Aaron Test

Automated Benchmark Tuning
Sponsored by Synopsys
Benchmarking is a great way to measure the performance of computing resources, but benchmark tuning can be a very complicated problem to solve. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Nozar Nozarian from Synopsys and Amelia Dalton investigate Synopsys’ Optimizer Studio that combines an evolution search algorithm with a powerful user interface that can help you quickly setup and run benchmarking experiments with much less effort and time than ever before.
Jan 26, 2023
41,165 views
Product Blocked by Supply Chain Woes? Digi XBee® RR to the Rescue!
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Digi
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Quinn Jones from Digi investigate the benefits that the Digi XBee RR wireless modules can bring to your next design. We also take a closer look at the migration path from Digi XBee 3 to XBee RR, the design aspects you should keep in mind when moving from the Digi XBee 3 to the RR and how the Digi XBee Multi-programmer can help you get exactly the configuration you need in your next design.
Feb 1, 2023
41,195 views
Analog in a Digital World: TRIMPOT® Trimming Potentiometers
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Bourns
Trimmer potentiometers are a great way to fine tune the output of an analog circuit and can be found used in a wide variety of applications. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Patricia Moorman from Bourns and Amelia Dalton break down the what, where, how, and why of trimpots and the benefits that Bourns trimpots can bring to your next design.
Feb 2, 2023
41,382 views

Industrial Drives and Pumps -- onsemi and Mouser Electronics
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and onsemi
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Bob Card and Hunter Freberg from onsemi discuss the benefits that variable frequency drive, semiconductor optimization, and power switch innovation can bring to industrial motor drive applications. They also examine how our choice of isolation solutions and power packages can make a big difference for these kinds of applications and how onsemi’s robust portfolio of intelligent power modules, current sensing solutions and gate drivers are a game changer when it comes to industrial motor drive applications.
Mar 25, 2024
543 views


Latest Feature Articles

A Brave New World of Emulation and Software Prototyping
Like so many of the technologies we take for granted today, I managed to find myself embroiled in the very early days of hardware emulation. This refers to the process of imitating the behavior of one piece of hardware (typically a silicon chip you are in the process of designing) with another piece of hardware … Read More → "Aaron Test"
Mar 28, 2024
Intuitive Machines sticks its moon landing (mostly), with emergency help from two on-board FPGAs
“The Moon is a Harsh Mistress,” a Hugo-award-winning SF novel published by Robert Heinlein in 1966, is an apt title that explains why so many actual moon missions fail. Landing on the Earth’s moon safely is hard. The first spacecraft to crash on the moon was the USSR’s Luna 2 spacecraft. It “impacted” the moon … Read More → "Aaron Test"
Mar 25, 2024
The Future Will Be Spicy! Building Better Hardware More Efficiently with Allspice
In my Fish Fry podcast this week, Allspice co-founders Valentina Ratner and Kyle Dumont and I chat all about hardware design collaboration, modernizing workflows, and how we can build better hardware more efficiently with Allspice. Kyle, Valentina and I explore the role that automation plays in the Allspice Git platform, the design review methodology that … Read More → "Aaron Test"
Mar 22, 2024
Reimagining Radar in the Form of High-Resolution 4D Sensing Systems
I know lots of engineers who could engineer me under the table, as it were. Hmmm, sometimes I read what I just wrote, and I think, “I wonder if anyone understands the meaning I’m attempting to impart,” like the “under the table” portion of the previous sentence, for example. Well, fear not, because I am … Read More → "Aaron Test"
Mar 21, 2024

Latest Sponsored Content

featured chalk talk
GaN FETs: D-Mode Vs E-mode
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Nexperia
The use of gallium nitride can offer higher power efficiency, increased power density and can reduce the overall size and weight of many industrial, automotive, and data center applications. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Giuliano Cassataro from Nexperia investigate the benefits of Gan FETs, the difference between D-Mode and E-mode GaN FET technology and how you can utilize GaN FETs in your next design.
Mar 25, 2024
586 views
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Extend Coin Cell Battery Life with Nexperia’s Battery Life Booster
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Nexperia
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Tom Wolf from Nexperia examine how Nexperia’s Battery Life Booster ICs can not only extend coin cell battery life, but also increase the available power of these batteries and reduce battery overall waste. They also investigate the role that adaptive power optimization plays in these ICs and how you can get started using a Nexperia Battery Life Booster IC in your next design.  
Mar 22, 2024
908 views
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TE Connectivity MULTIGIG RT Connectors
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Ryan Hill from TE Connectivity explore the benefits of TE’s Multigig RT Connectors and how these connectors can help empower the next generation of military and aerospace designs. They examine the components included in these solutions and how the modular design of these connectors make them a great fit for your next military and aerospace design.
Mar 19, 2024
1,324 views
featured chalk talk
Introducing QSPICE™ Analog & Mixed-Signal Simulator
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Qorvo
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Mike Engelhardt from Qorvo investigate the benefits of QSPICE™ - Qorvo’s Analog & Mixed-Signal Simulator. They also explore how you can get started using this simulator, the supporting assets available for QSPICE, and why this free analog and mixed-signal simulator is a transformational tool for power designers.
Mar 5, 2024
1,884 views

Latest News

Abaco Systems Unveils SBC3513L: Next-Gen 3U VPX SBC optimized for FPGA-Based TSN Endpoint Solutions
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (March 25, 2024) – AMETEK Abaco Systems is thrilled to announce the release of the SBC3513L Single Board Computer (SBC), a groundbreaking solution optimized for the growing demands of modern military and industrial applications. Developed in alignment with the SOSA™ Technical Standard, the SBC3513L delivers exceptional yet balanced processing power and optional FPGA-based … Read More → "Aaron Test"
Mar 27, 2024
Avnet Launches MaaXBoard OSM93 Development Kit for Design Engineers Seeking an Energy-efficient, Edge AI Single-Board Computer
PHOENIX – March 25, 2024 – The new MaaXBoard OSM93 development kit from Avnet is the latest single-board computer (SBC) to be added to the popular MaaxBoard series of SBCs based on the i.MX 8 and i.MX 9 series of NXP Semiconductors* application processors. This SBC is ideal for applications targeting building control and automation, EV charging, industrial HMI, … Read More → "Aaron Test"
Mar 26, 2024
Sfera Labs Further Extends Family of Raspberry Pi Servers with Strato Pi Max Industrial Controller
25/03/2024. Sfera Labs, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced solutions for embedded systems and edge computing, has extended its family of open, easy-to-use and reliable servers with the introduction of Strato Pi Max – a flexible and expandable industrial controller based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module (CM) 4. Designed for deeply embedded applications, … Read More → "Aaron Test"
Mar 27, 2024
Infineon presents innovative semiconductor and microcontroller solutions for a greener future at embedded world 2024
Munich, Germany – 25 March 2024 – Decarbonization and digitalization are the two central challenges of our time, but they rely on new and advanced technologies. At embedded world 2024 in Nuremberg, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) will demonstrate how its innovative semiconductor solutions support and drive these advancements. Microcontrollers in particular … Read More → "Aaron Test"
Mar 27, 2024

Latest Blogs

From Sundials to Smartwatches: The Evolution of Olympic Timekeeping!
The difference between Olympic glory and missing out on the podium is often measured in mere fractions of a second, highlighting the pivotal role of timing in sports. But what's the chronometric secret to those photo finishes and record-breaking feats? In this comprehens...
Mar 28, 2024
Good News and Good News About Board Stacking Connector Solutions
Sponsored by Samtec

“The good news is, Samtec has more ways to stack two or more PC boards than anybody else in the connector industry,” I told a Designer when asked about our two-piece, […]

Mar 27, 2024
Podcast: PCB 3.0: A New Design Methodology
The current state of PCB design is in the middle of a trifecta; there’s an evolution, a revolution, and an exodus. There are better tools and material changes, there’s the addition of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), but at the same time, people are l...
Mar 27, 2024
Here’s Your Preview of the New Samtec.com Navigation
Sponsored by Samtec

As I write this post, we’re in the final stages of completing a massive project to upgrade all of the main product navigation pages on Samtec.com. The current navigation structure […]

Mar 22, 2024