Electromagnetic interference can cause a variety of costly issues and can be avoided with a robust EMI shielding solution. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Sam Robinson from TE Connectivity about the role that EMC gaskets play in EMI shielding, how compression can affect EMI shielding, and how TE Connectivity can help you solve your EMI shielding needs in your next design.

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.

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.

If you are designing a robot, a drive system, or any electromechanical system, the dynamic series of connectors from TE Connectivity might be a great solution for your next design. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Jennifer Love from TE Connectivity about the design requirements common in robotic applications and why this new flexible connector with its innovative three point contact design, audible locking system, and dedicated tooling make it a great solution for all kinds of robotic designs.

Rugged and reliable designs today have a specific set of design requirements that may not be found in other industries including robustness, durability, and the ability to resist harsh environments. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Mark Dickson from TE Connectivity about the KISSLING product family which includes a wide variety of rugged and reliable solutions for your next design.

The rail industry is undergoing a technological revolution right now, and Ethernet connectivity is at the heart of it. But, finding the right interconnect solutions for high-reliability applications such as rail isn’t easy. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Egbert Stellinga from TE Connectivity about TE’s portfolio of interconnect solutions for rail and other reliability-critical applications.

Recent innovations can make your airflow cooling more efficient and effective. New thermal bridges can outperform conventional thermal pads in a number of ways. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton chats with Zach Galbraith of TE Connectivity about the application of thermal bridges in cooling electronic designs.

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 Coax Connectors - RF connectors that are designed specifically for 5G applications.