Chalk Talk Archive

March 24, 2025 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Pawel Kanafek from Nordic Semiconductor and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of nRF54L series of ultra-low-power wireless SoCs. They examine the role that processing power plays in this solution, the details of the ultra-low-power 2.4 GHz radio included in these SoCs and how the Nordic Semiconductor Developer Academy can help you get your next BLE design up and running in no time. More information about Nordic Semiconductor nRF54L15 Development Kit: https://bit.ly/4c5F2to

March 13, 2025 -- PMICs are central to a successful power strategy for a variety of applications including IIoT, smart home and health and fitness designs. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Kalyan Siddabattula from NXP and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of NXP’s IoT System PMICs, how this solution compares to discrete regulators, and how you can get started using NXP’s power management system solutions in your next design.  More information about NXP Semiconductors Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) :https://bit.ly/422TcYy

March 4, 2025 -- Properly measuring air quality can be a complex process. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Rick Zanardo from Sensirion and Amelia Dalton chat about the key parameters that determine air quality and the challenges of air quality measurement. They also explore the details of the SEN6X All-in-one combo sensor module, how this integrated solution can lower your BOM and assembly costs, and how you can get started using it in your next design.  More information about Sensirion SEN6x Air Quality Sensors: https://bit.ly/41m6yOh

February 26, 2025 -- 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 Weidmüller's u-remote I/O systems and how you can utilize the Weidmüller automation solutions network for your next design. More information about Weidmüller u-remote UR20 Remote I/O Modules: https://bit.ly/3QBP4bv

February 24, 2025 -- 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. More information about products from Siemens: https://bit.ly/4bdHRI6

February 17, 2025 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Matt Duff from Analog Devices and Amelia Dalton walk through the steps involved to create an analog front end with Analog Devices Signal Chain Designer. With this tool, they demonstrate how you can quickly create circuits, simulate how the amplifier, filter and ADC interact and easily export to LTspice with this multifaceted tool. More information about Analog Devices Inc. Precision Technology Signal Chain Platforms: https://bit.ly/3EEDMAx

February 17, 2025 -- Analog Devices’ Gigaspeed Isolated LVDS family of devices offers versatility when designing isolation for gigaspeed applications. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Fabio Bottinelli from Analog Devices and Amelia Dalton explore the history of isolation technologies at Analog Devices. They also investigate which technology solutions are best suited for safe and robust communications, and how the isolation technology, components, and system expertise of Analog Devices Gigaspeed Isolated LVDS solutions can improve your next design. More information about Analog Devices Inc. Analog Devices Robust iCoupler Digital Isolators: https://bit.ly/4gG5pXf

February 17, 2025 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Thomas Viart and Therese Mbock from STMicroelectronics and Amelia explore the benefits of global shutter image sensors and why these sensors are a great fit for a variety of consumer, industrial, and robotic applications. They also investigate the 3D-stacking technology at the heart of these sensors and how you can take advantage of STMicroelectronics' broad and growing global shutter portfolio for your next design. More information about STMicroelectronics STEVAL-EVK-U0I EVK Main Hardware USB Kit: https://bit.ly/4gJn14M

February 17, 2025 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Christophe Tremlet from Analog Devices and Amelia explore how we can build trusted industrial automated control systems with the MAXQ1065 Ultra-Low-Power Cryptographic Controller with ChipDNA™ for Embedded Devices. They investigate how this solution utilizes physical unclonable Function encrypted memory, secure key storage and asymmetric crypto public key deployment to provide a great solution for industrial automated control systems. More information about Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAXQ1065 DeepCover Crypto Controller: https://bit.ly/431zb5S

February 5, 2025 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Nick Powers from Infineon and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of Infineon’s silicon carbide CoolSiC MOSFETs. They also explore how this solution improved thermal performance with the addition of .XT advancements, the benefits of top side cooling, and how you can use Infineon CoolSiC MOSFETs in your next design. More information about Infineon Technologies CoolSiC™ G2 Silicon Carbide MOSFETs: https://bit.ly/42D1PKi

February 3, 2025 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Charlie Ice and Haley Vu from NXP and Amelia Dalton chat about benefits of the Matter ecosystem. They explore the networking protocols supported by Matter, how WiFi and Thread work together in the Matter ecosystem, and how you can leverage NXP solutions for your next Matter design. More information about NXP Semiconductors Go Wireless with NXP: https://bit.ly/3Eo2HZf

January 22, 2025 -- Battery energy storage systems can reduce energy costs, encourage trends toward clean energy and help maintain grid reliability during peak demand. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Jason Roe from TE Connectivity and Amelia Dalton explore the key subsystems, architecture, and system solutions for residential and commercial battery energy storage systems. They also investigate the TE Connectivity heavy duty and high power connectors best suited for these kinds of applications and how you can get started using these solutions in your next design. More information about TE Connectivity BESS Stacked Hybrid Connectors: https://bit.ly/40L9zsp