Chalk Talk Archive

September 22, 2022 -- Power multiplexing is a vital design requirement for a variety of different applications today. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Talayeh Saderi from Toshiba about what kind of power multiplex solution would be the best fit for your next design. They discuss five unique design considerations that we should think about when it comes to power multiplexing and the benefits that high side gate drivers bring to power multiplexing. More information about Toshiba Gate Driver + MOSFET for 5-24V Line Power MUX: https://bit.ly/3dzU5S5

September 22, 2022 -- Today’s automotive seat design must keep in mind size, cost, battery life and also pass EMC testing. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Rick Browarski from Infineon investigate the newest innovations in automotive electronic seat control. They take a closer look at the anatomy of power seats today, the role that an ECU plays in the control of electronic seats and how Infineon chip set offerings can help you with your next smart power seat design. More information about Infineon Seat Control: https://bit.ly/3C375ZK

September 22, 2022 -- Connectors can make a big difference when it comes to reducing system complexity and ease of use but did you know they can also help with automation and sustainability as well? In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Anita Costamagna from TE discuss TE’s APL Connectivity solutions. They dig into the details of these connector solutions and how you can get started using these connector solutions in your next design. More information about TE Connectivity Appliance Solutions: https://bit.ly/3Sl1rZ3

September 20, 2022 -- Interoperability in our growing Internet of things ecosystem has been a challenge for years. But the new Matter standard is looking to change all of that. It could not only make homes smarter but our design lives easier as well. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Sujata Neidig from NXP examine how Matter will revolutionize IoT by increasing interoperability, simplifying development and providing a comprehensive approach to security and privacy. They also discuss what the roadmap for Matter looks like and how NXP’s Matter reference platforms can help you get started with your next IoT design. More information about NXP Semiconductors Development Platforms for Enabling Matter Devices: https://bit.ly/3qTvJGc

September 13, 2022 -- When it comes to higher power applications, galvanically isolated gate drivers can be great solution for power modules and silicon carbide MOSFETS. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Emanuel Eni from Infineon examine Infineon’s EiceDRIVER™ F3 Enhanced isolated gate driver family. They take a closer look at advantages of galvanic isolation and the key features and benefits that this gate driver family can bring to your next design. More information about Infineon Technologies Eval-1ED3321MC12N Evaluation Board: https://bit.ly/3d8O1jo

September 8, 2022 -- Today’s IoT designs demand comprehensive security implementation, but incorporating a robust security solution in your design can be a complicated and time-consuming process. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Antje Schutz from NXP explore NXP’s EdgeLock Secure Element and Secure Authenticator Solution. They examine how this flexible, future-proof and easy to deploy solution can be a great fit for a variety of IoT designs. More information about NXP Semiconductors EdgeLock® SE050 Plug & Trust Secure Element Family: https://bit.ly/3BrNqCL

September 1, 2022 -- Fiber optic technology has seen exponential growth over the last couple years. Today, fiber optic technology is finding a place in more and more diverse applications worldwide. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and David Kuklinski from NEUTRIK® explore a revolutionary new kind of fiber optic technology called FIBERFOX. We take a closer look at the benefits that FIBERFOX brings to the table, why FIBERFOX's expanded beam technology makes it unlike any other fiber optic technology on the market today and how you can use FIBERFOX in your next design. More information about NEUTRIK FIBERFOX Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connectors: https://bit.ly/3CPrrGR

August 18, 2022 - Prognostic health management, also known as predictive maintenance, is a vital component of our industrial ecosystem. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Eric Wang from Advantech about the roles that data acquisition, data processing and artificial intelligence play in prognostic health management, the challenges of building these types of systems, and what kind of predictive maintenance solution would be the best fit for your next design. More information about Advantech WISE-750 Intelligent Vibration Gateway: https://bit.ly/3wd5ZaH

August 3, 2022 -- There is a big push in the electronics industry today to make our designs smaller and more modular. One way we can help solve these design challenges is with the choice of connector we select for our designs. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Goda Inokaityte from HARTING and Amelia Dalton examine the role that miniaturized connectivity plays in the future of electronic design. They also how HARTING's Han 1A connectors can help reduce errors in installation, improve serviceability and increase modularity in your next design. More information about HARTING Han® 1A Heavy Duty Power Connectors: https://bit.ly/3cS6aBm

July 25, 2022 - Isolated gate drivers are a crucial design element that can protect our designs from over-voltage and short circuits. But how can we fine tune these isolated gate drivers to match the design requirements we need? In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Perry Rothenbaum from Infineon explore the programmable features included in the EiceDRIVER™ X3 single-channel highly flexible isolated gate drivers from Infineon. They also examine why their reliable and accurate protection, precise and fast on and off switching and DESAT protection can make them a great fit for your next design. More information about Infineon Technologies EiceDRIVER™ Isolated & Non-Isolated Gate Drivers: https://bit.ly/3BgzoE8

July 19, 2022 -- Programmable power management can not only help us manage our power systems but it can also have size, weight, and cost benefits as well. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Yael Coleman from Qorvo about the system-wide benefits of configurable power management solutions. They investigate the programmable features of the ActiveCiPS™ configurable intelligent power management solutions and review how these solutions can help you balance weight, size, power and cost in your next design. More information about Qorvo ACT41000 Low Noise DC-to-DC Buck Converter: https://bit.ly/3yVdWC5

July 13, 2022 -- Semiconductors are an integral part of our design lives, but supply chain issues continue to upset our design processes. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Ronald Singh from DIGI and Amelia Dalton investigate the variety of reasons behind today’s semiconductor supply chain woes. They also take a closer look at how a system-on-module approach could help alleviate some of these issues and how you can navigate these challenges for your next design. More information about DIGI ConnectCore 8M Mini: https://bit.ly/3NYVMok