Chalk Talk Archive

April 23, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Patrick Casey from Schneider Electric explore the multitude of benefits that mobility brings to industrial applications. They investigate how Schneider Electric’s Harmony Hub can simplify monitoring and testing, increase operational efficiency and connectivity openness in industrial plants, and how NFC technology can bring new innovation possibilities to IIoT applications. More information about Schneider Electric RMNF22 NFC Timing & Control Relay: https://bit.ly/3QfAoiL

April 22, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Ed Mullins from Analog Devices chat about the what, where, and how of photodiode amplifiers. They discuss the challenges involved in designing these kinds of components, the best practices for analyzing the stability of photodiode amplifiers, and how Analog Devices can help you with your next photodiode amplifier design. More information about Analog Devices Inc. ADALM2000 Advanced Active Learning Module: https://bit.ly/49Smr0W

April 22, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Alex Bahm from Infineon investigate the benefits of Infineon’s SEMPER NOR Flash and how the reliability, long-term data retention, and functional safety compliance make this memory solution a great choice for a variety of mission critical applications. They also examine how SEMPER NOR Flash has been architected and designed for functional safety and how Infineon’s Solutions Hub can help you get started using SEMPER NOR Flash in your next design. More information about Infineon Technologies SEMPER™ NOR Flash Memory: https://bit.ly/44ahTBQ

April 15, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Matthew Burns from Samtec investigate the challenges of routing high speed data over lossy PCBs. They also discuss the benefits that Samtec’s Flyover® cable assembly systems bring to data center and embedded designs and how Samtec is furthering innovation with their high speed interconnect solutions.  More information about Samtec Flyover® Cable Assembly Systems: https://bit.ly/3vPhPLf

April 1, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Andrew Chen from Advantech investigate how we can revolutionize connectivity with 5G in public and private networks. They explore the role that 5G plays in autonomous vehicles, smart traffic systems, and public safety infrastructure and the solutions that Advantech offers in this arena. More information about Advantech ICR-4461 Industrial Cellular Routers & Gateways: https://bit.ly/4ayc7fp

April 1, 2024 -- Encoders are a great way to provide motion feedback and capture vital rotary motion information. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Jeff Smoot from CUI Devices investigate the benefits and drawbacks of different encoder solutions. They also explore the unique system advantages of absolute encoders and how you can get started using a CUI Devices absolute encoder in your next design. More information about CUI Devices AMT Encoders: https://bit.ly/49ih1w3

March 25, 2024 -- The use of gallium nitride can offer higher power efficiency, increased power density and can reduce the overall size and weight of many industrial, automotive, and data center applications. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Giuliano Cassataro from Nexperia investigate the benefits of Gan FETs, the difference between D-Mode and E-mode GaN FET technology and how you can utilize GaN FETs in your next design. More information about Nexperia eMode GaN FETs: https://bit.ly/4awRxMB

March 25, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Bob Card and Hunter Freberg from onsemi discuss the benefits that variable frequency drive, semiconductor optimization, and power switch innovation can bring to industrial motor drive applications. They also examine how our choice of isolation solutions and power packages can make a big difference for these kinds of applications and how onsemi’s robust portfolio of intelligent power modules, current sensing solutions and gate drivers are a game changer when it comes to industrial motor drive applications. More information about onsemi Industrial Motor Drives: https://bit.ly/3x1I0hR

March 22, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Tom Wolf from Nexperia examine how Nexperia’s Battery Life Booster ICs can not only extend coin cell battery life, but also increase the available power of these batteries and reduce battery overall waste. They also investigate the role that adaptive power optimization plays in these ICs and how you can get started using a Nexperia Battery Life Booster IC in your next design. More information about Nexperia NBM5100A/B & NBM7100A/B Battery Boosters: https://bit.ly/4apRnGx

March 19, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Ryan Hill from TE Connectivity explore the benefits of TE’s Multigig RT Connectors and how these connectors can help empower the next generation of military and aerospace designs. They examine the components included in these solutions and how the modular design of these connectors make them a great fit for your next military and aerospace design. More information about TE Connectivity MULTIGIG RT Solder Tail Connector: https://bit.ly/3IGGS67

March 5, 2024 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Mike Engelhardt from Qorvo investigate the benefits of QSPICE™ -  Qorvo’s Analog & Mixed-Signal Simulator. They also explore how you can get started using this simulator, the supporting assets available for QSPICE, and why this free analog and mixed-signal simulator is a transformational tool for power designers.  More information about Qorvo QSPICE™ Simulator: https://bit.ly/4c2UO7D

February 28, 2024 -- The next generation of electric vehicles, including trucks, buses, construction and recreational vehicles will need connectivity solutions that are modular, scalable, high performance, and can operate in harsh environments. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Daniel Domke from TE Connectivity examine design considerations for next generation e-mobility applications and the benefits that TE Connectivity’s PowerTube HVP-HD Connector Series bring to these designs. More information about TE Connectivity PowerTube Connectors: https://bit.ly/3UZEPBu