Embedded Insiders

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Matthias Thoma, Robotics System Manager at Texas Instruments, discusses the current and future impact of robotics in factory and industrial settings, and in the real world. He also highlights some technologies from TI that can help.Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk. In the last episode, the two discussed the difference between simulation and emulation. This week, Vin brings an unexpected real-world scenario that highlights these system models.But first, the Insiders are recapping Senior Technology Editor, Ken Briodaghs recent trip to the RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara. They’re also hinting at a few predictions they expect to see heading into 2024. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing cyber resiliency with Eric Sivertson, VP of Security at Lattice Semiconductor, specifically highlighting how organizations can benefit from implementing a personalized data security plan and how FPGAs can help. Next, Rich and Vin are back with a DevTalk discussing the difference between emulation and simulation, and Vin deep dives into the background of how these meanings came to be.But first, The Insiders are here to talk about recent and upcoming trips. Rich is back from visiting with Infineon, NVIDIA, and Synaptics, and Ken is headed to the RISC-V Summit. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Randy Fish, director of product line management for the Silicon Lifecycle Management family at Synopsys, highlights how automotive engineers can benefit from the SLM on-chip monitoring and analysis process.Next, senior technology editor, Ken Briodagh, calls attention to RISC-V, taking a look at some of the key tools that are important to development in the RISC-V ISA ecosystem.But first, I’m posing a few questions to the Insiders about the transition from hardware to software-defined solutions. Is this move towards software something that should be fully embraced, should we still be relying on hardware solutions, or should there a balance of both?For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Production Editor, Chad Cox interviews Josh Heller, Security Engineering Manager at Digi International, about cyber threats in critical infrastructure networks, prioritizing vulnerabilities, how AI & ML can help, and the future of cybersecurity with quantum computing.Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk, and this time they’re discussing a common misconception: AI is an application. Their answer? It’s not. It’s an enabler to other applications, making them better, faster, and more reliable. But first, the Insiders are discussing the ongoing engineering shortage where Rich poses two questions: Why is there a shortage and are today's engineering graduates well equipped enough to join the workforce? For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Olivier Beaujard, Senior Director of the LoRa Ecosystem at Semtech Corporation, joins us to discuss the recently announced collaboration between Semtech and UnaBiz. The companies are expanding low-power, multi-band global network coverage for IoT customers through the combination of LoRaWAN and UnaBiz’s Sigfox 0G technologies on Semtech’s LoRa Edge and LoRa Connect platforms.Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk to discuss the benefits of integrating AI into today’s HVAC systems, with Nalin Balan, a Business Development Manager for the Renesas company, Reality AI.But first, Rich and I are introducing the newest member of the Embedded Computing Design staff and the Embedded Insiders podcast, Senior Technology Editor, Ken Briodagh. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re discussing the Ukranian tech workforce with Euristiq’s Director of Partnerships and Business Development, Iryna Savruk, and  CEO and co-founder, Ivan Muts. The two highlight how the software development company specializing in turnkey software solutions experienced a workforce surplus of about 50% despite the ongoing war. Next, Rich and Vin debate AI. It’s in the news, it’s in our classrooms, and it’s certainly in our engineering labs. But is it really the greatest technology of our lifetime? But first, Rich and I discuss ESG technologies, which stands for environmental, social and governance. ESG is a framework used by businesses to assess their performance on a variety sustainability and ethical issues. But is this truly something companies are adopting for the greater good or just to look good?For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Steve Sanghi, founder and former chief executive officer of Microchip Technology, joins the Insiders to speak about the release of his book, which highlights the executives’ personal journey from growing up in small town in northern India, to his success in becoming a renowned semiconductor industry leader. Next, we’re back with another success story about the MistySOM from MistyWest. Built around the Renesas RZ family of microprocessors, the system on modules helped push design flexibility during the semiconductor shortage and allowed companies to continue developing edge computing applications in the midst of the chaos. But first, the Insiders recap Brandon’s recent trip to the far east to Computex 2023 where he highlights a new and interesting industry trend involving NVIDIA. And Rich brings attention to a government policy affecting engineering companies and industry layoffs.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dr. Moritz Neukirchner, Head of Software Architecture at Elektrobit, joins us to discuss the business and technology challenges surrounding the growth of software-defined vehicles, and where OEMs and suppliers will generate the most value in automotive in the future.Next on Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two are speaking with Stuart Feffer, the co-founder and former CEO of Reality AI. The company was acquired by Renesas in July of 2022, making Stuart the current Head of Real-Time-Analytics at Renesas, and this week Rich and Vin are asking Stuart, “Where do you begin your AI-based design?”But first, the Insiders are discussing their experiences surrounding smart energy and utilities, and power supplies, specifically solar and Gallium Nitride (aka GaN) semiconductors.   Tune In.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Yaniv Iny, the CEO of PractiTest. The software development company is focused on providing end-to-end test management solutions, AND it is also the creator of the annual 2023 State of Testing Report. And Iny is here to share some of this year’s most notable findings. Then, on DevTalk with Rich and Vin, the two are discussing AI and machine learning with Kaushal Vora, a Senior Director at Renesas. Kaushal works with suppliers in this space and is lending a hand in the creation of the AI ecosystem, which some say already exists, while others say that developers should wait a bit before diving in.But first, the Insiders discuss the growing impact electrification has had on the mobility industry. Specifically, the trends and challenges surrounding electric vehicles, and whether EV infrastructure and business can keep up with the demand. Tune InFor more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Syed Alam, High Tech Industry Global Lead at Accenture, examines the connection and integration of digital twins in an “industrial metaverse,” and how companies and engineers can get started creating their own factory floor metaverse.Next, we’re exploring the exploited Apache Superset Data Visualization & Exploration Tool, popularized on GitHub and uncovered by the Horizon3.ai research team, in our Exploited series. How did this happen? I’ll give you a hint, the attackers used a SECRET_KEY. But first, the Insiders discuss the widely-discussed, used, and anticipated growth of the artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. Released in November 2022, the chatbot has now spanned across various industries, which further raises concerns surrounding AI and how it is impacting government, education, and multiple business sectors. But is it for better or for worse?For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Associate Editor, Chad Cox, and Director Product Marketing at Intrinsic ID, Vincent van der Leest, discuss the company’s recent achievement of successfully protecting 500 million connected devices worldwide with their SRAM Physical Unclonable Function technology, also known as PUF. Next, on Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two are discussing different types of battery technologies, as well as some tips for retaining the battery capacity of consumer devices, like the rate at which you should charge your consumer devices, how to optimize high-speed charging solutions, and more.But first, the Insiders are celebrating the life of entrepreneur, engineer, and co-founder and former chairman of Intel Corporation, Gordon Moore. They’re also discussing Rich’s recent trip to the John Deere Technology Summit where the company showcased their next-generation farming technology. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon is joined by Chairman and CEO of Synopsys, Aart de Geus, to discuss the concept of SysMoore, how it relates to the decline of Moore’s Law, and the impending engineering shortage.Next, Rich and Vin are back with another DevTalk where this time they’re talking about building automation. Specifically, the advancement and integration of HVAC systems that are maturing in terms of efficiency and predictive maintenance capabilities. But first, the Insiders discuss Brandon’s recent trip to SNUG World, also known as the Synopsys Users Group, where the company highlighted their use of reinforcement learning based on the computer program AlphaGo. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Tom Burke, Global Strategic Advisor for CC-Link Partner Association, also known as the CLPA, joins us again to discuss the impact of TSN technology on IT/OT convergence.Then, Rich and Vin are discussing TinyML and its growing popularity, how it differs from the machine learning tools we’ve used prior, and how it’s being used today. But first, Brandon and Rich recap their recent trip to Nuremberg to attend embedded world 2023. The two discuss the attendance, some of their favorite up and coming technologies and trends, and the companies they think are making the most headway this year. Tune In.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Daniel Knobloch, vice president of the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) talks the development and standardization of the CCC Digital Key, which utilizes near field communication (NFC), Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to enable keyless vehicle access.Then, on the next installment of Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, the two discuss compute processing in vehicles. Specifically, the pros and cons of choosing a centralized or decentralized system and how weight, cost, efficiency, and security differ between the two.But first, we’re hearing from Brandon and Rich who, ahead of their trip to Nuremberg for embedded world 2023, are discussing the difference between free and open-source, and what considerations you should make before using either or both.For more information about the CCC Digital Key, visit: https://carconnectivity.org/digital-key/For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Associate Editor, Taryn Engmark,  speak with Abhijit Grewal, Director of Marketing Smart Cities Business at Silicon Labs, about the company’s new flagship sub-Ghz SoC, the FG25. Designed for long-range, low-power transmissions in Smart City IoT applications, the SoC is the first in  Silicon Labs’ portfolio to support orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) modulations.Next, Rich Nass and Vin D'Agostino are back with the next installment of Dev Talk with Rich and Vin where this week the two are answering the question, “Should companies be investing and integrating in AI technology into their solutions?” But first, Brandon and Rich discuss the popular and widely used computer-on-module standard, COM Express. Currently, the standard can be licensed at a membership cost but once the information is collected, it’s often shared to other parties for free. Which bring us to the question, “should COM Express be free?”For more information, v

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Dave Priscak, Vice President of Technical Solutions and Selling at Ambiq, discuss the need for development kits, what engineers are looking for when selecting one, and Ambiq’s role in providing both new and existing customers with this hardware.Next, we’re back with another episode of Dev Talk with Rich and Vin, where this week the two are also discussing development boards. More specifically, their rise in popularity, their cost efficiency, and the different target applications that can be achieved by using one. But first, Brandon and Rich are once again discussing the potential death of the 8-bit microcontroller with the prevalence of the 32-bit, which offers a lot more performance. And although makers of 32-bit CPUs continue to drive their prices down with the hope of eventually replacing  8 bit CPUs, we aren't there yet, and only time will tell.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of the Embedded Insiders, the weary team recounts their adventures at the recent CES show in Las Vegas. From software-defined vehicles to the Matter interoperability standard and everything in between, Brandon, Rich, and Associate Editor Tiera Oliver discuss their favorite show trends that will shape the tech world of tomorrow.To read more about CES 2023, check out the “Floored: CES 2023 Slideshow Recap” series on embeddedcomputing.com. Now, Tiera is joined by Pedro Lopez-Estepa, Director of Automotive at Real-Time Innovations to discuss the adoption of Software-Defined Vehicles.Later, Pedro Lopez-Estepa of Real-Time Innovations joins to discuss how the connectivity company is preparing for the imminent vehicle architecture shifts that will be required to support the software-defined vehicles of the future. Not only will this transition impact the number and performance of onboard embedded processors, it will also reshape automotive value chains to the point that whoever controls

Send us a textOn this Episode of Embedded Insiders we’re joined by Founder and CTO of Croquet, David Smith, to discuss the company’s Portals technology which is designed to securely connect 3D, web-based spaces where developers from different parties can link their virtual worlds together.Next, we’re highlighting a collaboration between the European Space Agency, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Skylabs, and the University of Maribor in Slovenia, who are making use of open-source RISC-V processor technology for mission-specific applications, like the TRISAT-R nanosatellite, and software functions.But first, Brandon and Rich recap the recent RISC-V summit in San Jose, which gave insight to the massive appeal and adoption of RISC-V technology in a wide range of application areas.Success Story: How RISC-V Is Enabling the Internet of SpaceFor more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Brandon is joined by Grant Courville, Vice President of Products and Strategy for Automotive and Mission Critical IoT at BlackBerry QNX, to discuss autonomous vehicle regulations, standards for safety-critical systems, and how technologies like BlackBerry’s safe and secure QNX Hypervisor have progressed into the automotive sector. Next, we’re back with the next installment of DevTalk with Rich and Vin, featuring Embedded Computing Design’s EVP and Brand Director, Rich Nass, and Embedded Systems Expert, Vin D'Agostino. This time the two are discussing the functions that should be implemented in software versus hardware.But first, Brandon and Rich delve into the ongoing political tension surrounding the US chip sanctions on China, which have led the increased interest and possible adoption of RISC-V technology.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Embedded Insiders Julie Robinson, Director of Product Management at Rockwell Automation, gives us an introduction to the company’s recently announced FactoryTalk Design Hub, a software hub designed to ease and accelerate cross collaboration and productivity for automation design teams. Then, we’re finally back with a Success Story about how Keysight, Wind River, Vodafone, Intel, and Radisys came together to design, develop, and test a disaggregated, multi-vendor “green” O-RAN solution to manage high traffic and power consumption in radio access networks. But first, Brandon and Rich highlight some of the technologies, products, and solutions that were featured at the much anticipated electronica 2022 trade fair. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com