Chalk Talk Archive

January 26, 2023 -- 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. More information about Synopsys Optimizer Runtime & Optimizer Studio: http://bit.ly/3WGWk6J

January 25, 2023 -- Bare metal AVR programming is a great way to write code that is compact, efficient, and easy to maintain. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Ross Satchell from Microchip and I dig into the details of bare metal AVR programming. They take a closer look at the steps involved in this kind of programming, how bare metal compares with other embedded programming options and how you can get started using bare metal AVR programming in your next design. More information about the Microchip Technology ATtiny1627 Curiosity Nano Kit (DM080104): https://bit.ly/3DiA38j

January 24, 2023 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Vijay Bapu from Microchip and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of dual core digital signal controllers. They discuss the key specifications to keep in mind when it comes to single core and dual core DSCs and how you can reduce your development time, save board space and cost and keep the performance and isolation you need with Microchip’s dsPIC33CH DSCs. More information about Microchip Technology dsPIC33CH Dual Core Digital Signal Controllers

January 17, 2023 -- In order to move forward with the large-scale implementation of commercial electric vehicles, we need to consider efficiency, availability, reliability, and longevity for the mega-watt chargers required for these applications. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Dr. Martin Schulz from Littelfuse joins Amelia Dalton to discuss the infrastructure demands of electric commercial vehicles, the role that galvanic isolation plays here and why thyristors may be a great choice for the future of electric commercial vehicles. More information about IXYS Phase Control Thyristors: https://bit.ly/3whgmtv More information Littelfuse PSR High-Speed Square Body Fuses: http://bit.ly/3IXRoqO

January 17, 2023 -- 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. More information about Synopsys Optimizer Runtime & Optimizer Studio: http://bit.ly/3waMMWF

January 9, 2023 -- Power modules can bring a variety of benefits to electronic system design including reduced board space, shorter time to market and easier sourcing of materials. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Louis Bouche from RECOM discuss the benefits of RECOM’s switching regulators, the details of their advanced 3D power packaging and how you can leverage RECOM’s expertise with your next design. More information about RECOM Power Highly Efficient Switching Regulators: https://bit.ly/3GphFeR

January 3, 2023 -- Bluetooth LE Audio is a prominent component in audio innovation today. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Finn Boetius from Nordic Semiconductor and Amelia Dalton discuss the what, where, and how of Bluetooth LE audio. They take a closer look at Bluetooth LE audio profiles, the architecture of Bluetooth LE audio and how you can get started using Bluetooth LE audio in your next design. More information about Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340 Multicore System on Chip (SoC): https://bit.ly/3GeE2TX

January 3, 2023 -- Do you need precise temperature control? Does your application need to be cooled below ambient temperature? If you answered yes to either of these questions, a peltier module may be the best solution for you. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Rex Hallock from CUI Devices  about the limitations and unique benefits of peltier modules, how CUI Devices’ arcTEC™ structure can make a big difference when it comes to thermal stress and fatigue of peltier modules, and how you can get started using a peltier module in your next design. More information about CUI Devices arcTEC Structure High-Performance Peltier Modules: https://bit.ly/3CmUj8u

December 20, 2022 -- Did you know that buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions? One way we can help both modernize and increase sustainability in our buildings is by adding 10BASE-T1L to our building controllers. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Salem Gharbi from Analog Devices about how we can enable sustainable enterprises with ethernet connected building controllers. They examine the10BASE-T1L flexible design solutions that Analog Devices offers, how exiting building infrastructure can take advantage of 10BASE-T1L and how you can get started on your next sustainable enterprise journey. More information about Analog Devices Inc. ADIN1100 10BASE-T1L Ethernet PHY: https://bit.ly/3PGNcgi

December 19, 2022 -- Hall effect sensors have been quite popular for a variety of applications for many years but inductive positions sensors can provide better accuracy, better noise immunity, can cost less… and can reject stray magnetic fields. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Mark Smith from Microchip about the multitude of benefits that inductive position sensors can bring to automotive, robotic and industrial applications. They also check out the easy to use kits that can help you get started using them for your next design. More information about Microchip Technology LX34070 Inductive Position Sensors: https://bit.ly/3hDXVvC

November 29, 2022 -- Today’s intelligent connected vehicle designs are smarter and safer than ever before and this has a lot to do with a rapidly increasing technological convergence of sensors, machine learning, over the air updates, in-vehicle high bandwidth networking and more. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Brian Carlson from NXP about NXP’s new GoldVIP Platform. They examine the benefits that this kind of software integration platform can bring to automotive designs and how you can take a test drive of the GoldVIP for yourself. More information about NXP Semiconductors GoldBox for Vehicle Networking (S32G-VNP-GLDBOX): http://bit.ly/3XMp5Av

November 28, 2022 -- The growing need for remote patient monitoring and wireless connectivity has made RF in medicine applications more important than ever before. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Ketan Thakkar from Cinch Connectivity Solutions about the growing trends in medicine today that are encouraging the use of RF, why higher frequency, smaller form factor, cable assembly expansion and adapter expansion are vital components in today’s medical applications and why Johnson medical solutions could be a great fit for your next medical design. More information about Johnson / Cinch Connectivity Solutions SMA Connectors: http://bit.ly/3XRUP7F More information about Johnson / Cinch Connectivity Solutions Non-Magnetic RF Connectors: http://bit.ly/3UdzVNc