Tune in.

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The Embedded Insiders discuss 6SigmaET and how it increases reliability of thermal simulation, as it improves production and device performance. Alix Paultre also spoke with Future Facilities’ Chris Altham on how this principle helps people in the design community overcome their thermal management issues. Tune in for more. 

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The industry is coming to a place where shrinking silicon geometry is encountering the problems of physics, especially in the context of memory compute and power electronics. Developers in the semiconductor manufacturing space are coming out with new solutions that are helping to move some of these architectures forward. Tune in to find out how.  

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In this episode of Embedded Insiders, they welcome Peter Rogerson of Power Integrations, who talked about the company’s migration to wide-bandgap technology with galium nitride, instead of silicon, in their switching configurations. It underscores the expansion of wide-bandgap in the marketplace. What does this mean for the power industry going forward? Tune in for more.

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In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we discuss a technology that’s rapidly gaining popularity in the embedded and IoT technology sector – Containers. This enterprise software tool increases flexibility, especially in systems that need to be updated periodically over time. However, it has some design implications for embedded systems that engineers need to get familiar with.

Tune in to find out more.

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The Embedded Insiders ask the ultimate question: why can’t we replace analog circuitry with new digital material that’s far superior to anything in analog? At the very component circuit level, you still have to move electrons around and you can’t change the law of physics. We will always try to take a signal from the real world and turn it into something digital; wouldn’t that always require a certain amount of analog circuitry in a system? Can analog fight for its existence in a high-tech digital world? Tune in for more. 

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A recent embedded industry report indicates that chip content in systems is projected to drop by 25 percent in 2019. Huh?

As more and more every day objects are electrified and digitized, that doesn't make much sense - unless you consider that perhaps more and more discrete semiconductors are now being packaged into fewer and fewer highly integrated yet more powerful devices.

This week, the Embedded Insiders crunch the numbers and debate what could be behind them. Is it a real phenomenon or funny math? Tune in and judge for yourself.

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With every passing day, the US-China trade war is having a greater and greater impact on the electronics market. Not only is it disrupting existing supply chains and manufacturing operations, it's also damaging long-lasting business relationships between tech companies on both sides of the Pacific. In most cases, these relationships were often difficult to build, and are being unravelled in a matter of months.

On this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Alex Lidow, the CEO of Efficient Power Conversion and one of the Semiconductor Industry Association's (SIA's) lead negotiators during the U.S. – Japan Trade Accord of 1986. Here, Alex shares some of his experiences from that turbulent time, and applies them to the current political and economic climate.

"Up until now, Chinese companies and people believed that the process of democracy in the US was greater than any individual. Now they believe that any individual is greater than the process. And therefore, the US is an unreliable trade partner forever more, because they don't know what the next individual will bring."

Tune in for more. Or, read "A Trade War, the Tech Market, and a Taiwanese Trade Show" on embedded-computing.com.

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In this special episode, the Embedded Insiders reminisce on the moon landing that occurred on July 20, 1969 and how it has impacted today’s technology and the advancements made in research for aerospace and aeronautical equipment. They also discuss advanced timing solutions and the atomic clock’s role in sophisticated applications. For more information, you can also read Alix Paultre’s article on The Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary and What it Means for Product Technology. Tune in for more. 

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The Embedded Insiders attended a couple of respective sensors conferences, one in the U.S. and one in Europe. Tune in to find out what they saw, how the tchotchkie index of both shows compared and the announcement of our Best in Show winners. 

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The RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) has garnered a lot of attention amongst academia and startups. But, being so new, there has been a limited amount of RISC-V IP that one would classify as "production-ready", and, of course, even less silicon.

However, a new industry organization, the OpenHW Group, is looking to take open-source hardware technologies like RISC-V from prototypes to products. This week, Rick O'Connor, President of OpenHW Group and former Executive Director of the RISC-V Foundation, joins the Embedded Insiders to explain the relationship between the new consortium and other open-source initiatives. He also discusses how he believes that production-ready IP like CORE-V RISC-V cores will help accelerate the open-source hardware movement.

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In this episode, the Embedded Insiders talk to Chris Jacobs, VP of Autonomous Transportation and Automotive Safety at Analog Devices as he divulges where the automotive industry is headed in terms of autonomy, safety and sensor technology. We also cover some news that came out of TU-Automotive Detroit. Tune in for more.  

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In this episode, we discuss the Bleeding Edge. What is it? What does it mean for the future of semiconductors? Is it actually conceivable or can we put it in the category of science fiction? Tune in to find out. 

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In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we delve into the difference between smart and intelligent devices. What makes a device smart? Furthermore, what makes a device intelligent? Is it indeed possible to distinguish the two? Will the technological advancements in intelligent devices put humans out of commission? Tune in as we discuss.    

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Embedded Insiders’ Rich Nass interviews industry consultant and analyst Vin D’Agostino of D’Agostino Industries to get his take on what’s been happening in the IoT world as far as RTOS acquisitions go. Alix Paultre offers his experience at PCIM and reviews the show’s edible tchotchkie index.

We also highlight the Best in Show winners from IoT World. Tune in to hear about all the brilliant products that were showcased this year. 

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With the recent news of Microsoft acquiring Express Logic, the Embedded Insiders parse whether large tech conglomerates buying software companies is good for anyone involved. Special guest Rob Oshana, VP of Software Engineering R&D at NXP joins to give his thoughts on what the FreeRTOS and Express Logic acquisitions will mean for developers. Tune in for more!

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There seems to be a foundation/association for just about everything in our space these days. Are such institutions necessary? Do they wear out their usefulness? I asked that question of Mike Milinkovich, the Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation. Of course, he defended his group, but his reasoning was quite interesting. Check out this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion.

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When it comes to things like embedded computing systems and advanced solutions and circuits, people tend to overlook basics in the system, even though some of those basics can actually be force multipliers for their logic systems. One important factor in high-performance computing is how you actually manage the power to it, and whether you're optimizing the performance of the device or the different types of processors.

That's where Aceinna's current sensors comes into play, to measure and protect, and also for optimization of system performance. In this episode we talk to Aceinna's Khagendra Thapa about how to optimize processor efficiency by looking at the current consumed by the system.  The company’s AMR technology is a single chip solution with a lower offset, lower noise, better accuracy and overall bandwidth, and a lower phase shift.

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The Embedded Insiders briefly review the results of an IoT developer survey from the Eclipse Foundation, which found that two-thirds of engineers are currently or plan to launch an IoT project in the next 18 months (https://iot.eclipse.org/iot-developer-surveys/). Given the pervasiveness of IoT, does that even mean anything anymore?

Afterward, the Insiders slide into a discussion of wide-area networks prompted by Alix Paultre's recent engagements with The Things Network. Do recent announcements in 5G have any impact on the advancement of LoRa-based technologies such as those developed by The Things Network, or is there still ample market opportunity? Will Semtech's LoRa monopoly stifle the industry, or help it grow sustainably? 

Tune in to find out more.

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The IoT is just starting to embrace AI and neural nets. While previously a Cloud-based application, such algorithms are migrating to the Edge, thanks to the latest and greatest microprocessors. One of those processor vendors who continue to exhibit expertise in the IoT ecosystem is Intel, and as such, became the subject of this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion. Specifically, I spoke to Steen Graham, the General Manager of Intel’s IoT Ecosystem.

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The Embedded community is closely tied to Linux (yes, that’s an understatement). I thought it would be a good idea to interview someone from the Linux Foundation to get a handle on where the organization stands and what projects are coming down the pike. So, without any further ado, here’s Michael Dolan, Vice President of Strategic Programs for the Linux Foundation in week’s Five Minutes With…discussion.

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This week the Embedded Insiders are joined by Steven Crouch, CTO of Blackmore Lidar, who discusses FM lidar and its impact on the automotive market. We also recap what went on at the GPU Technology Conference this year. Tune in for more.

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Boards and systems designed around an Nvidia processor are becoming more commonplace. But where they haven’t made much of a mark—until now—is in the mil/aero industries. The architecture seems like a natural fit due to its ability to do video processing capabilities, but is just starting to make a (very small) dent. In this week’s Five Minutes With…podcast, I spoke to Doug Patterson, a vice present with Aitech, a company that is at the forefront of mil-aero designs, and now at the forefront of Nvidia-based designs.

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Join Rich Nass, Brandon Lewis, Alix Paultre and Laura Dolan as they deliberate what’s been happening with Boeing’s 737 Max planes that have been recently grounded due to two tragic crashes. They beg the question, is this a software issue? Tune in for a more in depth discussion.

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This is the Embedded Insiders’ first video broadcast. Join Rich Nass, Brandon Lewis, Alix Paultre and Laura Dolan as they discuss Alix’s latest adventures at APEC and what the future holds for power electronics. Not to mention Alix’s Tchotchke Index. What is it? And what can show-goers glean from what you pass out at trade shows? Tune in to learn more!

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Power is key in any embedded system—literally. You will not find an embedded system that does not contain some sort of power subsystem. However, people tend not to put much emphasis on that portion of the embedded design. Why is that? Beats me, so I asked Chris Jones, a Director at Artesyn Embedded Technologies in this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion. And did he ever come up with a zinger of a story!

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Energy harvesting is not a new concept – solar panels have been around for a long time, and even mechanical watches have had motion-capture systems to wind the mainspring since Rolex invented “Perpetual” movement. However, recent advances in circuit efficiency have made other forms of low-power energy harvesting viable, as they can use the microamps of current provided. Today one can obtain devices that harvest electrical energy using sources ranging from stray RF to beamed laser energy via fiber. One of the more interesting and novel means of energy harvesting is the quantum-tunneling-based Evercell thermal energy technology from Face. Evercell is a passive-structure, semiconductor-based system that exploits principles of quantum physics to produce a small, continuous flow of electric power in virtually any setting. We talked to Stefan Popov, the Managing Partner of QuantumDrive, the exclusive licensee for the use of Face's Evercell power cells in self-powered watches quartz watches. Evercell harvesters consume no fuel, have no moving parts, contain no toxic materials, and require no exposure to other stimuli, including motion, pressure, RF, or electromagnetic energy.

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There are holes in IoT security. I don’t think anyone disputes that. Is it a big problem or a small problem? Unfortunately, the answer depends. Knowing where to start and what path to take is a tricky one, in part because different people will point you in different directions. To (hopefully) steer you straight, I discussed the topic with a recognized security expert, Brent Wilson, a staff security applications engineer for IoT products at Silicon Labs, in this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion.

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The space where the electronics meets the mechanics ends up being a place of disconnect. Who owns that domain, the mechanical engineer or the electrical engineer? Good question, and that’s where I started the discussion with Michael Randt, Founder and CEO of Trinamic in this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion. As the IoT proliferates, particularly in the industrial, automation, and manufacturing industries, the world of “mechatronics” is key to the success of a design. And the problem likely will get worse before it gets better.

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APEC 2019 is happening March 17-21 in Anaheim, CA. The Embedded Insiders’ very own Alix Paultre, a seasoned veteran of the power electronics industry, will be attending the Applied Power Electronics Conference and moderating one of the sessions there. Tune in as he elaborates on what attendees will learn at the show this year and what it’s all going to mean for the future of the embedded and power electronics industries.

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The 2019 Embedded World Conference and Exhibition was here and gone in a flash, once again setting records for attendance and innovation. The Embedded Insiders Rich Nass, Brandon Lewis, Alix Paultre, and Laura Dolan dedicate this special episode to some of the most groundbreaking solutions on display at this year’s event, which also happened to be the recipients of Embedded Computing Design’s first-ever Best-in-Show Awards. 22 Best-in-Show Award winners were selected from categories including: - Microcontrollers, Microprocessors & IP - Development Tools & Operating Systems - Power ICs & Related Components - Computer Boards, Systems & Components - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning - Embedded Security - Embedded Storage - Wireless & Wired IoT Connectivity For more information on the winners, visit bestinshow.embedded-computing.com/shows/embedded-world-2019.

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Connectors, cables, etc. are a vital piece of the embedded system, but are often (too often?) taken for granted. There’s clearly a lot going on in that space that designers should know about. To connect the dots, I spent some time with Matthew Burns, a Director at Samtec, a guy who lives and breathes connectors. Check out this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion.

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Ada and RISC-V? Yup, that’s exactly what’s going on, as nVidia has selected Ada to run on its RISC-V core. What does that mean for the future of Ada? That’s the question I started with this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion with Quentin Ochem, a Director at AdaCore, one of the leaders in the Ada programming language.

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This week on Embedded Insiders, we were joined by Derek Hunt, Director of Certification for LoRa Alliance and Certification Committee Chair. He shed some light on what’s currently going on in the low power area networking space. We discussed how LoRaWan is being deployed worldwide, the certification aspects involved, identifying the classes of operation and Worldwide Wake Up. LoRaWan is also attending the Mobile World Congress this week. Tune in to learn more.

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The Embedded Insiders are headed to Embedded World next week. To make sure we maximize our time, we hopped on the phone with Axel Sikora, who is the Chairman of the Embedded World Conference. He’s also in tune with what’s happening on the exhibitor side. Whether you’re headed over to Nuremberg, Germany for the big event or not, you’ll be interested in what Axel has to say about the key technologies going forward.

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Artificial intelligence is supposed to make your life easier, whether it’s in a consumer setting or an industrial setting. Edge computing, which is the on-premise compute component, is growing in its potential. Edge devices started as simple sensors and now they constitute complete compute platforms, in many cases. According to Jonathan Luse, General Manager of Product Planning for the IoT Group at Intel, who was this week’s Five Minutes with…guest, Intel is high on the technology and has the tools a developer needs to connect the dots in an AI-based platform.

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Obsolescence is something that many vendors dread. But fear not, help is out there. Just because a chip or a board is no longer available from your supplier, you may be able to find a replacement part, and you don’t need to build it yourself. Vendors like GDCA specialize in replacing parts that are no longer available. How do they do that, and is it a wise choice to continue with a product that’s no longer in production? Those are some of the questions I asked of “obsolescence expert,” Ethan Plotkin, the CEO of GDCA in this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion.

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Smart cities is a term we’ve been throwing around for a while now. But what’s really behind the drive to add intelligence to our roads, buildings, street lights, etc? That’s the first question I asked of this week’s Five Minutes With…discussion with Ian Aaron, the CEO of Ubicquia, and that was the easy part. The harder part is how you actually do it, which was my follow-up question.

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Low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs) are a necessary component in many IoT or industrial IoT applications. You already know there are many options when it comes to your LPWAN of choice. Today, we’re taking a look at LoRaWAN, one of those choices, and the one that seems to be moving at the fastest pace. The LoRa Alliance, the group that supports the technology recently announced a new rollout, which was the first topic I broached in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion with Donna Moore, the CEO and Chairperson of the LoRa Alliance.

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A funny thing happened on the way to the 5G rollout. Some claims were made early on that are turning out to be not true. In fact, they’re so far from reality that you can’t see them in any crystal ball worth gazing into. In this week’s edition of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon Lewis and Rich Nass look at what’s real, what’s not and what’s going to happen sometime soon (not much). And to help validate our “facts,” we brought in a guest, Multitech’s CTO David Smith.

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The automobile presents a challenge for all types of electronics due to the heat and bouncing around that takes place, specifically under the hood. Memory, while not always at the forefront of a designer’s mind, is subject to those same conditions and needs to not be an afterthought. To understand the difficulties as well as the options, I invited Anthony Le, a Senior Director at Macronix to be this week’s Five Minutes with…guest.

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Attendance may have been down at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, based on observed foot traffic alone. But, that didn't stop electronics vendors from innovating at the highest levels. From artificial intelligence in automotive and consumer vision systems to ubiquitous voice recognition and more, the Embedded Insiders got what they bargained for and then some at CES 2019. Special guest Louis Parks discusses Quantum Computing and its impact on future security.

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Bluetooth Mesh has a huge upside in my opinion. But when is it going to be ready for prime time? Or is it already? And what about competitive media, like ZigBee or Wi-Fi? These are just some of the questions I threw at Mahendra Tailor, a Technology Leader at Laird Technology in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion.

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You can’t build an embedded system without power. Plain and simple. Hence, embedded developers need to be up to speed on the latest power-related technologies. The key attribute that needs to be discussed with respect to power is efficiency. And that’s the topic I discussed with Harold Blomquist, President and CEO of Helix Semiconductors in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. We started with “what is efficiency” then got down to what an embedded developer needs to know about it.

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The holidays are over, we’ve rung in the New Year, so it must be time for CES, ready or not. The Embedded Insiders (Rich Nass and Brandon Lewis) are definitely ready for the exciting Consumer Electronics Show, which seems to get crazier every year. Maps are downloaded, plans are made, sneakers are purchased. In this edition of our podcast, we give you a glimpse of where our travels throughout CES will take us.

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As the calendar flips to 2019, embedded processor companies continue to ramp up their AI and machine learning offerings. Two leading processor vendors are doubling down on different architectures to capture these sockets, with Intel betting on Movidius vision processors and (formerly Altera's) FPGA technology and NVIDIA continuing to deliver GPU-based solutions. Tune in as the Embedded Insiders recap recent announcements from the two giants, and look ahead at what to expect from AI processors in the future.

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The RISC-V Foundation held its Silicon Valley Summit last week. From sheer numbers alone, the open-source instruction-set architecture (ISA) known as RISC-V is gaining momentum in a pretty big way. And the announcements from the event were aplenty. Two big ones, from Western Digital (WD) and NXP (sort of, through the Open-ISA.org) prove that it’s all about the ecosystem and both vendors are doing their part to make that ecosystem grow into something sustainable. Listen to this week’s Embedded Insiders podcast to hear about these announcements and a few others. But more importantly, hear what these announcements really mean.

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Asset tracking has become an industry on its own thanks to so many new and inexpensive technologies. Whether it’s food, meds, or other valuables, there’s no reason not to know exactly where your shipment is at any given time. In addition, you could know the condition of that asset at any given time. To hear what the options are today, I spoke to Dr. Elaine Rideout, Founder and CEO of Wiser Systems in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion

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The RISC-V ISA has the potential to be a dominant player in the embedded, IoT, and industrial spaces, just to name a few. But before any architecture can take off, it needs a solid ecosystem behind it. The Open-ISA.org initiative, launched today, is taking steps to ensure that that ecosystem starts and stays on the correct path. In this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion, I speak to Rob Oshana, VP of Software and R&D at NXP. Rob is fresh off his keynote at the RISC-V Summit, where he made some important announcements regarding that ecosystem.

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Cloud connectivity is pretty straightforward. You contact AMS or Microsoft, or another provider. You download their tools, and you’re done. Well, maybe it’s not so simple, and that’s where the middleware provider comes in to play. Or do they, as the role of middleware can be a confusing one. To better understand where all the pieces fit, I spoke to Hugo Fiennes, CEO of Electric Imp, who happens to be a middleware provider. That’s the basis of this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion.

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Rumors of a shortage of electronics engineers have been circulating for years, but with Fortune 500 technology firms now gobbling up as much engineering talent as possible for IT and enterprise software development, the rumors are as pointed as ever. Dave Hughes, Founder and CEO of software and system engineering firm HCC Embedded, joins the Embedded Insiders to discuss his first-hand experience dealing with the electronics engineering workforce. According to Hughes, the issues go deeper than what young developers are choosing to pursue.

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When we discuss AI, the discussion typically revolves around processing or algorithms. But I was reminded recently that power plays a big part in AI. How is that, you ask? Well, check out this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion with Ian Mazsa, a Director of Product Management and Business Development at Vicor to understand why you need to be concerned about power if you’re designing for AI.

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The reason you should care about MISRA C is a simple one. It stops you from doing things that the C language allows you to do that you really don’t want to do. Well, maybe not so simple. But that’s the way that Andrew Banks explained it to me in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. Andrew is the Chairman of the MISRA C Working Group and also a Technical Specialist with LDRA. There are some anomalies within C that even savvy developers may not be aware of. Conforming to the spec will make all your troubles go away…at least your development troubles.

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Smart homes are built with lots of sensors. The more sensors you’ve got, the smarter your home (sort of). But you still have to make a fair amount of choices, including which radio you employ and how it is deployed. One of the better ways to do it is in a SiP, at least according to Cees Links, general manager of Qorvo’s Wireless Connectivity Business Unit, who was my guest on this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. He’ll explain why the SiP is a good way to go, along with lots of other things that have to do with the smart home, including why you don’t need a mesh network.

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Work on artificial intelligence (AI) is taking place in all corners of the globe. In fact, a recent event was held in China to further the advancement of AI as it relates to heterogeneous computing. Who better to discuss this topic than John Glossner, President of the Heterogeneous System Architecture (HAS) Foundation in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. If you want to know what’s going on over there or who is leading the race, I suggest you tune in.

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Machine learning (ML) is something that really needs to occur at the Edge of the IoT. That sounds great, except that it’s quite difficult to achieve. In this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion with Ed Kuzemchak, CTO and Director of IoT for Software Design Solutions, we discussed what’s required to make ML at the Edge a reality.

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Neural nets and simulators. This is not a combination that I would have put together, but after it was explained to me, putting them together makes a lot of sense. If you don’t get the connection, check out this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion with Peter McGuinness, CEO of Highwai, an expert in simulation for autonomous vehicles.

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New computer architectures come along all the time. Some stand the test of time while others get EOLed (end of lifed) pretty quickly. Why is that? Is it for technical reasons, marketing reasons, or something else? This is the topic that the Embedded Insiders tackled this week. And to give it a perspective, we asked Jonathon Miller, CEO of Diamond Systems, to join us. Diamond Systems offers products that take advantage of new architectures and old, so we figured Jonathan would have some answers to our questions (and he did).

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USB-PD is a newer specification that deals with the power that can be derived from a USB port. It’s quite an important spec and one that has lots of potential. Unfortunately, it’s one of the specs that’s not well understood. To get a better understanding for myself (in turn, for you), I invited Doug Bailey, a vice president at Power Integrations to be my guest for this week’s Five Minutes with…podcast.

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The Industrial IoT industry is full of promise. But wait, haven’t we said that before? At some point, it has to bear fruit, and we seem to be pushing out the “hockey stick” yet again to next year. What is the reason for that? That’s what I asked Bruce Chatterley, Senet’s President and CEO in this week’s Five Minutes with…podcast. His response made as much sense as anything I’ve heard before.

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5G is the wireless standard that’s poised to revolutionize how we interact with data. And it’s only a year away from being a reality. Or is it? Isn’t that what we were told last year, and the year before that? In this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion, I spoke to James Kimery, the Director of Wireless Research at National Instruments to understand when exactly we’d be seeing 5G.

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Apple took center stage this week as it announced a series of new iPhones and a new Apple Watch. Is that exciting technology? It probably is to some, but not to the Embedded Insiders. So that begs the question, who are the real innovators in the embedded space? That’s the question the Embedded Insiders tackled this week. Give it a listen and see if you agree.

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Machine learning is a hot topic these days, and the biggest potential impact is in the industrial space. At the same time, the initial outlay for the technology could turn some vendors away. So the question is, at what cost does it make sense? That’s one of many questions I fired at Nikunj Mehta, who is the Founder and CEO of Falkonry in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion.

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There’s a reasonably good chance that you’re not old enough to remember the days of analog computers, as that would likely put you in your sixties. Most of us grew up on digital computers, which are way smarter, smaller, and consume less power than the original analog systems. Ironically, analog computing may be making a comeback. And it’s ironic because one of the people leading the charge is Gene Frantz, who is well known as a visionary in the DSP space. Gene is currently the CTO of Octavo Systems. Hear what he has to say about this next chapter of computing.

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Are you up to speed on digital twins? If you’re not, you probably should be, especially if you plan to play in the IoT space. I have to admit that I needed to be educated on this topic. I received that education thanks to Peter Thorne, a director for industry analyst firm Cambashi in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion.

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All smart phones have cameras now. But what they do with those imagers is quite different. Are they using them for facial recognition, for medical applications, or for things that many of us had not even dreamed of? These are just a few of the questions to threw at Sumat Mehra, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Xperi’s Mobile Division in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. https://www.xperi.com/

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Machine learning at the node is starting to become a reality, thanks to the availability of adequate processing capability. Moving this technology from the cloud to the Edge, a term that’s sometimes used synonymously with the node, provides a big leap in being able to process elements in near-real-time. This idea was the basis of the discussion I had with Brian Faith, President and CEO of Quicklogic in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. https://www.quicklogic.com/

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When it comes to autonomous vehicles, there are followers and there are leaders. QNX, a subsidiary of Blackberry, believes it falls into the latter class. To understand why, but more importantly to get the lay of the autonomous vehicle landscape, I spoke to QNX’s Senior Vice President John Wall in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. http://blackberry.qnx.com/en/solutions/industries/automotive/index

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We keep hearing about over-the-air updates for the automotive space. Is this real or is it a pipe dream? I’m of the opinion that I can make a valid argument for each. However, Rick Kreifeldt, Executive Director of the eSync Alliance had a pretty firm stance. Hear his take in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. https://www.esyncalliance.org/

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Agile software development is a term we often hear about. But most folks that aren’t deeply into the thick of development don’t know what agile development is, or why they should be thinking about it. It’s not a new technique, but it is slowing gaining momentum. To get the real low-down, I spoke to one Bruce Douglas, a Chief Evangelist at IBM, and of the world’s recognized leaders in this space for this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion.

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Smart technology is all around us. However, it hasn’t migrated to the industrial sector with nearly the speed that it could (or should). Why is that? That’s the question I asked of Ashish Syal, who is the Chief Engineer for IoT at Sierra Wireless in this week’s Five Minutes with…discussion. Ashish, being a technologist, has a great handle on this space. https://www.sierrawireless.com/

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