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Chiplets Get Physical: The Days of Mix-and-Match Silicon Draw Nigh

Things continue to gain traction in “chiplet space” (where no one can hear you scream). In fact, before I forget, Chiplet Summit 2026 takes place in just a couple of weeks as I pen these words. The organizers say this is the place to “see and be seen” if you are in any way dabbling your toes in the chiplet waters (I’m paraphrasing, … Read More → "Chiplets Get Physical: The Days of Mix-and-Match Silicon Draw Nigh"

Agentic AI Framework for Edge Applications

As usual, things are moving so fast in AI space (where no one can hear you scream) that I no longer know whether I’m coming or going or doing something else entirely. For example, I’d barely managed to wrap my brain around perception AI when generative AI appeared on the scene, and I was only just getting to grips with generative AI when agentic AI popped up … Read More → "Agentic AI Framework for Edge Applications"

Robotic Real-Time Reasoning: How Palladyne AI is Shaping the Future of Autonomous Perception

This week’s podcast is all about about autonomous systems, advanced machine intelligence and how Palladyne AI is revolutionizing how robots and drones perceive and interact with the world. My guest is Palladyne AI Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder Dr. Denis Garagić! Denis and I discuss the secrets behind their proprietary technology, what sets them apart from other AI solutions that power and drones, their unique approach to AI … Read More → "Robotic Real-Time Reasoning: How Palladyne AI is Shaping the Future of Autonomous Perception"

This Is Going to Be the Best FPGA Conference in the USA Ever! (Said Max, Excitedly)

Just in case it has escaped your attention, I want to make sure you are aware of the forthcoming FPGA Horizons US East Conference and Exhibition, which will take place April 29-30, 2026. If you want to learn more about this auspicious event, which costs a modest $200 for the entire 2-day extravaganza, then read on…

…but first, as an aside (I thought I’d better get … Read More → "This Is Going to Be the Best FPGA Conference in the USA Ever! (Said Max, Excitedly)"

AI-Powered PCB Layout Tool Delivers a Working SBC

I cannot believe how fast things are progressing in AI-powered Electronic Design Automation (EDA) space (where no one can hear you scream). AI-enabled EDA tools are popping up like mushrooms for a wide range of design, analysis, and verification tasks. One area that’s seen significant development—and attracted significant skepticism—is the use of AI to place and route printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Following each of … Read More → "AI-Powered PCB Layout Tool Delivers a Working SBC"

Want to Invest in Humanoid Robots (Or Have Your Humanoid Robots Invested In)?

As usual, I find (what I laughingly call) my mind to be well and truly boggled. When I was a young lad, AI-powered autonomous humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction. Although I longed for them to become reality, I never really hoped to see them in my lifetime. Now, even though we’re still in the early era of humanoid robotics, these machines are already being deployed … Read More → "Want to Invest in Humanoid Robots (Or Have Your Humanoid Robots Invested In)?"

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Drone Applications & Technologies — onsemi and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Bob Card from onsemi and Amelia Dalton explore the wide breadth of robotic and drone solutions offered by onsemi. They also investigate the role that current sense amplifiers, image sensors and inductive encoders play in these types of designs and how you can utilize onsemi solutions for your … Read More → "Drone Applications & Technologies — onsemi and Mouser Electronics"
Mounted Robotics End of Arm Tools — Analog Devices and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Rajan Sharma and Rafael Marengo from Analog Devices and Amelia Dalton chat about the challenges associated with motor control, industrial vision and real-time connectivity for industrial robotic designs. They also investigate the variety of solutions Analog Devices offers for mounted robotics designs and the role that Gigabit Multimedia … Read More → "Mounted Robotics End of Arm Tools — Analog Devices and Mouser Electronics"
ECK Series DC Contactors — TE Connectivity and Mouser ElectronicsIn this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and John Hamilton from TE Connectivity chat about the what, where, and how of DC Contactors. They also explore the benefits that these solutions can bring to a variety of e-mobility, warehouse automation and battery management applications, and how you can get started using a TE Connectivity … Read More → "ECK Series DC Contactors — TE Connectivity and Mouser Electronics"
Autonomous Mobile Robots — onsemi and Mouser Electronics  Robotic applications are now commonplace in a variety of segments in society and are growing in number each day. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Alessandro Maggioni from onsemi discuss the details, functions, and benefits of autonomous mobile robots. They also examine the performance parameters of these kinds of robotic designs, … Read More → "Autonomous Mobile Robots — onsemi and Mouser Electronics"
Autonomous Robotics Connectivity Solutions — Samtec and Mouser Electronics  Connectivity solutions for autonomous robotic applications need to include a variety of orientations, stack heights, and contact systems. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Matthew Burns from Samtec explore trends in autonomous robotic connectivity solutions and the benefits that Samtec interconnect solutions bring to these applications. Click here for more information … Read More → "Autonomous Robotics Connectivity Solutions — Samtec and Mouser Electronics"
Stepper Motor Basics & Toshiba Motor Control Solutions — Toshiba and Mouser Electronics  Stepper motors offer a variety of benefits that can add value to many different kinds of electronic designs. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Doug Day from Toshiba examine the different types of stepper motors, the solutions to drive these motors, and how the active gain control and ADMD of Toshiba’s … Read More → "Stepper Motor Basics & Toshiba Motor Control Solutions — Toshiba and Mouser Electronics"