Episodes

  • AI in Healthcare, Reverse-Engineering, and Industry Acquisitions
    Apr 17 2025

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    In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh sits down with Marten Smith, Principal Segment Manager for the Medical and Health Segment at Microchip Technology. Together, they explore how Microchip supports innovation in the medical field, navigates stringent security standards, and tackles the challenges of certifying new medical devices. They also discuss how advancements in AI are paving the way for improved patient care.

    Next, Rich and Vin return for another Dev Talk, featuring Tim Blazytko, emproof’s Chief Scientist, Head of Engineering, and Co-Founder. The trio delves into the art and science of reverse-engineering, sharing insights from the field.

    But first, Rich and Ken kick off the episode by unpacking some intriguing acquisitions in the computer components industry, shedding light on their implications for embedded computing.


    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Evolving Chip Design: Challenges & Innovations with Atomera & Siemens EDA
    Apr 3 2025

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    In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Scott Bibaud, President and CEO of Atomera, explores the rising costs of semiconductor manufacturing and the challenges of scaling to advanced nodes like 3nm and 2nm. He breaks down the diminishing performance gains and the complexity of high-volume semiconductor architectures.

    Next, Rich and Scot Morrison, Vice President of Shift Left Software Product Management at Siemens EDA, discuss the growing specialization of chip design—and why development tools must evolve to keep up.

    But first, Rich and I examine Moore’s Law and whether the push for ever-smaller chips is truly the best path forward.


    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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    50 mins
  • The Road Ahead: Automotive Tech, Standards, and Safety for 2025
    Mar 20 2025

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    In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Jonathan Moore, Director of Advanced Systems at Exida, and John Ellis, USA President and Head of Product at Codethink. These industry leaders share their insights on the future of automotive technology, focusing on software engineering for 2025, along with key discussions on trust, safety, and evolving industry standards.

    But first, Rich and Ken are back from embedded world 2025 in Nuremberg to share highlights for those who couldn’t attend. They’ll cover the annual Best-in-Show awards, hands-on workshops, and emerging technologies shaping the future.


    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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    28 mins
  • Transforming Modern Manufacturing: Robotics, Automation & Functional Safety
    Feb 27 2025

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    In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Winston Leung, Senior Product Marketing Manager at QNX, and Jay Thomas, Director of Field Development at LDRA join the podcast to discuss the fusion of robotics and automation in modern manufacturing, and how functional safety is shaping this transformative shift.

    Then, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk featuring Steve Mensor, Vice President at Achronix Semiconductor. The three dive into the game-changing potential of embedded FPGAs and the benefits of blending the strengths of hardware and software.

    But first, Rich and Ken kick things off with a look at what’s in store for embedded world 2025, and a recent announcement involving Apple’s first custom modem chip for iPhones.


    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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    59 mins
  • A Modular Future: Chiplets, AI, and Advanced Packaging
    Feb 13 2025

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    On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Rozalia Beica, Field CTO at Rapidus Corporation, to explore the rise of chiplet integration, Rapidus' U.S. expansion, the transformative role of AI in semiconductors, and the growing importance of advanced packaging in the industry. Stay tuned for insights into how Rapidus is shaping the future of semiconductor technology.

    Next, Ken discusses how customer experience centers are driving innovation in complex embedded systems.

    But first, Rich and Ken highlight some important industry news involving, you guessed it, AI. They’re also sharing some information ahead of embedded world 2025


    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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    46 mins
  • Engineering AI: Expectations, Challenges, and Market Trends
    Jan 30 2025

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    On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Alex Iuorio, Avnet’s Senior Vice President of Global Supplier Development, delves into the findings of the 2025 Avnet Insights engineering survey. This year’s report focuses on Artificial Intelligence, examining what engineers expect from the market, the challenges they anticipate, and how AI is influencing product design.

    Next, Rich sits down with Kumar Gala and Maureen Helm, both Distinguished Engineers with Analog Devices’ Software & Digital Platforms Group, to explore CodeFusion Studio. Built on Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VS Code), this integrated development environment (IDE) helps engineers start with an SoC and seamlessly design their systems.

    But first, Rich and Ken discuss recent developments involving China, the U.S., and AI.


    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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    44 mins
  • 2025: Automotive Tech Predictions, CES Highlights, and Programming for High-Integrity Systems
    Jan 16 2025

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    In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Bruce Franklin, Senior Director of Automotive at Micron, joins us to share his 2025 predictions for the automotive industry. He dives into the role of embedded memory and storage in robotaxis, key considerations for manufacturers, and how these advancements will shape the future of self-driving cars and next-generation architectures.

    Later, Rich sits down with Quentin Ochem, Chief Product and Revenue Officer at AdaCore, to explore a critical question: When designing high-integrity systems like those used in automotive applications, what is the programming language of choice?

    But first, Rich and Ken are back from CES 2025 and kick things off by recapping their experience, highlighting the top technology trends from the industry's leading companies.


    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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    46 mins
  • Chipping In: Europe’s Role in the Semiconductor Industry
    Dec 12 2024

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    In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dunstan Power, Director of ByteSnap Design, unpacks the strategic and practical implications of Europe’s investment in the semiconductor industry. Dunstan shares his perspective on how this funding could bolster Europe’s chip manufacturing capabilities, address global supply chain challenges and foster innovation for companies like ByteSnap and its clients.

    Next, Rich sits down with Steve Hanna, Distinguished Engineer at Infineon Technologies, to discuss the role of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.

    But first, Rich and Ken delve into the ongoing potential pitfalls and challenges U.S. manufacturers may encounter with the CHIPS Act. What could these developments mean for developers and the future of the semiconductor industry? Stay tuned.


    For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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    41 mins
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