Listen to this conversation with Judy Warner and Eric Bogatin as he shares insights ahead of DesignCon 2025, exploring advancements in interconnects, solutions to power distribution and thermal management challenges, and opportunities for engineers to grow. Don’t miss this engaging discussion, packed with resources and strategies to help you grow and thrive as a professional engineer!

Episode Links:

Eric Bogatin, DesignCon 2025 Presentations

https://dcon25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/session-gallery.cfm?sessionspeakers=348

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Signal Integrity Journal University

https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/articles/3546-sij-university

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📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

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In this conversation, Judy Warner and Roberto Piacentini Filho discuss the latest technology trends, particularly AI, and its impact on design engineering. Roberto shares insights on how Keysight empowers innovation at the chip and systems level for emerging AI and data center technologies. He also discusses the challenges of scaling up AI and the importance of virtual prototyping. They also highlight the demonstrations and educational sessions at DesignCon, emphasizing the need for effective tools and collaboration in the design process.

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Episode Links:

Keysight DesignCon 2025 Page https://www.keysight.com/us/en/events/america/tradeshows/designcon.html

PDN and Power Integrity Podcast with Heidi Barnes, Steven Sandler, and Benjamin Dannan https://youtu.be/zCE_Uw8yCxU

Chiplet Podcast with Stephen Slater https://youtu.be/9MF1bVVdq7k?si=4xHrNusfe5v2sDe4

Sponsor Links:

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit 

Judy Warner chats with Steven M. Sandler, Heidi, and Benjamin Dannan about what’s ahead at DesignCon 2025. They dive into tackling 2000-amp power systems, solving power and signal integrity challenges, and why collaboration drives innovation. Plus, hear about Ben’s new venture, Signal Edge Solutions, and the systems-based strategies reshaping hardware engineering. Don’t miss this must-listen for forward-thinking engineers!

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to 200+ hours of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and get more free technical downloads and community member benefits.

Episode Links:

Tutorial – Power Delivery Network Master Class on 2000A: How to Design, Simulate & Validate (Steve, Heidi & Ben and Idan)

https://dcon25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=28

Steve Sandler Sessions

https://dcon25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/session-gallery.cfm?sessionspeakers=27

Ben Dannan Sessions

https://dcon25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/session-gallery.cfm?sessionspeakers=25

Heidi Barnes Sessions

https://dcon25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/session-gallery.cfm?sessionspeakers=26

DesignCon 2025 Homepage

https://designcon.com

Sponsor Links

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit 

🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler 

In this second installment of our special DesignCon pregame podcast series, Judy Warner and Suzanne Deffree, Group Event Director of Informa, discuss the upcoming DesignCon 2025, celebrating its 30th anniversary. They explore the event's significance, who should attend, the educational opportunities available, and the various events planned. Suzanne shares insights into the keynote speakers and the importance of networking within the engineering community, emphasizing the value to both established and emerging professionals coming together at the conference.

Episode Links:

https://designcon.com

Use The EEcosystem Promo code ECCO for 15% off the conference pass and a free pass for the expo floor!

Sponsor Links:

🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit 

Welcome to episode one of our DesignCon 2025 Pre-Game Tailgate Party Series! Today’s guest is Matthew Burns of Samtec. We discuss the upcoming DesignCon 2025 and the emerging technologies and trends that will be featured at the show–mostly focused on the rapid technological advancements driven by AI and the current challenges and opportunities engineers will face this year.

🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com

Episode Links:

Samtec DesignCon Page: https://samtec.com/designcon

Sponsor Links:

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit 

🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler 

In this special edition of The EEcosystem Podcast Onsite Insights, Judy Warner is on location at EMD Electronics in San Diego. She is joined by Krishna Arangode of Kaisen Analytix and Venky Sundaram of 3D System Scaling LLC. Together they discuss ways that the Semiconductor industry is exploring ways to leverage modern AI-driven data analytics to increase productivity and value for both hardware engineers and the entire design and development ecosystem.

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Episode Links:

Kaisen Analytix Webiste

https://www.kaizenanalytix.com/

EMD Electronics (Advanced Packagin Materials)

https://www.emdgroup.com/en/expertise/electronics.html

iMAPS -  International Microelectronics Packaging Society

https://imaps.org/

Sponsor Links:

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit 

🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler

In this conversation, David Schild, the executive director of the Printed Circuit Board Association America (PCBAA) gives a post-election update on the organization’s continuing efforts to expand congressional to support and strengthen the US PCB supply chain. He discusses the critical implications for both professional engineers and the electronics industry. Additionally, he discusses upcoming opportunities with a new incoming 119th Congress in 2025, including early efforts to secure a 25% tax credit for companies purchasing PCBs in the US.

🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com

Episode Links:

PCBAA Website

https://www.pcbaa.org/

Become a Member of PCBAA

https://www.pcbaa.org/join.html

Follow PCBAA on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/printed-circuit-board-association-of-america/posts/?feedView=all

Sponsor Links:

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit 

In this conversation, Shane Whiteside, President and CEO of Summit Interconnect, discusses the current state of the PCB industry, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities for growth. He emphasizes the importance of a resilient supply chain, especially in light of recent geopolitical tensions and the lessons learned from COVID-19. Shane also highlights the role of design engineers in ensuring the reliability of PCBs and the advocacy efforts of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) to secure tax credits and support for the industry. 

🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com

Episode Links:

Summit Interconnect Website

https://summitinterconnect.com/

Summit PCB Webinar Series

https://summitinterconnect.com/webinars/

PCBAA

https://www.pcbaa.org/

Sponsor Links:

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit 

In this conversation, Phillip Gulley, Co-founder of CoFactor, discusses how engineers can benefit from Cofactr’s enhanced supply chain risk management and traceability through AI and data-driven solutions. He highlights the importance of cross-functional visibility, compliance, and proactive management in critical aerospace, defense, and medical technology industries. 

Episode Links

Cofactr Website

Space News Investment announcment

Sponsor Links

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit 

In this episode, Collin Stoner, co-owner of Zenode.ai, shares how his frustration with tedious component searches led to an AI-powered tool for engineers. After designing over 250 PCBs, he and his co-founder created Zenode.ai to streamline workflows and save time, while retaining engineering judgment and intuition in their designs. Built by engineers for engineers, this tool uses AI and NLP to eliminate repetitive tasks and boost productivity. Don’t miss this game-changing innovation that is FREE  for design engineers!

🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com

Episode Links:

Zenode.ai Website

https://zenode.ai/#how-to

Sponsor Links:

📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website  receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.

👨🏽‍💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.

💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.

🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. 

⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. 

🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer 

💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website 

💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.

📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!

📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit