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Vision, Photonics, and Radar: How indie is Empowering the Next Generation of Automotive Design

by Amelia Dalton - June 27, 2025

Automotive design takes center stage in this week’s podcast. My guest is Chet Babla from indie. Chet and I chat about the automotive megatrends driving automotive innovation today. We also explore how radar and vision will shape the future of in-cabin and exterior automotive applications and how indie is supporting the next generation of vision and radar applications with their advanced silicon, photonics and sensor … Read More → "Vision, Photonics, and Radar: How indie is Empowering the Next Generation of Automotive Design"

Fish Fry Special Edition: 2025 International Women in Engineering Day

by Amelia Dalton - June 23, 2025

Welcome to our second annual International Women in Engineering Day Fish Fry podcast! My special guests are Sonja Brown from TDK, Chandana Tamma from Rehlko, and Sonja Ghelani from Texas Instruments. I sat down with each of these esteemed engineers and discussed their journeys into the world of high tech, … Read More → "Fish Fry Special Edition: 2025 International Women in Engineering Day"

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industry news
June 30, 2025
Towards Better Communication Schemes for IoT-driven Societies
SiTime Enhances AI Data Center Performance and Utilization with TimeFabric Software Suite
New Seal Type Sliding Switches from Panasonic Industry enhance reliability and efficiency
June 27, 2025
Wise Integration Launches First Digital Controller, WiseWare® 1.1, for GaN Totem Pole PFC with High Switching Frequency Up to 2 MHz
Silicon Motion’s UFS Solution Completes Compatibility Validation with Qualcomm® Snapdragon® Cockpit SA8295P Platform
TDK offers MLCCs with the industry’s highest capacitance at 100 V for commercial applications in the 1608 case size
June 26, 2025
PX5 Announces Functional Safety Certification of the PX5 FILE Embedded FAT File System
Earth Systems Launches New Remote Sensing and AI Solutions Service
Mouser Electronics Empowers the Future of Smart Homes with Online Resource Hub
Sensors Converge 2025: Bosch boosts ecosystem around BMV080 particulate matter sensor
Siemens streamlines design and analysis of complex, heterogeneously integrated 3D ICs
EU Project ELENA Pioneers LNOI Platform for Next-Gen Photonic Circuits & Europe’s 1st Commercial Supplier of LNOI Wafers
Achieve sub-metre positioning accuracy with GNSS RTK 4 Click board from MIKROE
ASRock Industrial Introduces Edge AI Server Boards Powered by Intel® Xeon® Processors
June 25, 2025
IEEE Study Describes Breakthroughs in Semiconductor Nanolasers for Ultra-Efficient Optical Technologies
Morse Micro Wi-Fi HaLow Technology Receives Matter Certification
Liquid Instruments Announces Industry-First Generative Instrumentation, Bringing Agentic AI to Test and Measurement
TDK launches a high-temperature, closed-loop MEMS accelerometer for energy market applications
IAR platform upscales embedded software development workflows for Renesas MCU architectures
TDK announces suite of sensing solutions for smart home applications
Red Pitaya & Texas Instruments team up to launch next-gen STEMlab boards for high-performance data acquisition
June 24, 2025
xMEMS Announces µCooling Fan-on-a-Chip Solution for XR Smart Glasses – Delivering First In-Frame Active Thermal Management for AI-Driven Wearables
Ceva Launches MotionEngine™ Hex: Bringing Precise, Touch-Free, Spatial Control to Smart TV, Gaming, and IoT Interfaces
Microchip Enhances TrustMANAGER Platform to Support CRA Compliance and Cybersecurity Regulations
TE Connectivity Unveils MULTIGIG Transceiver Platform for Improved Data Transmission
Research Payloads to Support Long-Duration Spaceflight and Improve Osteoarthritis and Cancer Treatment Return From Space Station
New Report from Mercury Security Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology
New at Mouser: Bosch BMV080 Ultra-Compact Particulate Matter Sensor for IoT and Smart Applications
June 23, 2025
Extends ISO 26262 compliant automotive family with 8-channel low-side driver in space-saving leadless package
Curtiss-Wright Introduces the Industry’s Highest Performance SOSA Aligned 3U VPX GPU Module for AI at the Edge
Molex Introduces TrackLabel BLE Printable Asset Labels with Real-Time Location Sensing to Enhance Supply Chain Visibility, Logistics and Inventory Monitoring
June 20, 2025
Amphenol Industrial Operations’ New GuardXcel Cable Glands, Vents and Accessories Provide Cost-effective, Easy-to-install, End-to-end Protection
Feature-rich, radiation-hardened point-of-load converters for Low Earth Orbit applications
June 19, 2025
Mouser Announces New eBook Showcasing Fundamental Motor Control Design Challenges and Solutions from Qorvo
X-FAB Expands 180nm XH018 Process with New Isolation Class for Enhanced SPAD Integration
IonQ and Kipu Quantum Break New Performance Records For Protein Folding And Optimization Problems
sureCore launches comprehensive suite of silicon services
Marvell Introduces Optimized Integrated Power Solutions to Boost Performance, Efficiency, and ROI of Accelerated Infrastructure
June 18, 2025
Marvell Develops Industry’s First 2nm Custom SRAM for Next-Generation AI Infrastructure Silicon
TDK introduces automotive power-over-coax inductor for filters with industry-leading simplicity and efficiency
NFC Forum Announces NFC Release 15
June 17, 2025
Parasoft Enhances C/C++ Software Test Automation With Full MISRA C:2025 Support, New AI-Driven Productivity, and Deeper Security Coverage
Accuris Enhances Engineering Workbench with Regulatory Intelligence to Streamline Compliance for Engineers
PULS PIANO easy-to-use and cost-effective DIN-rail power supply range
AMD Spartan™ UltraScale+™ FPGAs Begin Production Shipments
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featured chalk talk

Enabling Tomorrow’s Sensor Applications Today
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Sensirion and STMicroelectronics
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Maureen Rakotondraibe from Sensirion, Tom Bocchino from STMicroelectronics and Amelia Dalton explore the synergies between STMicroelectronics and Sensirion and how their complementary technologies can encourage innovation in home automation and indoor air quality application design. They also investigate the details of STMicroelectronics new TMOS infrared sensor, the challenges associated with indoor air quality testing, and how you can take advantage of this innovative partnership for your next design. 
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Jun 12, 2025
19,805 views

featured paper

AI-based Defect Detection System that is Both High Performance and Highly Accurate Implemented in Low-cost, Low-power FPGAs

Sponsored by Altera

Learn how MAX® 10 FPGAs enable real-time, high-accuracy AI-based defect detection at the industrial edge without a GPU. This white paper explores a production-proven solution that delivers 24× higher accuracy, 488× lower latency, and 20× lower power than traditional approaches, with a compact footprint ideal for embedded vision systems.

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Libby's Lab

Libby's Lab - Scopes out Littelfuse C&K Aerospace AeroSplice Connectors

Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Littelfuse

Join Libby and Demo in this episode of “Libby’s Lab” as they explore the Littelfuse C&K Aerospace Aerosplice Connectors, available at Mouser.com! These connectors are ideal for high-reliability easy-to-use wire-to-wire connections in aerospace applications. Keep your circuits charged and your ideas sparking!

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discussion
Wow! That’s Some AI SOM!
Posted on Jun 27 at 11:12am by JK
I'll bet your AI is really some guy in Bangalor with a bad haircut...
Wow! That’s Some AI SOM!
Posted on Jun 27 at 11:10am by JK
"There are kids growing up now and will for sometime in the future have never understood the meme power of marketing ploys. There are kids who believe that we have systems that have are somehow intelligent and don’t know that they are wrong." True. “There are adults who cannot ...
Wow! That’s Some AI SOM!
Posted on Jun 27 at 10:14am by Max Maxfield
"...I want MY AI to take me seriously." I have bad news, I'm afraid, because my AI says that your AI doesn't take you seriously at all.
Wow! That’s Some AI SOM!
Posted on Jun 27 at 8:03am by JK
Naturally, the first question I had was, “Do their boards come in any other colors than, you know, red?” My 19” rack is mostly a matte, crinkle-finish black, as befits a sober Protestant system, and red boards look too much like they’re there to have fun, rather than the hard ...
Wow! That’s Some AI SOM!
Posted on Jun 27 at 6:38am by Max Maxfield
The main thing is that you are staying cheerful, and you haven't succumbed to bitterness LOL. On the one hand, I agree with your "computers cannot think" point. On the other hand, when they have the ability to sift through billions of inputs and present relevant responses to queries, it ...
Wow! That’s Some AI SOM!
Posted on Jun 27 at 4:48am by JohnSanders
There are kids growing up now and will for sometime in the future have never understood the meme power of marketing ploys. There are kids who believe that we have systems that have are somehow intelligent and don't know that they are wrong. There are adults who cannot understand the ...
Are Mixed Reality Theme Parks Headed Our Way?
Posted on Jun 25 at 11:01am by Max Maxfield
I just added these two books to my Amazon Wish List -- thanks for sharing
Are Mixed Reality Theme Parks Headed Our Way?
Posted on Jun 24 at 10:03am by EmbeddedSteve
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daemon_(novel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom%E2%84%A2 Now THAT would be one scary movie. ReadyPlayerOne was good, ReadyPlayTwo would also be a GREAT Movie, if ever. But Daemon/Freedom will open your eyes.
Will We Soon Say, “CMOS Sensors Drool, SPAD Sensors Rule”?
Posted on Jun 18 at 6:29am by Max Maxfield
I was going to make a snarky remark about your fatuous praise (thank you very much, by the way), but I couldn't stop myself from clicking on your Weeknd Red Blazer Suit link, and I agree with your assertion that this blazer "combines bold color with sophisticated design to create ...
Will We Soon Say, “CMOS Sensors Drool, SPAD Sensors Rule”?
Posted on Jun 18 at 12:50am by williamwp
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Tortuously Tricky Time Tunnels
Jun 27, 2025
Suppose you were offered a one-time chance to take a pill that would instantly transport you and whatever you were wearing and carrying 200 years into the future....
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chalk talks
Inside-the-Box Connectivity for Automotive Applications
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Molex
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Nathan Piette from Molex and Amelia Dalton explore wire to wire and wire to board connector and cable solutions for automotive “Inside the Box” applications. They examine the role that these solutions play in automotive lighting designs and the benefits that Molex Micro-Fit, Micro-Lock Plus and Pico-Clasp connectors bring to these kinds of applications.
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Jun 25, 2025
3,243 views
Universal Sensing Module Training Presentation
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and NXP Semiconductors
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Madhura Tapse from NXP and Amelia Dalton explore how the rise of Industry 4.0 and AL/ML at the edge has driven a need for universal sensing solutions. They also examine the benefits of NXP’s NAFE13388-UIM? analog product development boards and how NXP is furthering innovation in a variety of different arenas with this software-configurable analog input solution designed for high-precision sensing and edge intelligence.
Click here for more information about NXP Semiconductors Universal Sensing Module
Jun 20, 2025
10,168 views
New Infineon MCUs offering TRAVEO™ T2G Cluster/Display + Qt HMI software
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Infineon
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Marcelo Williams Silva from Infineon and Amelia Dalton explore the mega trends driving innovation in microcontrollers for automotive applications and the benefits that the TRAVEO™ T2G Body & Cluster Portfolio brings to these types of designs. They also investigate the true firmware over the air update capabilities included in this family of MCUs and how the Qt for MCUs on TRAVEO™ T2G can help you create next-gen HMIs without compromising performance.
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Jun 19, 2025
11,757 views
BD18333EUV 24-Channel Automotive LED Driver
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and ROHM Semiconductor
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Catherine Scott from ROHM Semiconductor and Amelia Dalton explore automotive LED driver applications and how ROHM Semiconductor is driving innovation in this arena. They also investigate the animated lighting and limp home modes of ROHM’s BD18333EUV 24-Channel Automotive LED Driver and how you can use these solutions for your next automotive design.
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Jun 19, 2025
9,216 views
Reducing cost of ownership of brushless actuators using Edge AI
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and STMicroelectronics
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Louis Gobin, Ryan MetIvier, Roberto Sannino from STMicroelectronics join Amelia Dalton to chat about how sensing and actuation data be combined in predictive maintenance applications, the benefits that the STMicroelectronics Smart Actuator Development Platform can bring to automation systems, and how you can take advantage of this development platform for your next design.
Click here for more information about STMicroelectronics STSPIN32G4 Motor Controller with STM32G4 MCU
Jun 11, 2025
19,544 views
onsemi’s PowerTrench
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and onsemi
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Pramod Patil from onsemi and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of onsemi’s PowerTrench MOSFETs. They also investigate the key improvements included in the PowerTrench T10 MOSFETs, the automotive applications where these MOSFETs can make a big impact and how you can use the onsemi Elite Power Simulator to accelerate time to market for your next design.
Click here for more information about onsemi PowerTrench Technology
Jun 10, 2025
22,303 views
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