In this episode of The Electropages Podcast, host Robin Mitchell interviews Ralf Bornefeld, Senior Vice President for Power Semiconductors and Modules at Robert Bosch GmbH. Ralf explains how Bosch is advancing silicon carbide technology through 200 mm wafer production, improved yields, and high performance trench MOSFET designs that support the next generation of electric vehicles.

The conversation covers key developments in SiC manufacturing, including defect reduction, epi layer control, device robustness, and the shift from planar to trench structures. Ralf also shares how Bosch benefits from being both an integrated device manufacturer and a Tier 1 automotive supplier, giving the company direct insight into the real world requirements of traction inverters, onboard chargers, and DC to DC converters.

Engineers will learn about the performance gains made possible by silicon carbide devices, the advantages of higher power density, the role of advanced gate drivers, and why SiC is becoming a preferred technology for modern EV platforms.

This episode provides a clear and detailed walkthrough of where silicon carbide is heading and how Bosch is influencing the direction of power electronics.

Welcome to the final 2025 episode of The Electropages Podcast, hosted by Robin Mitchell. Today's guest is Cary Horan, Business Development Manager at Omron, who specialises in sensing solutions for emerging smart city and smart agriculture applications.

In this episode, Cary explains how Omron's long history in relays, switches and board-level sensors has evolved into complete device and module solutions, including an all-in-one weather sensor designed for both street-level infrastructure and remote, solar-powered deployments. The discussion explores why microclimate data matters for cities with multiple climate zones, how localized measurements of wind, rainfall and temperature support safer building design and smarter street lighting, and why precision weather data is becoming critical for irrigation control and high-value crops.

Cary also talks about the real-world challenges of bringing new sensing technology into traditionally conservative sectors like agriculture, the complexity of modern data and communications (from cellular to LoRa networks), and how partnerships are helping Omron turn raw sensor data into usable insight for customers. Watch to learn how Omron's sensing platforms are helping to enable smarter cities, more efficient farms, and more sustainable infrastructure.

Welcome to another episode of The Electropages Podcast, hosted by Robin Mitchell. Today's guest is Nebu Philips, Senior Director of Technical Marketing, Processor Division at Synaptics.

In this episode, Nebu discusses how Synaptics is redefining edge AI with the launch of the SL2600 processor family. Built around a scalable NPU architecture and an entirely open source compiler and runtime, the platform aims to eliminate vendor lock-in and make true on-device AI possible for IoT systems.

The conversation explores how Synaptics partnered with Google's Coral NPU project to deliver low-power inferencing based on RISC-V architecture, achieving sub-10 mW operation while maintaining flexibility across price and performance tiers. Nebu explains how this approach enables transformer acceleration directly in silicon, bringing natural language and vision AI to embedded devices without reliance on the cloud.

Listen to learn how Synaptics is shaping the future of intelligent edge systems through open source innovation and advanced silicon design.

Welcome to another episode of The Electropages Podcast, hosted by Robin Mitchell. Today's guest is Robert King, Technical Sales and Product Manager at Pickering Electronics.

In this episode, Robert takes us inside the engineering behind Pickering's latest generation of ultra-compact reed relays, including the new 5x5 mm Series 125 devices. He explains how these relays achieve mechanical switching speeds up to 250 hertz, support billions of cold-switch operations, and deliver impressive power handling in an incredibly small footprint. The conversation explores why density matters for modern semiconductor test systems, how Pickering maintains isolation and low leakage in high-frequency environments, and what makes reed relays uniquely suited to RF, medical, and instrumentation applications.

Robert also reveals the clever magnetic design that enables normally closed reed relays, how the team engineered two-pole configurations inside a 5x5 mm package, and why advanced shielding and integrated diodes are critical for today's high-density switching matrices.

Watch to learn how Pickering is pushing the limits of relay design and enabling more compact, capable, and scalable automated test systems for the next generation of semiconductor and RF technologies.

Welcome to another episode of The Electropages Podcast, hosted by Robin Mitchell. Today's guest is Jerry Metcalf, Business Development Manager at Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel Fuse company.

In this episode, Jerry introduces CIN:APSE, a solderless compression interconnect system that removes the weaknesses of traditional solder joints. The technology allows components to be clamped directly onto flat PCB pads, improving reliability, reducing manufacturing time, and enabling easy recovery of high-value parts without the risk of rework damage.

The discussion explores how CIN:APSE performs under extreme vibration, shock, and temperature variation, why it's trusted in space and defence systems, and how it's finding new relevance in AI and high-performance computing. Jerry also explains how its simplicity and modularity make it ideal for compact, low-profile designs and high-reliability environments where maintenance access is limited.

Watch to learn how CIN:APSE is redefining connector design for next-generation modular electronics and mission-critical applications.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how engineers design, test, and analyse complex systems. In this episode of The Electropages Podcast, host Robin Mitchell talks with Rudy Sengupta, Vice President and General Manager of Test and Analytics Software at Emerson Test and Measurement, formerly NI.

Rudy explains how AI is being built into tools such as LabVIEW, TestStand, and the new AI adviser Nigel. These technologies are helping engineers interpret test data, understand legacy code, and accelerate development. The discussion explores how AI is evolving within engineering workflows and what this means for the next generation of intelligent test systems.

They also discuss the importance of data context and metadata, the challenges of complexity in modern testing, and how Emerson NI is preparing for a more automated and data-driven future.

Listen to learn how Emerson NI is integrating AI across its software platforms to simplify workflows, enhance productivity, and redefine test and measurement.

Welcome to another episode of The Electropages Podcast, hosted by Robin Mitchell. Today's guests are Noha Ibrahim, Product Manager Oscilloscopes, and Dr. Ernst Flemming, Director Product Management Oscilloscopes, at Rohde & Schwarz.

This conversation dives into the new MXO 3 and how an in-house digital ASIC enables dual-path acquisition so the scope can capture and process at the same time, delivering up to 99% capture of signal activity. We discuss why this matters for catching infrequent glitches, how deep memory (125 Mpts standard, upgradeable to 500 Mpts) preserves sample rate over long captures, and how 12-bit vertical resolution with HD mode up to 18-bit and a digital trigger help resolve small signals beside large ones. We also cover the full HD 11.6 inch display, the eight channel option in the 3000 class, quieter bench operation, and pricing that makes higher performance more accessible.

In this episode of the Electropages Podcast, we explore how ARM is shaping the future of IoT, embedded systems, and edge AI. Learn how ARM's microcontrollers, processors, and AI accelerators are enabling faster, smarter, and more power-efficient devices across industries.

Joining us is Paul Williamson, SVP and GM of IoT at ARM, who shares insights from the front lines of architecture innovation, developer ecosystem growth, and AI enablement at the edge.

We cover:

• How ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A cores are used in modern IoT devices
• Why developers choose ARM for embedded software and real-time systems
• How edge AI is transforming robotics, industrial automation, and consumer electronics
• The role of the ARM Ethos-U processor family in AI inference acceleration
• Why Python, embedded Linux, and microcontroller performance are changing how we build edge systems

Whether you're an embedded developer, hardware engineer, or working with AI at the edge, this conversation offers deep technical insight into one of the most important architectures in the world.

In this Electropages podcast, Robin Mitchell speaks with Andrew Plummer, Product Marketing Engineer at Texas Instruments, about the rapid rise of light electric vehicles and how TI is helping engineers meet the demand for smarter, smaller, and more efficient charging solutions.

Following TI's showing at PCIM, Andrew takes us through a 750 W onboard charger reference design aimed at kick scooters, e-bikes, and electric mopeds. The discussion covers why this segment is growing fast, especially in urban areas, and how gallium nitride (GaN), LLC controllers, and high-frequency switching are enabling compact, cost-effective systems with fewer thermal and EMI issues.

They also touch on the growing role of battery swap stations, how on-scooter charging is becoming more common, and what engineers need to consider around safety, reliability, and compliance when designing these low-power but still automotive-grade systems.

In this Electropages podcast, host Robin Mitchell is joined by Ali Ors, Global Director of AI and ML Strategy and Technologies for Edge Processing at NXP Semiconductors, to discuss the technical and design challenges of running advanced processing at the network edge. They examine how to implement demanding workloads on microcontrollers and embedded processors with tight constraints on power, memory, and compute, and how techniques such as model optimisation and quantisation are enabling practical deployment in automotive, industrial, and IoT systems.

The discussion also covers the growing importance of natural, conversational interfaces, the balance between versatile CPUs and dedicated accelerators, and how hardware flexibility supports long-term product viability. Ali shares insights into securing devices in the field, protecting against evolving threats, and ensuring reliable operation over extended lifecycles.

This episode offers an in-depth look at the engineering strategies and hardware considerations shaping the future of intelligent edge devices.