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You May Scoff, But AI-Powered PCB Layout Is Really Real

Recently, I re-watched the epic science fiction movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Although this film was released in 1968, I don’t think I saw it on the big screen until 1969, when I was 12 years old. I know that by the time I watched the film, I’d already read the book, for which I was very grateful, because that’s pretty much key to understanding what’s going on in the first part of the film. … Read More → "You May Scoff, But AI-Powered PCB Layout Is Really Real"

Next-Generation Motion Sensing Facilitates Immersive Spatial Audio

I was sitting here thinking (don’t worry, I’ll try not to make a habit of it). I was contemplating how, even when we think things have evolved to be rather good (technologically speaking), someone invariably leaps onto the center of the stage with a fanfare of flugelhorns, brandishing a “new and improved” solution.

This just happened to me … Read More → "Next-Generation Motion Sensing Facilitates Immersive Spatial Audio"

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Motor Control Innovation with PSOC™ Control C3 MCUs — Infineon and Mouser Electronics  PSOC™ Control is Infineon’s newest family of MCUs developed for motor control applications. This family of high-performance Arm® Cortex®- M33 MCUs enables designers to innovate and solve complex design problems for applications like HVAC, home appliances, robotics, telecom and server power supplies, light electric vehicle chargers, solar inverters, and industrial drives. In this episode … Read More → "Motor Control Innovation with PSOC™ Control C3 MCUs — Infineon and Mouser Electronics"
Break from Your Single Source Automation Constraint — Weidmüller and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Ken Crawford from Weidmüller and Amelia Dalton investigate the pitfalls of single source automation and why a shift to open platforms can give you the flexibility and connectivity you need for your next IIoT design. They also explore the benefits of Weidmuller’s u-remote I/O systems and how you … Read More → "Break from Your Single Source Automation Constraint — Weidmüller and Mouser Electronics"
SIRIUS Modular System — Siemens and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Sarah Alqaysi from Siemens and Amelia Dalton investigate the Siemens SIRIUS Modular System. They explore how this system of motor starters, contactors, overload relays and load feeders can help switch, control and protect the motors in your next design. Click here for more information about products from Siemens
Simplifying Position Control with Advanced Stepper Motor Driver — STMicroelectronics and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Jiri Keprda from STMicroelectronics and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of the powerSTEP01 is a system-in-package from STMicroelectronics. They also examine how this solution can streamline overall position control architecture, the high level commands included in this solution and the variety of advanced diagnostics included in the powerSTEP01 … Read More → "Simplifying Position Control with Advanced Stepper Motor Driver — STMicroelectronics and Mouser Electronics"
Choosing between GaN, SiC, and traditional Si in your Power Switch Topology — Infineon and Mouser Electronics  Wide band gap semiconductor materials are great choices for next generation power converter switches. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Matthew Reynolds from Infineon explore the benefits and tradeoffs of GaN, silicon junction and silicon carbide power switching technology, the importance that body diode performance plays in these solutions and how … Read More → "Choosing between GaN, SiC, and traditional Si in your Power Switch Topology — Infineon and Mouser Electronics"
Routing Signals, Data, and Power in Rugged Applications — Samtec and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Matthew Burns from Samtec investigate the design challenges involved with routing signals, data and power in rugged applications. They also explore the benefits that Samtec’s URSA® I/O Ultra Rugged Cable System brings to rugged applications and why the extreme density and the hyperboloid-type contact sets … Read More → "Routing Signals, Data, and Power in Rugged Applications — Samtec and Mouser Electronics"