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In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we take a deep dive into the newly announced HBM4 Memory Controller IP from Rambus, with insights from Fellow and Distinguished Inventor Steven Woo. Rambus is leading the way with its  silicon IP portfolio, and Steven shares his perspective on the latest memory industry trends, the challenges it faces, and the impact of AI on memory technologies.

Later, Rich sits down with Rob Oshana, the Senior Vice President of the Software and Security Group at Analog Devices to discuss how the company has transformed from being a traditional analog supplier into a vendor who delivers a mix of software with development kits and IDEs that bring all the technologies together.

But first, Rich and Ken discuss the resurgence of reference designs and white-labeling, driven by increasing demands for flexibility, ease of use, and faster time to market.

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In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we take a deep dive into the newly announced HBM4 Memory Controller IP from Rambus, with insights from Fellow and Distinguished Inventor Steven Woo. Rambus is leading the way with its cutting-edge silicon IP portfolio, and Steven shares his perspective on the latest memory industry trends, the challenges it faces, and the transformative impact of AI on memory technologies.

Later, Rich sits down with Helmut Puchner, Vice President and Fellow in Infineon Technologies' Aerospace and Defense division, to explore the intricacies of radiation-hardened (rad-hard) memory. They break down what makes rad-hard memory unique, where it's essential, and how it differs from conventional memory.

But first, Rich and Ken discuss the resurgence of reference designs and white-labeling, driven by increasing demands for flexibility, ease of use, and faster time to market.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Calista Redmond, CEO of RISC-V International, and Andrea Gallo, VP of Technology, as they dive into the organization’s latest technical breakthroughs, the evolving RISC-V software ecosystem, and how RISC-V is making an impact in the AI/ML sectors—and beyond.

Register for the upcoming RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara, CA on October 22-23, 2024.

Later, Rich chats with Ray Notarantonio, Senior Director at Infineon, to uncover the 'true' definition of a software-defined vehicle (SDV). They explore the future possibilities of SDVs, the timeline for their broader adoption, and the challenges still in the way.

But first, Rich and Ken provide a sneak peek into what’s in store at the Embedded World North America conference and exhibition, happening October 8-10 in Austin, Texas. For just $30, attendees can participate in one of three hands-on workshops sponsored by Analog Devices, NXP Semiconductors, and STMicroelectronics—each designed to help you jumpstart your next application.

Don’t wait! Check out the links below for more details and to register—spots are filling up fast!

• Embedded Development using Zephyr & Open Source Tooling
• Fast-Track your IoT Development with NXP’s Wireless Microcontrollers
• Hands-On Training with Free Nucleo-H7S3L8 Dev Board

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Wayne Lyons, AMD’s Automotive Senior Director, provides an update on AMD’s automotive business, trends, and vision for the future. Wayne also dives into the company’s recent advancements in automotive processors like the Versal AI Edge Series, and their success with companies deploying their solution, like Subaru.

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the importance of requirements-management tools, and why they are a “must-have,” with Neil Stroud, General Manager for Automotive and Semiconductor at Jama Software.

But first, Rich and Ken discuss the upcoming embedded world North America conference and exhibition set for October 8-10 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Now, the call for papers has closed, but keep listening to hear how to prepare for the event, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your attendance.

For more information about AMD's offerings, check out the links below:

• AMD Press Release: AMD Extends Leadership Adaptive SoC Portfolio with New Versal Series Gen 2 Devices Delivering End-to-End Acceleration for AI-Driven Embedded Systems  
• AMD Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2: Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 (amd.com) 
• AMD Automotive Solutions: Automotive Solutions (amd.com) 

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Jack Weast, Intel Fellow and Vice President and General Manager of Intel Automotive, breaks down the company’s recently announced OLEA U310 SoC. Built with a hybrid and heterogeneous architecture, the solution is designed to improve the overall efficiency of electric vehicles by promoting energy efficiency, and lower design and manufacturing costs.

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the embedded developers’ approach to the testing process, specifically the pros and cons of waiting to test prototypes once they’re complete, and the testing tools every developer should have in their toolbox.

But first, Rich, Ken, and I discuss the current state of electric vehicles and our curiosity about Intel's approach to the market.  

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we dive into the growing advancements in AI and HPC with Lou Ternullo, senior director of IP product marketing at Rambus. Lou highlights the evolving data center architectures and the increasing demands for high bandwidth, low latency, and robust performance. He also explains how Rambus is staying ahead of the curve with its recently launched PCI Express® (PCIe®) 7.0 IP portfolio. 

Next, Rich, Ken, and I discuss innovation in the memory market, focusing on how the push toward lower latency—driven by AI and edge processing—has led most companies in the industry to prioritize accessibility, speed, and reliability as key solutions.

Finally, in our Engineering Heroes segment sponsored by Wind River, we’re highlighting Albert Manero and John Sparkman, co-founders of Limbitless Solutions, a University of Central Florida-based nonprofit. The two develop bionic prosthetic limbs custom-designed specifically to fit children with limb differences.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Erik Wood, Senior Director of Product Security at Infineon Technologies, discuss security at the edge. Diving into the company’s wide variety of secure features, Infineon’s newest MCU line, the PSoC Edge, is a single solution highlighted for its "MCU-ness” and effort in making edge security simpler and cheaper. 

Next, in our Engineering Heroes segment sponsored by Wind River, we’re honoring Nandini Kappiah, a Senior Director of Software Engineering at Google, who worked alongside her team of 180 and contributed to developing California’s ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. The system works to inform millions of Android device users all along the West Coast of the U.S.

But first, here’s Rich and Ken discussing some of the most recent and significant acquisitions surrounding GaN-based power products.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Senior Technology Editor, Ken, and Errol Leon, System Engineering & Marketing Manager of Robotics at Texas Instruments (TI) discuss the work of robotics in collaboration with humans and the role of motor control, board-to-board communication and sensor fusion in the future of robotics.

But first, Rich and Ken recap a recent trip to Taipei for Computex 2024.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Vin are taking over with a Dev Talk featuring Matt Johnson, the CEO of Silicon Labs. Continuing their “CEO takeover,” the two are deep-diving into Matt’s background, journey with the semiconductor manufacturing company, and his opinion on how  AI will affect incoming engineers. 

But first, Rich and Ken are calling out Intel. If you didn’t know, Intel acquired Altera in 2015, however, we've still got some questions about the company’s expansion and presence in the FPGA market.

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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Alexander Kain, Skyworks Solutions’ Senior Principal Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineer joins the podcast to discuss his company’s advanced AI noise suppression, designed to reduce noise in a variety of environments and applications. 

Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk joined by Ron Konezny, the CEO of Digi International. To switch things up, they’re discussing how professionals like Ron got their start in the industry, how they’ve kept their momentum, and just a little more info about so we can get a glimpse into their lives.  

But first, Rich and Ken are discussing the accelerated convergence of AI, IoT, and embedded systems. 

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