Chalk Talk Archive

May 25, 2023 -- RF is a ubiquitous design element found in a large variety of electronic designs today. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Rahul Rajan from Amphenol RF discuss how you can optimize your RF performance through each step of the signal chain. They examine how you can utilize Amphenol’s RF wide range of connectors including solutions for PCBs, board to board RF connectivity, board to panel and more! More information about products from Amphenol RF: https://bit.ly/43t3yPh

May 22, 2023 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Chris Romano from Microchip and Amelia Dalton discuss the what, where, and how of Microchip’s high voltage stackable dual phase constant on time controllers. They investigate the stacking capabilities of the MIC2132 controller, how these controllers compare with other solutions on the market, and how you can take advantage of these solutions in your next design. More information about Microchip Technology MIC2132 Dual Phase Synchronous Buck Controllers: https://bit.ly/3Oy1Bgw More information about Microchip Technology MIC2133 Dual Phase Synchronous Buck Controllers: https://bit.ly/3Oz8q1o

May 19, 2023 -- Recent trends in the inverter market have made high power density, scalability, and ease of assembly more important than ever before. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Abraham Markose from Infineon examine how Easy & Econo power modules from Infineon can help solve common inverter design requirements. They explore the benefits and construction of these modules and how you can take advantage of them in your next design. More information about Infineon Technologies EconoDUAL™ 3 IGBT Modules: https://bit.ly/3pTGqLE More information about Infineon Technologies IGBT7 E7 TRENCHSTOP™ Dual Configuration Modules: https://bit.ly/41Qzg83

May 9, 2023 -- Energy harvesting is a great way to ensure a sustainable future of electronics by eliminating batteries and e-waste. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Rodrigo Mesquita from Nexperia and I explore the process of designing in energy harvesting and why Nexperia’s inductor-less PMICs are an energy harvesting game changer for wearable technology, sensor-based applications, and more! More information about Nexperia NEH2000BYJ Energy Harvesting PMIC: https://bit.ly/3B984X5

May 8, 2023 -- If you are working on an industrial, consumer or telecom design, protection ICs can offer a variety of valuable benefits including reverse current protection, over temperature protection, short circuit protection and a whole lot more. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Pete Pytlik from Littelfuse explore the key features of protection ICs, how protection ICs compare to conventional discrete component solutions and how you can take advantage of Littelfuse protection ICs in your next design. More information about Littelfuse Protection eFuse ICs: https://bit.ly/3HPStiY

May 4, 2023 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Shishir Malav from Microchip explore the benefits of the PIC32CX-BZ2 and WBZ45 Multi-protocol Wireless MCU Family and how it can make IoT design easier than ever before. They investigate the components included in this multi-protocol wireless MCU family, the details of the software architecture included in this solution, and how you can utilize these MCUs in your next design. More information about the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board: https://bit.ly/3AUAqo1 More information about the Microchip Technology PIC32CX-BZ2 & WBZ45 Family: https://bit.ly/3nmZuRC

May 3, 2023 -- Magnets and magnetic fields can cause big problems in medical, scientific, industrial, space, and quantum computing applications but using a non-magnetic connector can help solve these issues. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and John Riley from Samtec discuss the construction of non-magnetic connectors and how you could use non-magnetic connectors in your next design. More information about Samtec Q Strip™ High-Speed Mezzanine Connectors: https://bit.ly/44tfUZi More information about Samtec Precision RF Connectors & Cable Assemblies: https://bit.ly/3NxmsQB More information about Samtec Low Frequency RF Cables & Interconnects: https://bit.ly/3AU2DLy

April 27, 2023 -- In this episode of Chalk Talk, Luke Trowbridge from Texas Instruments and Amelia Dalton examine the benefits of isolation in high voltage systems. They also explore the benefits of TI’s integrated transformer technology and how TI’s high voltage isolations can help you streamline your design process, reduce your bill of materials, and ensure reliable and robust system operation.  More information about Texas Instruments ISOW774x/ISOW774x-Q1 Quad-Ch Digital Isolators: https://bit.ly/3AC3xw6

April 17, 2023 -- Industry 4.0 has brought a lot of exciting innovation to the manufacturing and industrial factories throughout the world, but getting your next IIoT design from concept to reality can be a challenging process. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Adithya Madanahalli from Würth Elektronik and Amelia Dalton explore how Würth Elektronik can help you jump start your next IIoT design. More information about Würth Elektronik FeatherWing Development Boards: https://bit.ly/41duNwB

April 19, 2023 -- In today’s growing IoT design community, there is an increasing need for a smart connectivity system that helps both makers and enterprises get to market quickly. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Jin Kim from TE Connectivity about TE’s LEMBAS LTE/GNSS USB Modem and how this plug-and-play solution can help jumpstart your next IoT design. They also explore the software, hardware, and data plan details of this solution and the design-in questions you should keep in mind when considering using the LEMBAS LTE/GNSS USB modem in your design. More information about TE Connectivity LEMBAS LTE/GNSS USB Modem: https://bit.ly/3UU4sRR

April 17, 2023 -- Many designs today require some form of analog to digital conversion but how you implement an ADC into your design can make a big difference when it comes to accuracy and precision. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Iman Chalabi from Microchip and Amelia Dalton investigate the benefits of both integrated ADC solutions and standalone ADCs. They discuss the roles that internal switching noise, process technology, and design complexity play when choosing the right ADC solution for your next design. More information about Microchip Technology Standalone Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs): https://bit.ly/43H7gpu More information about Microchip Technology Microcontrollers (MCUs) with Integrated ADCs: https://bit.ly/41fLN5y

April 4, 2023 -- Today’s automotive designs must contend with a variety of challenges including scalability, security, software integration and the increased use of different radio technologies. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Fredrik Lonegard from u-blox, Patrick Stilwell from NXP and Amelia Dalton explore how the use of modules can help address a variety of automotive design challenges and the benefits that ublox’s JODY-W3 host-based modules can bring to your next automotive application. More information  about u-blox JODY-W3 Host-Based Automotive Modules: https://bit.ly/3nO0sWA More information about NXP Semiconductors i.MX 8QuadMax & 8QuadPlus Applications Processors: http://bit.ly/3nPvEFc