Will New Ultra-High-Performance AI Inference Chips Make AI Data Centers Cost-Effective?

My head is currently spinning like a top. I foolishly wondered how much power AI-heavy data centers are currently consuming, and how much they are expected to consume in the coming years, and now I’m sorry I asked.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that global electricity demand from data centers will more than double to approximately 945 TWh by 2030, primarily driven by … Read More → "Will New Ultra-High-Performance AI Inference Chips Make AI Data Centers Cost-Effective?"

MOSA, VITA 100 and Mission Critical Processing Systems

In this week’s podcast I investigate VITA, MOSA, and mission critical distributed processing systems! My guest is Daniel Toohey from Mercury Systems. Daniel and I discuss the new VITA 100 standard, how MOSA aligns with VITA and the critical role that system management plays in distributed systems. I also check out new research that questions long-held assumptions about … Read More → "MOSA, VITA 100 and Mission Critical Processing Systems"

Exceptional Multi-Mode Antennas for Your Inimitable Connected Devices

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m a digital logic design engineer by trade. I bask in the certainty of the digital 0 and 1 domain, my mind lurches on its gimbals when faced with the wibbly-wobbly world of analog, and it cowers at the thought of radio frequency (RF) design, which—in my humble opinion—is best left to those who are … Read More → "Exceptional Multi-Mode Antennas for Your Inimitable Connected Devices"

The Trials and Tribulations of Connectivity Integration (and How Taoglas can Help!)

My special guest this week is Dermot O’Shea, CEO of Taoglas! Dermot and I discuss the biggest design and development challenges engineers face today when integrating connectivity into their designs, how Taoglas can speed up time to market for IoT designs and the educational resources included in the Taoglas AntennaXpert.

 

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Reinventing the Wheel… and the Motor… and the Powertrain

There are lots of things I know nothing about. If I were to create a list, electric motors would likely appear near the top. I do remember one of my lecturers at university droning on and on about electric motors and generators. Unfortunately, I don’t actually recall anything he said. All I vaguely remember is him sounding a bit like the muted, mwah-wah-WAH-wah trombone … Read More → "Reinventing the Wheel… and the Motor… and the Powertrain"

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Advanced Solenoid and Valve Control
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Lars Jaskulski from Analog Devices and Amelia Dalton explore the what, where, and how of solenoid actuators. They also investigate the challenges associated with solenoids and solenoid valve control and how Analog Devices’ Quad Smart Serial-Controlled Solenoid and Motor Driver can help detect solenoid plunger movements, improve energy efficiency, lower heat generation and more. 
Aug 18, 2025
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Libby's Lab

Scopes out Samtec Samtec AcceleRate HD Mezzanine Strips

Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Samtec

Join Libby and Demo in this episode of “Libby’s Lab” as they explore the Samtec AcceleRate HD Mezzanine Strips, available at Mouser.com! These robust connectors are perfect for industrial robotics and other demanding applications. Keep your circuits charged and your ideas sparking!

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Posted on Aug 27 at 12:54pm by thegatewayprocessgirl
UNLOCK THE MASTER KEY SYSTEM: The EXCHANGE of currency INTERRUPTS our POWER CIRCUIT It PRE-VENTS the evolution of our species and our planet RE-FUSE to exchange currency IN-ORDER to RAISE the vibration frequency and amplitude of the collective consciousness an order of MAGNITUDE Making all exchanges POSITIVE and resonating into ...
Posted on Aug 27 at 12:20pm by thegatewayprocessgirl
I'd like to share with you My Universe...and I was hoping to get some notes: 1. There is no such "thing" as "0". LOL MATH The UNIVESRAL Language of IMAGINARY NUMBERS. When you have "no thing" you have INFINITE POTENTIAL. Replace 0 with "Infinity" (WAU, MOM) and NOW we're "cooking with gas" (...
Posted on Aug 25 at 7:24am by Max Maxfield
I remember when FM radios in cars in the UK started to become more widely available in the mid-1960s. Even though they have many advantages over AM, I still have a nostalgic regard for AM transmissions...
Posted on Aug 22 at 6:52pm by traneusee
540 to 1710 kHz AM broadcast receivers (except in cars) use loop antennas. Loop antennas from 1941 used flat spirals of wire glued to flat cardboard or masonite panels. Modern loop antennas are coils wound on ferrite rods. Loop antennas have parallel tuning capacitors tuned to resonance at the specific frequency the receiver ...
Posted on Aug 22 at 6:30am by Max Maxfield
"...but they’d still move away from me on the bus…" Are you sure the only reason for this was your antenna?
Posted on Aug 21 at 1:48pm by JK
NOTES: “...best left to those who are already unhinged to start with.” I’m blushing! I wasn’t going to answer this article after my “Letters To The Writer” of yesterday, but when you practically name me, well... First, I should point out that analog actually IS digital, just in ...
Posted on Aug 20 at 5:59pm by traneusee
Small forklifts with hydraulic motors in their wheels have been driving sideways for years.
Posted on Aug 20 at 8:27am by Max Maxfield
Ever since your visit to Azerbaijan, I've been hearing great things about the plumbing over there :-)
Posted on Aug 19 at 2:35pm by JK
“...that’s why I’d take you along.” Oh no way. No sir. I’m not going through THAT again: (“Say, does this handkerchief smell like chloroform to you?”, and next thing you know you’re on a eight-month contract job in Azerbaijan).
Posted on Aug 19 at 2:21pm by Max Maxfield
I must admit that I'd been worrying about potential problems with the plumbing -- that's why I'd take you along. Re the Elves, I agree, they aren't always cuddly. Take the ones in Shadows Fall by Simon Green (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1932100458) -- these bad boys (and girls) come ...
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When I grew up in the 1960s, the technologies of the time seemed incredibly advanced. Now, in hindsight (the one exact science), I choose to think of them as being "delightfully retro."...
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In this episode of Chalk Talk, John Ferguson from Siemens and Amelia Dalton explore how we can drive 3D IC innovation with Siemens Calibre MultiPhysics Work Flow. They also investigate the implications of thermal issues on 3D IC design, the benefits of multiphysics simulations from the concept stage throughout the design cycle, and the steps included in the Siemens fully automated MultiPhysics Work Flow.
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AMP Mini CT Low Profile Inverted Through Board Connectors
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Sarah Smith from TE Connectivity and Amelia Dalton investigate the benefits of the AMP Mini CT Low Profile Inverted Through Board Connectors from TE Connectivity. They also examine how these solutions can reduce shadowing in lighting applications and can facilitate a simpler assembly of solid-state LED lighting applications.
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OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT
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Simplifying Position Control with Advanced Stepper Motor Driver
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Jiri Keprda from STMicroelectronics and Amelia Dalton explore the benefits of the powerSTEP01 is a system-in-package from STMicroelectronics. They also examine how this solution can streamline overall position control architecture, the high level commands included in this solution and the variety of advanced diagnostics included in the powerSTEP01 system-in-package.
Jan 21, 2025
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High Power Charging Inlets
All major truck and bus OEMs will be launching electric vehicle platforms within the next few years and in order to keep pace with on-highway and off-highway EV innovation, our charging inlets must also provide the voltage, current and charging requirements needed for these vehicles. In this episode of Chalk Talk, Amelia Dalton and Drew Reetz from TE Connectivity investigate charging inlet design considerations for the next generation of industrial and commercial transportation, the differences between AC only charging and fast charge and high power charging inlets, and the benefits that TE Connectivity’s ICT high power charging inlets bring to these kinds of designs.
Aug 30, 2024
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