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Only the Most Epic Embedded Online Conference Ever!

The value of online (virtual) conferences is increasing in leaps and bounds as travel becomes more problematic and time is increasingly at a premium. Some of these events “stand proud in the crowd,” as it were. Allow me to expound, elucidate, and explicate. 

When it comes to embedded space (where no one can hear you scream), the virtual extravaganza on … Read More → "Only the Most Epic Embedded Online Conference Ever!"

Is Integral Mind’s Digital Enlightenment Platform a True Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)?

The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. A lot of people (my dear old mother, for one) think I’m clever. One thing I do know is how wrong they are. I have known a lot of clever people in my time, so I have something to compare myself against, and I’m afraid I don’t come out well.

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Secure-by-Design, Secure-by-Default: How SpiderOak is Protecting Data at the Edge

This week we are talking all about edge cyber security with David Pearah, CEO of SpiderOak. David and I explore why traditional cyber security solutions do not properly protect edge devices, how SpiderOak is empowering developers to protect their edge applications, and why they are also offering their technology platform as open source software. 

 

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TASKBOTs Set to Seamlessly Integrate into Human Workplace Environments

I fear that my poor old cranium has been crammed to capacity with contemporary concepts. For example, I have always understood the abbreviations HIL or HITL to mean “hardware-in-the-loop” in the context of simulation and emulation. Now, however, I have discovered they can also refer to “human-in-the-loop,” which is an experience I’ve not hitherto enjoyed myself. 

When I … Read More → "TASKBOTs Set to Seamlessly Integrate into Human Workplace Environments"

Findchips: From Engineer’s Hack to Advanced Component Search Engine

As I may have mentioned on occasion, one of my favorite science fiction movies is the 1982 American-Hong Kong dystopian science fiction movie Blade Runner, which was directed by Ridley Scott and is often rated as one of the greatest sci-fi films ever (it was based on the book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick).

The … Read More → "Findchips: From Engineer’s Hack to Advanced Component Search Engine"

Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors and Inline Sensors: How imec is Transforming Biomanufacturing

Biomanufacturing takes center stage in this week’s podcast! My guest is Bert Verbruggen from imec. Bert and I explore the challenges of biomanufacturing and how inline production process monitoring can help solve these issues. Bert and I also discuss new inline sensor developments developed by imec  and the value that artificial intelligence can bring in these systems.

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SparkFun Digi X-ON Kit for LoRaWAN® — Digi, SparkFun Electronics, Raspberry Pi and Mouser  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Jordan Nolen from Digi, Kirk Benell from SparkFun Electronics and Chris Boross from Raspberry Pi and Amelia Dalton delve into the details of the SparkFun Digi X-ON Kit for LoRaWAN®. They examine the motivation behind the creation of this kit, the benefits that the IoT Node board for LoRaWAN … Read More → "SparkFun Digi X-ON Kit for LoRaWAN® — Digi, SparkFun Electronics, Raspberry Pi and Mouser"
nRF54L Series SoCs — Nordic Semiconductor and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Pawel Kanafek from Nordic Semiconductor and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of nRF54L series of ultra-low-power wireless SoCs. They examine the role that processing power plays in this solution, the details of the ultra-low-power 2.4 GHz radio included in these SoCs and how the Nordic Semiconductor Developer Academy … Read More → "nRF54L Series SoCs — Nordic Semiconductor and Mouser Electronics"
Discrete Power Tree to PMIC: Using NXP PMIC — NXP and Mouser Electronics  PMICs are central to a successful power strategy for a variety of applications including IIoT, smart home and health and fitness designs. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Kalyan Siddabattula from NXP and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of NXP’s IoT System PMICs, how this solution compares to discrete regulators, and how you can … Read More → "Discrete Power Tree to PMIC: Using NXP PMIC — NXP and Mouser Electronics"
SEN6X: All-In-One Combo Solution for Air Quality Monitoring — Sensirion and Mouser Electronics  Properly measuring air quality can be a complex process. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Rick Zanardo from Sensirion and Amelia Dalton chat about the key parameters that determine air quality and the challenges of air quality measurement. They also explore the details of the SEN6X All-in-one combo sensor module, how this integrated solution … Read More → "SEN6X: All-In-One Combo Solution for Air Quality Monitoring — Sensirion and Mouser Electronics"
Break from Your Single Source Automation Constraint — Weidmüller and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Ken Crawford from Weidmüller and Amelia Dalton investigate the pitfalls of single source automation and why a shift to open platforms can give you the flexibility and connectivity you need for your next IIoT design. They also explore the benefits of Weidmuller’s u-remote I/O systems and how you … Read More → "Break from Your Single Source Automation Constraint — Weidmüller and Mouser Electronics"
Develop Smarter Vision Systems with Clever and Low-Power Cameras — STMicroelectronics and Mouser Electronics  In this episode of Chalk Talk, Thomas Viart and Therese Mbock from STMicroelectronics and Amelia explore the benefits of global shutter image sensors and why these sensors are a great fit for a variety of consumer, industrial, and robotic applications. They also investigate the 3D-stacking technology at the heart of these sensors and how … Read More → "Develop Smarter Vision Systems with Clever and Low-Power Cameras — STMicroelectronics and Mouser Electronics"