Chalk Talks – EEJournal

PiezoListen: A New Kind of Speaker for New Applications — TDK and Mouser Electronics

Until recently, putting speakers into extremely space-constrained designs was a daunting challenge. Now, however, advances in piezo speakers bring remarkable performance to ultra-small ultra-thin speakers. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Matt Reynolds of TDK about PiezoListen – a whole new kind of high-performance multilayer piezo speaker. Click here … Read More →

Microchip SAM11L KPH — Microchip and Mouser Electronics

Adding connectivity to your embedded design opens up a whole new realm of security challenges. Inviting your device to the IoT requires careful attention to building a secure foundation. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Anand Rangarajan from Microchip about the SAML11-KPH MCU and how it can help you … Read More →

Microchip PIC-IoT WG Development Board — Microchip and Mouser Electronics

In getting your IoT design to market, you need to consider scalability into manufacturing, ease of use, cloud connectivity, security, and a host of other critical issues. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton sits down with Jule Ann Baker of Microchip to chat about these issues, and how the Microchip PIC-IoT … Read More →

ROHM BD71847AMWV PMIC for the NXP i.MM 8M Mini – Mouser Electronics and ROHM

Designing-in a power supply for today’s remarkable applications processors can be a hurdle for many embedded design teams. Creating a solutions that’s small, efficient, and inexpensive demands considerable engineering time and expertise. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Kristopher Bahar of ROHM about some new power management ICs that are … Read More →

USB Type C Wireless Power Charging — Wurth Electronik and Mouser Electronics

Today, there are fantastic new standard battery charging solutions that can help with your design. But, many designers don’t know where to begin with implementing these complex standards. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Hebberly Ahatlan of Wurth Electronik about the latest charging standards, and how new kits from … Read More →

A New Perspective on Materialism — Mouser Electronics and KEMET

When choosing capacitors or other passive components, it’s easy to get bogged down in the datasheets. But, how often do you think about the properties of the materials these components are made from? In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Patrik Kalbermatten of KEMET take a fascinating look at material classification, … Read More →

Consumer Plus 3D NAND SD Cards — Panasonic

3D NAND has numerous advantages, like larger capacity, lower cost, and longer lifespan. In many systems, 3D NAND in SD card form is a smart move. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Brian Donovan about SD 3D NAND in applications such as automotive. Click here for more information about … Read More →

Automotive MOSFET for the Transportation Market — Infineon and Mouser Electronics

MOSFETS are critical in automotive applications, where long-term reliability is paramount. But, do we really understand the failure rates and mechanisms in the devices we design in? In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton sits down with Jeff Darrow of Infineon to discuss the role of MOSFETS in transportation, solder inspection, qualification. … Read More →

ERFV Coax Connectors — TE Connectivity and Mouser Electronics

5G pushes every dimension of electronic and RF design, and that puts extraordinary demand on or connectors. The best designs in the world won’t work reliably if your connector solution isn’t up to the task. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Claude de Lorraine of TE Connectivity about ERFV … Read More →

Effortless USB-C Battery Charging with MAX77860 — Maxim and Mouser Electronics

Designing USB Type C into your design requires a bit more attention than previous generations. With all the benefits USB Type C brings – reversible plugs, more power, and higher bandwidth, it also demands more engineering inside our devices. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Sagar Khare of Maxim … Read More →