Embedded Edge is a podcast hosted by Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio that explores the embedded systems design and development industry. Each episode features conversations with engineers and executives about the technologies, products and trends shaping embedded computing. The show is produced in connection with embedded.com and covers topics relevant to working hardware and firmware professionals.
Episodes
AI Is Accelerating Cyberattacks. Is Your Hardware Ready?
In this episode, Andreas Kuehlmann of Arteris discusses why AI-driven attacks are raising the stakes for hardware security, why security assurance must become part of the design and verification flow, and what engineering teams should evaluate before committing a design to silicon. The conversation will explore who owns security sign-off, how teams can systematically uncover weaknesses, what regul
Occupancy Sensing: The Intelligence Behind The Smart Home
Occupancy sensing is becoming the intelligence enabler of Smart Home applications, creating spaces that respond automatically, efficiently and securely to human presence. In this podcast, we explore how new sensing technologies and Edge AI are transforming comfort, energy management and privacy in connected living.
Redefining intellgent HMI at the Edge
In this episode, we explore how next-generation HMI systems are evolving beyond touchscreens into intelligent, context-aware experiences powered by edge AI. Using the PSOC Edge HMI Kit — featuring integrated 60GHz radar, camera, digital and analog microphones, and on-device AI processing — we discuss how sensor fusion enables gesture recognition, voice interaction, presence detection, and adaptiv
Securing the Edge: Infineon on the Future of IoT Security
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Embedded Edge, where we explore the technologies shaping the future of embedded systems. Today’s episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Infineon.In today’s hyper-connected world, embedded and IoT devices are everywhere—from our homes to critical industrial systems. But with this connectivity comes vulnerability. Cybersecurity is no longer just a
Shaping the Future of the Smart Home: Infineon’s Vision on Security, Power, and Edge AI
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Embedded Edge, where we explore the technologies shaping the future of embedded systems. Today’s episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Infineon.In this episode, we speak with Sid Shaw, General Manager for Applications at Infineon’s Connected Secure Systems division. Sid leads Infineon’s global strategy across key application areas such as smart
Smarter at the Edge: TI’s Vision for AI-Driven Connectivity
Today’s discussion is on one of the most important transformations happening in the automotive industry: the shift from traditional 12-volt electrical systems to modern 48-volt architectures. For decades, 12V has been the backbone of vehicle electronics, but with the rise of electrification, ADAS, infotainment, and software-defined cars, the industry is moving toward more powerful and efficient so
Innovation in Medical IoT – Wearable Biometrics, AI in Healthcare, and New Devices
Today, we’re exploring the fascinating evolution of wearable devices—how they’re transforming from fitness trackers into medical-grade monitors, and what that means for the future of healthcare. From real-time health data and AI-powered insights to groundbreaking diabetes technologies and emerging IoT health tools, we’ll uncover how innovation is reshaping personal health management.
Nordic PMICs – Integrated, Flexible, and Easy-to-Use
Today, it is a pleasure to have a special guest, Geir Kjosavik, joining us to discuss precisely why Nordic Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor company that has a long track record and legacy in designing ultra-low-power wireless solutions, made the move towards power management ICs, or PMICs. The increasing popularity of battery-operated devices, often characterized by a complex power tree tha
Next-Gen Edge AI Wireless Connectivity: Trends, Challenges & Innovations
In this episode, we sit down with Vineet Ganju, Vice President of Wireless Connectivity Products at Synaptics, a global leader in advanced sensing solutions that enhance human-device interaction. Vineet shares his expert insights on the rapidly evolving world of wireless connectivity technologies, from Wi-Fi 7 and 8 to Bluetooth innovations, Zigbee, Thread, and Ultra-Low Energy (ULE) solutions. We
Securing the Future: Software’s Innovations in Safety and Security
In this episode of Embedded Edge, our guest is Richard Jaenicke, director of marketing for safety- and security-critical products at Green Hills Software. With over 25 years of experience in embedded systems, Richard discusses Green Hills’ contributions to safety and security in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical. The conversation dives into the company’s Integrity-178
Innovations and Insights into Embedded Antennas
Embedded antennas are crucial components in modern wireless communication systems, enabling seamless connectivity in a wide range of applications, from IoT devices to automotive systems. In this episode, we’ll uncover the design principles, material choices, and integration challenges that define the performance and reliability of these antennas. Our guest is Dermot O’Shea, CEO and co-founder of T
Revolutionizing Wireless: AI’s Role in Shaping 5G and Beyond
In this episode of Embedded Edge, we explore how AI-native technologies are revolutionizing wireless systems. Our guest, Houman Zarrinkoub, principal product manager for wireless communications at MathWorks, discusses the importance of AI in advancing 5G and 6G standards, the benefits over traditional models, and the future potential of digital twins in wireless communication.
AI at the Edge Advances IoT to the Next Level
Nitin Dahad sits down with Sam Geha is the Executive Vice President of the IoT, Compute and Wireless Business at Infineon Technologies to discuss how AI is going to transform IoT at the edge.
From Silicon to Light: A Journey to Smarter, Greener AI
In this episode of Embedded Edge, we’re thrilled to be joined by Michael Förtsch, CEO of Q.ANT, a pioneering company at the forefront of photonic computing. With a focus on using light instead of electricity, Q.ANT’s innovation promises not just higher computational density but also a dramatic reduction in energy consumption. Today, we’ll dive into the fundamental differences between traditional s
Why you Need Wi-Fi 6/6E as the Foundation for Current and Next-Gen IoT
Infineon's VP Sivaram Trikutam and Nitin Dahad explore new insights in IoT landscape as the use of Wi-Fi 6/6E expands and why it serves as the foundation for current and next-generation IoT designs. We'll discuss technology trends, typical applications, future predictions and how Wi-Fi 6/6E will make our lives and IoT devices more convenient and energy efficient.
Why Observability is Key to Ensuring Reliable Embedded Software in IoT Devices
In this episode, François Baldassari from Memfault explains the concept of observability and why he believes there’s a reliability crisis in today’s embedded software. He does this in the context of changing business models for IoT deployments, from selling devices to selling solutions as a service, and why that requires vendors to identify issues in the field before the customer does. He also tal
Crowdstrike Incident Is A Wake Up Call for Security
In this embedded edge podcast, we address some of the likely causes and implications of the recent global IT outage caused by a Crowdstrike software update for Microsoft operating system-based devices.
Preparing for CRA and Open-Source Silicon Security
In this podcast, we talk focus on security, talking to Infineon Technologies about the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and its implications for the entire supply chain, plus a chat with zeroRISC about the role of open-source silicon security in embedded systems and IoT.
What You Need to Know about the Advancements in UCIe
We are currently experiencing a significant turning point in the semiconductor industry, marked by the rapid adoption of heterogeneous integration of dies into a single package. This new architecture presents unique challenges and demands. However, one thing is certain: the industry needs an interconnect that quickly and reliably links the dies. The Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) ha
Embedded World 2024 Special Podcast
In this podcast, we talk about MCUs, automotive memory and clock generators through interviews from embedded world 2024 with executives from STMicroelectronics, Micron Technology, SiTime, and Nuvoton.
Automotive Memory Trends, Software Virtualization, & Embedded Vision
In this embedded edge with Nitin podcast, we explore megatrends in memory and storage in automotive, virtualization and development tool support for automotive SoCs, and embedded vision, through interviews with Micron Technology, Green Hills Software, and e-con Systems.
The Art of Formal Verification – a chat with Ashish Darbari of Axiomise
In this episode, we talk about formal verification (FV) with Dr Ashish Darbari, founder, and CEO of Axiomise. We talk about the role of FV in enabling designs to be shipped bug-free, how FV helps developers and where it fits in the design flow, whether it’s in embedded AI, IoT or high-performance computing (HPC). We also learn about Axiomise – from the company’s founding in 2017 to its impact in t
Building Trust in IoT, Plus Smart Buildings with KNX
In this podcast, we chat with ProvenRun and Crypto Quantique about secure operating systems and hardware IP for the IoT, and with Cascoda on the success of KNX in smart buildings.
NFC Roadmap, Ambient IoT and Silicon Photonics
In this podcast, we discuss the NFC technology roadmap to 2028, why open, ambient IoT is key to the proliferation of connected devices, and an open silicon photonics platform to address HPC/AI needs.
Arduino Adds More On Board To Speed Up Idea To Prototype
In this podcast we chat with Alessandro Ranellucci of Arduino to hear about the company’s new UNO R4 32-bit development offering Wi-Fi connectivity and one-click cloud connectivity for IoT.
Embedded Edge Future of the Car Conference
Nitin Dahad, editor in chief of Embedded.com, shares an interview from the Future of the Car 2023 conference.
Memory Allocation, Digital-Friendly Analog and Configurable 64-bit RISC-V
In this podcast, we talk to SemiDynamics about its fully configurable 64-bit RISC-V core, VyperCore talks about memory allocation management to enable 10x compute performance improvement, and Agile Analog speaks on new digitally wrapped analog IP subsystems.
Renesas on Panthronics Acquisition and Synopsys' Cloud EDA and Multi-die Focus at SNUG 2023
In this episode of Embedded Edge with Nitin, Sailesh Chittipeddi from Renesas Electronics discusses the Panthronics acquisition and its relevance to the company's connectivity strategy, as well as insights from Synopsys executives at the SNUG 2023 event on cloud EDA, silicon lifecycle management, multi-die, and AI-driven EDA.
Embedded World 2023 Podcast: Serving The Smart Connected Edge
In this special edition podcast from embedded world 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany, we look at the latest in edge AI, IoT, and machine vision to serve the smart connected edge.
Software-Defined Vehicles, Intelligent Edge, and Edge Connectivity
In this podcast: a look at what’s happening in software-defined vehicles from the e/e architecture perspective, intelligent edge trends and FPGAs, plus edge connectivity, especially for asset tracking where multiple protocols need to be managed.
Designing with Chiplets To Build The Dream Chip
In this episode, we talk about chiplets, 3D stacking, heterogenous integration, and multi-die systems design. Stanford University’s Subhasish Mitra talks about his keynote at the HiPEAC conference, where he talked about using computation immersed in memory to break down the memory wall and the scaling wall and build a dream chip delivering 1000x energy efficiency. And then, we talk to Cadence, Syn
Matter Aims to Make Smart Home Devices ‘Just Work’
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) launched the Matter standard with great fanfare in Amsterdam this month, where chip vendors to consumer brands talked about its role in making all smart home products work together, no matter what connectivity protocol is used. In this podcast, we talk to some of the chip vendors about its role in making this happen.
It’s not all about Moore’s Law scaling, embedded boards and EDA 2.0
In this podcast, we talk to GlobalFoundries about serving the need of most applications that don’t need the technologies arising from Moore’s Law scaling and single-digit nanometer technologies. Plus, we talk to congatec about trends in boards and modules and to Cadence Design Systems about EDA 2.0.
Smart Homes and Post-Quantum Security
In this podcast, we talk about technologies and products for Matter, Amazon Sidewalk, Wi-Sun, and Wi-Fi 6 that help enable solutions for smart homes and smarter living, and about post-quantum cryptography, needed for when quantum computers will break current security encryption systems that the IoT depends on.
EE Times 50th Anniversary: An Editorial Review of the Electronics Industry
To commemorate the 50th anniversary, Nitin Dahad unfolds the story of the electronics industry’s evolution through the eyes of two EE|Times’ former editors-in-chief. Richard Wallace and Girish Mhatre discuss developing a world-class editorial team, the role of semiconductors today, and implications for serving the industry in the years to come.
Podcast: DAC 2022 – Connectivity IP, Chiplets, eFPGAs and Quantum Security
The second of two podcast episodes from this year’s 59th Design Automation Conference (DAC 2022). Looking beyond the main EDA vendors, we talk IP, connectivity, chiplets, eFPGAs and post-quantum cryptography.
Podcast: DAC 2022 – Digital Twins, Cloud EDA, Intelligent Design
At this year’s 59th Design Automation Conference (DAC 2022), we talked to the major EDA vendors on trends in the design automation world, pointing to digital twins and the metaverse, cloud-based EDA, and intelligent system design. Verification and democratization of silicon was also a key topic.
Podcast: embedded world 2022: Boards, software and solutions news
Third and final in our series of embedded edge podcasts from embedded world in Nuremberg highlights news from key players in boards, software and solutions.
Podcast: embedded world 2022: Latest in RISC-V
Second of three embedded edge podcasts from embedded world in Nuremberg highlights news from the RISC-V ecosystem, including new products.
Podcast: embedded world 2022: Processors, MCUs, memory, FPGAs
First of three embedded edge podcasts from embedded world in Nuremberg highlights news on processing, microcontrollers, memory and FPGAs. Plus, a special report from the Goodwood Festival of Speed on the tech behind a special 2021 McLaren 720S Spider sports car.
Separation Kernels and Deterministic Behavior in Safety Critical Systems
In this embedded edge podcast, we talk about ‘cloudification’ of connected devices, separation kernels, and the importance of deterministic behavior in mission critical and safety critical systems. Guests include Pavan Singh of Lynx Software Technologies, who explains how its MOSA.ic platform now supports deployment of Google Anthos bare metal at the mission critical edge; and Dirk Akemann of SEGG
RISC-V Adoption Growth, plus AI Needs Brain-Inspired Computing
In this episode of the embedded edge with Nitin podcast, we talk to the CEO of RISC-V International, Calista Redmond, on the growth in adoption of the RISC-V instruction set architecture, underlining the Intel announcement earlier this year as being the pivotal point in the history of RISC-V. Our second guest, Steve Pawlowski, who leads Micron’s advanced computing solutions group, talks about brai
Connected Intelligent Displays, HMIs and Edge Visualization
In this episode of the Embedded Edge podcast, we look at intelligent displays. As we see more edge intelligence being implemented, it seems a natural progression to make the human-machine interface intelligent too. We talk to two companies that have partnered to put intelligence into displays, about edge visualization capability, and about how smart displays are being used in different vertical ap
Addressing Memory Exploits to Enable Digital Security by Design
In this episode of the Embedded Edge podcast, we talk to industry veteran John Goodacre about an initiative he is leading to make computer systems architecture more ‘secure by design’ by addressing memory safety exploits. This involves use of the CHERI-enabled RISC processors that are gaining significant academic and industrial interest.
Lidar Aims for Ubiquity, Plus Hardware Agnostic Connected Car Platforms
On this podcast: we cover developments in lidar, as several makers have been telling us how they want to make lidar ubiquitous, plus we look behind the hardware agnostic connected car platform recently introduced by BlackBerry called BlackBerry Ivy. During the CES 2022 show, we caught up with Ted Tewkesbury, CEO of Velodyne Lidar, who tells us why it’s an ‘exciting’ time to be in the lidar industr
EDA trends with Joe Sawicki, plus new $4 per day hardware-as-a-service platform
On this podcast: we chat to Joe Sawicki of Siemens, who talks about EDA trends and why he thinks digitalization in the semiconductor industry will drive massive industry growth in the years ahead, plus why he cringes when people say Moore’s Law is dead. Then we talk to MikroElektronika’s founder Neb Matic on what he said is world’s first hardware-as-a-service offer for the embedded industry, offer
FPGA Clustering for HPC, Blockchain Enabling Network Sharing, Intelligent Wireless Battery Management
Xilinx talks about its new Alveo data center accelerator card and clustering solution for FPGAs in this episode of our Embedded Edge podcast. Also: Weaver Labs on how its software lets telecoms providers use blockchain to manage and monetize virtualized networks; and intelligent wireless battery management with Dukosi.
Next Generation GPU, Democratizing Quantum Computing, and Smart Building IoT
In this episode of the Embedded Edge podcast, we hear from Imagination Technologies on a next generation GPU for ray tracing on mobile; talk about open-source software for quantum computing with Cambridge Quantum; hear about a project led by sureCore to develop cryogenic IP; and chat with Cascoda on secure IP-based mesh networks for smart buildings.
A chat with Graham Curren, CEO of Sondrel
Nitin Dahad talks to Graham Curren, CEO of Sondrel, who founded the chip design service company nearly 20 years ago. We talked about why he started, their first chip design, what’s changed over the last 20 years, and about what’s in store for chip design in the future. Here’s one clue: it’s all about the size.
Bringing HPC to Embedded, New HMI Concept for Automotive, and Batteryless IoT Sensors
ADLINK talks about a new Arm based COM-HPC Altra Server type module, a HMI design firm tells us about a new concept for an automotive steering wheel, plus the CEO of EnOcean on why smart spaces needs batteryless IoT sesnsors.
The Future is Edge Autonomy | Domain Expertise Vital for IoT
What is the future of edge computing? It’s all going to be about edge autonomy and automated sharing of information between devices. And how do you start with IoT deployment? This requires both domain expertise and solution ready products. These are the two topics we explore in this episode with two embedded boards and solutions providers.
embedded edge with Nitin: DAC 2020 preview
We talk to the track chairs for this year’s virtual DAC 2020 conference to hear about some of the trending topics, especially growth in AI, ML and RISC-V
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