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November 9, 2018

What has sparsity done for you lately? In this episode of Fish Fry, we investigate the challenges that surround on-device artificial intelligence processing. Megha Daga (Cadence Design Systems) and I discuss the why the presence of zeroes is becoming more and more important in the development of neural networks and how sparsity can be used for bandwidth and compute reduction. In this week’s News You May Have Missed, we check out how the the University of Adelaide is making huge strides in quantum memory technology with a little help from an atomic tractor beam and the world’s … Read More → "The Significance of Sparsity"

On Your Mark, Get Set, MEMS!

MEMS and Sensors Executive Congress Technology Showcase

by Amelia Dalton

November 2, 2018

This week’s podcast is coming to you from the land of vineyards, grapevines, and MEMS magnetic field sensors — Napa Valley, California! In this episode of Fish Fry, we have an interview with each of the entrants of this year’s MEMS and Sensors Executive Congress Technology Showcase (think of it like a mini “Shark Tank” for MEMS stuff). We’ve got the skinny on a new wearable continuous blood glucose monitor, a new wearable brain impact monitor, new “smart” skates, and more!

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Operation: SIM

Security, Integration, and the IoC

by Amelia Dalton

October 26, 2018

“Captain’s log, Stardate 4211.4. Keeping our presence here secret… is an enormous tactical advantage.” – Captain Kirk

In this week’s episode of Fish Fry, we take a closer look at security in IoT devices with a little help from Rich Collins from Synopsys. Rich and I chat about the challenges of the SIM product lifecycle and why pre-verified hardware and software can make all the difference in your next design. Keeping with our IoT theme, we also check out why ultrasonic sensors are helping usher in a whole new era of cheesemaking.

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

Not Impossible Labs, Avnet, and New Advancements in Technology for Good

by Amelia Dalton

October 12, 2018

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’! — Audrey Hepburn

In this week’s episode of Fish Fry, we take a closer look at how Avnet and Not Impossible Labs are collaborating to create a new a category of vibratory wearables. Kevin Sellers (Avnet) joins us to discuss how these new wearable technologies will improve quality of life for people affected by motor-related issues and help the deaf to experience live music. Kevin and I also discuss Avnet’s role in The Not Impossible Awards and what the future looks like for this … Read More → "Do You Hear What I Hear?"

Thwarting the Software Piracy and IP Theft Epidemic

In Other Words: We Still Have a Lot of Work to Do

by Amelia Dalton

October 5, 2018

In this week’s episode of Fish Fry, we take an in-depth look at software piracy and IP theft with Ted Miracco (CEO – SmartFlow Compliance) and David Locke Hall (Author – Crack99: The Takedown of a $100 Million Chinese Software Pirate). Ted, David, and I discuss the challenges of unlicensed software usage and the what can be done to stem the tide of IP theft. Also this week, we check out new brain-to-brain communication developed at Cornell University called BrainNet.

MEMS To The Rescue

How Sensor Systems are Enabling Autonomous Mobility: MEMS and Sensors Executive Congress Preview

by Amelia Dalton

September 28, 2018

It’s that time of year again my friends, when the leaves began to fall gently to the ground and the accelerometers run free. Yes, its MEMS and Sensors Executive Congress time! Steve Whalley this week gives us a sneak peak into this year’s Executive Congress. Steve and I discuss how sensor systems can enable autonomous mobility, why voice will be a new interface for autonomous mobility, and the details of for this year’s Technology Showcase. Also this week, we check out … Read More → "MEMS To The Rescue"

Moore’s Law Only Ends Once

A New Silicon Experience with SiFive

by Amelia Dalton

September 21, 2018

I hope you have your seatbelt low and tight across your waist my friends, because we are flying high into cloud-based design in this week’s episode of Fish Fry! With templates, code, tools, fabs and processes in the cloud cargo hold, Naveed Sherwani (CEO – SiFive), Yunsup Lee (CTO/Founder – SiFive), and I are headed straight into the next generation of silicon design. Also this week, we explore a new project at the European Astronaut Centre that aims to create a new kind of building construction material for buildings and roads on the moon.

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Infinitely Parallel

Metrics Technologies, Verification 3.0, and Why EDA Can’t Ignore the Cloud Any Longer

by Amelia Dalton

September 14, 2018

They say that on a clear day you can see forever. When you look into the clouds, do you see System Verilog? In this week’s episode of Fish Fry, you will! Doug Letcher (CEO and President – Metrics Technologies) joins us to chat about details of the Metrics cloud platform, verification 3.0 and why EDA cannot ignore the Cloud any longer. Also this week, we check out a new robotic backpack developed at Keio University’s Graduate School of Media Design. (Spoiler Alert: It includes robotic hands and arms that are controlled by an Oculus Rift VR … Read More → "Infinitely Parallel"

The Perception Connection

Cepton, Micro-Motion and Seeing is Believing

by Amelia Dalton

September 7, 2018

Hello LiDAR, my old friend. I’ve come to sense with you again. This week’s Fish Fry is all about the what, where, and how of LiDAR technology. Jun Pei (CEO – Cepton Technologies) joins us to discuss the details of Cepton’s Micro-Motion platform and how perception is key to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology. Also this we check out how a new Kickstarter campaign may change our perception of inductive charging…one cleverly hidden wire at a time.

Not Your Grandfather’s Simulator

Parallel Logic Simulation in Today’s Giga-Gates

by Amelia Dalton

August 31, 2018

In this week’s episode of Fish Fry, Adam Sherer and I explore the past, present, and future of simulation. Adam and I examine how mixed-signal and functionality play into the grand scheme of simulation and why parallel logic simulation is crucial to today’s giga-gate chip design. Also this week, we check out some super cool new programmable, reversible shape-switching technology coming out of the University of Colorado.