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Embedded Insiders

Embedded Computing Design

Hosted on the www.embeddedcomputing.com website, the Embedded Insiders Podcast is a fun electronics talk show for hardware design engineers, software developers, and academics. Organized by Tiera Oliver, Assistant Managing Editor, and Ken Briodagh, Editor-in-Chief of Embedded Computing Design, each episode highlights embedded industry veterans who tackle trends, news, and new products for the embedded, IoT, automotive, security, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and other technology marketplaces in a light and accessible format.

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Thursday · 40 min
The AI-Powered Future of RF Design & The Evolution of Embedded Systems
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Embedded Insiders, David Connolly, Product Management Director at Taoglas, dives into the company's AI-driven antenna product recommendation engine within its AntennaXpert toolset. David explains the solution's impact on RF system design and how it helps engineers quickly and efficiently identify, evaluate, and integrate the right antenna for their application. Check out the video segment here: https://youtu.be/4limtwXTNYY Next, Rich and Vin are back with a Dev Talk comparing the embedded systems of today and those from 25 years ago. But first, our Production Editor, Chad Cox, joins us to share some information on his recent trip with John Deere. Be sure to check out the news here. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
August 27 · 50 min
MCUs for Humanoids and the Future of Embedded Apps
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ren Sun, the Regional Head of MCU Marketing and Business Development at GigaDevice, joins the podcast to share the company's latest developments in the global market, specifically with its GD32 MCU product portfolio and opportunities for GD32 within humanoid robotics applications. Next, Rich and Rolf Segger, the Founder of SEGGER, discuss ways to simplify the design of embedded applications, a term the company refers to as EmApps. Users can have SEGGER write the apps for them, or they can get an SDK from SEGGER and do it themselves. The two also dive into TinyML, where it should and should not be deployed, and why. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
August 20 · 37 min
Edge AI Security: Why Secure-by-Design Engineering Matters
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Kudelski Labs' Senior Vice President leading the Go-to-Market team, Christoph Nichols. The two discuss Edge AI Security, diving into the company's secure-by-design engineering approach that helps manufacturers develop and deploy products safely through their entire lifecycle. Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FpnrAYl-qA Next, Rich and Steve Hanna, a Distinguished Engineer at Infineon, discuss the crossroads between embedded devices needing updates and patches for bug fixes and security vulnerabilities, and the fact that these devices may not have the memory space to do so. What do you do? For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
August 13 · 45 min
Energy Issues in Data Centers & MCUs vs. MPUs
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Tony Lennon, who works in Product Marketing for Multi-Domain System Modeling at MathWorks, to discuss energy issues in data centers. Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnutVGIwXg Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the differences between MCUs and MPUs and how to determine which to use in your design. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
August 6 · 1 hr 3 min
A Deep Dive Into the Connectivity Ecosystem: Wireless Trends, Standards & Innovation
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Steve Belletete, Applications Director at Skyworks, joins the podcast to share insight into the company's Multi-Market product line. We deep dive into the performance considerations for Sub-GHz Front-End Modules, emerging trends in Sub-GHz Connectivity, the Cat-M, RedCap, and eRedCap Evolution, and much more. Next, Rich and Tobin Richardson, the CSA’s President and CEO, discuss how the global body encompassing hundreds of companies creates and promotes open, universal standards in the wireless space. But first, we're talking about the EU AI Act. What is it and why is it important? For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
July 30 · 42 min
Ambient IoT, the Thread Standard, and Acquisitions in Edge AI
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're discussing the continued evolution of Ambient IoT with Giampaolo Marino, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Energous. We're diving into battery dependency, the benefits of continuous, always-on data for AI, and how the company's partnership with e-peas supports battery-free sensor deployments through wireless power and energy harvesting. Next, Rich and Ann Olivo, the Vice-President of Marketing for the Thread Group, discuss the Thread standard. Thread is part of the IEEE 802.15.4 wireless protocol and operates at very low power. The two discuss the importance of the protocol and the newly unveiled app that simplifies the process for developers. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
July 23 · 1 hr
Building Smarter AI: The Future of Edge Architecture & Innovation
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Bob Kunz, Chief Architect at Ambarella, joins the podcast to discuss the company's current role in the low-power, high-performance edge AI market. We dive into the demands for AI compute and power generation for AI system designers and developers, and the architectural innovations emerging today. Next, Rich and Vin sit down with Jason Hallstrom, the Chairman of the embedded world technical conference, to discuss the upcoming embedded world North America taking place on September 22-24 in Anaheim, California. Register for AI at the Edge Day on September 3rd. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
July 16 · 45 min
Qualcomm's Acquisition of Arduino & Bringing Down EV Costs with Hardware and Battery Innovation
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Marcello Majonchi, Chief Product Officer at Arduino, to discuss the Qualcomm acquisition, whether Arduino will continue to develop on non-Qualcomm platforms and products, and the company's future plans. Next, Yednesh Parnaik, Head of Strategic Sales & Growth for Automotive, EV & Industrial Automation at ENNOVI, joins the podcast to discuss electrification and AI. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
July 9 · 38 min
The Role of Industrial SBCs & MCU Architecture Loyalty
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Kelly Peralta, VP Sales and Business Development at Gateworks Corporation, joins us to discuss the company's current role in the industrial SBC market. We also dive into how trends such as edge computing and AI will shape the evolution of SBCs. Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk about MCU architecture loyalty. They're discussing whether AI removes the hurdle of rewriting code for different architectures and how it could affect MCU vendors. But first, we're diving into some more recent news about custom AI chips and what this could mean for the companies hopping on the trend. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
July 2 · 45 min
When AI Understands Hardware & Raises the Stakes for Cybersecurity
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ethan Gibbs, CEO of Embedder, joins us to discuss his company's AI firmware engineering platform. Built for embedded development, the Embedder hardware-aware coding agent is designed to reduce the time it takes engineers to read datasheets and write the code. It poses the question: What happens when AI actually understands the hardware? Next, Rich and Steve Hanna, a Distinguished Engineer at Infineon, discuss the increasing capabilities and access to AI tools and how they can potentially help cybercriminals by providing more sophisticated tools that make their job easier. How is AI reshaping the threat landscape, and what does it mean for the future of cybersecurity? For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
June 25 · 23 min
Smart Flow Measurement & Innovation on the Exhibition Floor: Sciosense and COMPUTEX 2026
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Norbert Breyer, Director of Marketing & Product Management at Sciosense, to discuss the company's new UFC23 Ultrasonic Flow Converter. Next is a special segment recorded live from COMPUTEX 2026. Ken Briodagh sat down with James Huang, Chairman of TAITRA, to discuss the vision behind this year's trade show and exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, and the trends shaping the future of technology. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
June 18 · 43 min
How Synthetic DNA for Data Storage Could Help the Memory Crisis
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dr. Kavyashree Keremane, a postdoctoral researcher in materials science and engineering, and Dr. Bed Poudel, a research professor at Penn State University, join the podcast to share their work exploring something that sounds almost futuristic, but is quickly becoming very real: using synthetic DNA as a medium for data storage. Watch the video interview here: https://youtu.be/_GupJZZypn4 Read the story here: https://embeddedcomputing.com/technology/storage/how-synthetic-dna-for-data-storage-could-help-the-memory-crisis Next, Rich and John Grady, the CEO of Ayla Networks, discuss the challenges of supporting IoT across various regions. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
June 11 · 42 min
Navigating the Cyber Resilience Act with NXP Semiconductors and Axis Communications
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're diving into the EU Cyber Resilience Act with Giuseppe Guagliardo, Senior Product Manager at NXP Semiconductors, and Axel Keskikangas, Product Cybersecurity Architect at Axis Communications. During the discussion, the two provide an overview of the regulation and explain how NXP products and platforms help simplify CRA compliance, and how Axis supports the end user with evidence and assurance for CRA compliance. NXP Resources: CRA content hub: www.nxp.com/CRA CRA training academy: www.nxp.com/CRAacademy Application note "Ease CRA compliance with EdgeLock Discrete Portfolio": https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/application-note/AN14671.pdf Axis Resources: Cybersecurity landing page: https://www.axis.com/about-axis/cybersecurity Blog article: https://newsroom.axis.com/blog/what-is-the-cyber-resilience-act For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
June 4 · 43 min
The Future of Trusted Positioning with GNSS & AI for Code Development
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, the CEO of Qualinx, Tom Trill, joins the podcast to discuss GNSS and sovereignty. We're talking about revolutionizing GNSS with an ultra-low-power, high-performance, reconfigurable positioning and location chip designed to challenge conventional GNSS chip architectures. Then, Rich and Rod Cope, the Chief Technical Officer at Perforce Software, are discussing how to employ AI for code development, and whether you should use AI to generate code or limit it to code review. Register for the CRA Virtual Conference on Thursday, June, 25. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
May 28 · 42 min
Nanoscale Sensing: Miniaturization in Real-World Environments
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Dr. Konstantin Kloppstech, CTO at digid, joins the podcast to explain the benefits and breakthroughs his company's been able to achieve with nanoscale sensing. We discuss the miniaturization of sensors in real-world environments, reliability and durability concerns, and collaborations. Later, Rich and Altera’s President and CEO, Raghib Hussain, discuss where the company's been and where it's going. They dive into Altera's offerings, roadmap, and the relationships they've made along the way. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
May 21 · 35 min
The Next Decade of Innovation: Unified Cloud Platforms & Enterprise-Ready AI
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Yaad Oren, Global Head of SAP Research & Innovation and Managing Director of SAP Labs US, joins the podcast to discuss how emerging technologies are influencing enterprise strategy. We also discuss the company's unified cloud ERP platform and investments in next-generation innovation. For more information about SAP’s Research and Innovation, visit: SAP Innovation | About SAP SE and Generative AI | SAP Artificial Intelligence Innovations. Next, Ken sits down with Naama BAK, CEO & Founder of Understand Tech, to discuss an enterprise RAG platform designed to support mass market customers with enterprise-ready AI. But first, Ken and I recap my recent trip to Fort Worth, Texas, to attend NI Connect 2026. Read the news here. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
May 7 · 50 min
Implementing AI on RISC-V & Defining What We Really Mean by “AI”
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Andrea Gallo, CEO of RISC-V International, to discuss the company's upcoming RISC-V Summit in Bologna from June 8 - 11. They also recap this year's embedded world exhibition and conference, highlighting AI at the edge and industrial robotics as the top trends at the show. Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk discussing the different definitions of AI, and recent news about Arm becoming a silicon provider. But first, Ken and I are discussing upcoming travel to NI Connect in Fort Worth and Computex in Taipei. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
April 30 · 47 min
The Next-Generation of Flexible & Unified IoT Connectivity
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're talking about connectivity within the IoT ecosystem with Transatel's Cédric Jarkovsky, Director, Product Development & IoT Business, specifically regarding next-generation eSIMs and Private 5G networks, end-to-end monitoring and AI anomaly detection, and unified IoT management. Next, Rich is joined by Aptiv's Senior VP and Chief Product Officer, Deepali Trehan, to discuss the clear distinction between "intelligent mobility" and "autonomous drive," and how Aptiv is applying the former to many platforms that are not automobiles. But first, Ken is back from Microelectronics US in Austin, Texas, giving a recap of the sessions he moderated and the overall turnout of the event. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
April 23 · 38 min
From Software to Hardware: Rethinking the Edge AI Landscape
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Sakyasingha Dasgupta, PhD., Founder, CEO, & Chairman of Edge Cortix, to discuss Edge AI and the impact both software and hardware have when they work together efficiently at the edge. Next, Rich and Ed Kaste, the Senior Vice President of the Ultra-Low Power Business at GlobalFoundries, discuss power consumption when building an Edge-based device. GlobalFoundries is one vendor that has a lot to say about power and the rules they set around it. But first, we're highlighting some important upcoming events: Register for the 2026 Automotive Technologies Virtual Conference on May 14th. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com
April 16 · 53 min
Sustainable IoT: Why Ambient IoT Should Power the Future
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Bruno Damien, Ecosystem & Partners Marketing Director at e-peas, joins the podcast to discuss sustainable IoT. The company develops effective solutions for harvesting ambient energy with Ambient Energy Managers (AEMs) and an extensive portfolio of Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs). Next, Rich and Marc Serughetti, the Vice President of Product Line Management for the Synopsys Systems Design Group, dive into how digital twins can simplify your development process. But first, Ken talks about his upcoming trip to Austin, Texas for Microelectronics US 2026. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

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