The EEcosystem Podcast
Welcome to The EEcosystem Podcast, a podcast for Electrical Engineers who design and develop advanced technology applications. Each week we feature conversations with experts and subject matter experts that will help you navigate your design across all disciplines and stakeholders through a systems-based perspective. Subjects discussed are packaging, components, supply chain, materials, PCB design, fab, assembly, SI/PI/EMI, RF/MW/mmWave, embedded systems, test and measurement, and more. For more information, please visit our website for more technical resources and to join our online engineering community: https://theeecosytem.com.
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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Welcome to episode one of our DesignCon 2025 Pre-Game Tailgate Party Series! Today’s guest is Matthew Burns of Samtec. We discuss the upcoming DesignCon 2025 and the emerging technologies and trends that will be featured at the show–mostly focused on the rapid technological advancements driven by AI and the current challenges and opportunities engineers will face this year.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Samtec DesignCon Page: https://samtec.com/designcon
Sponsor Links:
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
In this special edition of The EEcosystem Podcast Onsite Insights, Judy Warner is on location at EMD Electronics in San Diego. She is joined by Krishna Arangode of Kaisen Analytix and Venky Sundaram of 3D System Scaling LLC. Together they discuss ways that the Semiconductor industry is exploring ways to leverage modern AI-driven data analytics to increase productivity and value for both hardware engineers and the entire design and development ecosystem.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Kaisen Analytix Webiste
https://www.kaizenanalytix.com/
EMD Electronics (Advanced Packagin Materials)
https://www.emdgroup.com/en/expertise/electronics.html
iMAPS - International Microelectronics Packaging Society
https://imaps.org/
Sponsor Links:
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
In this conversation, David Schild, the executive director of the Printed Circuit Board Association America (PCBAA) gives a post-election update on the organization’s continuing efforts to expand congressional to support and strengthen the US PCB supply chain. He discusses the critical implications for both professional engineers and the electronics industry. Additionally, he discusses upcoming opportunities with a new incoming 119th Congress in 2025, including early efforts to secure a 25% tax credit for companies purchasing PCBs in the US.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
PCBAA Website
https://www.pcbaa.org/
Become a Member of PCBAA
https://www.pcbaa.org/join.html
Follow PCBAA on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/printed-circuit-board-association-of-america/posts/?feedView=all
Sponsor Links:
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
In this conversation, Shane Whiteside, President and CEO of Summit Interconnect, discusses the current state of the PCB industry, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities for growth. He emphasizes the importance of a resilient supply chain, especially in light of recent geopolitical tensions and the lessons learned from COVID-19. Shane also highlights the role of design engineers in ensuring the reliability of PCBs and the advocacy efforts of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) to secure tax credits and support for the industry.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Summit Interconnect Website
https://summitinterconnect.com/
Summit PCB Webinar Series
https://summitinterconnect.com/webinars/
PCBAA
https://www.pcbaa.org/
Sponsor Links:
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
In this conversation, Phillip Gulley, Co-founder of CoFactor, discusses how engineers can benefit from Cofactr’s enhanced supply chain risk management and traceability through AI and data-driven solutions. He highlights the importance of cross-functional visibility, compliance, and proactive management in critical aerospace, defense, and medical technology industries.
Episode Links
Cofactr Website
Space News Investment announcment
Sponsor Links
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
In this episode, Collin Stoner, co-owner of Zenode.ai, shares how his frustration with tedious component searches led to an AI-powered tool for engineers. After designing over 250 PCBs, he and his co-founder created Zenode.ai to streamline workflows and save time, while retaining engineering judgment and intuition in their designs. Built by engineers for engineers, this tool uses AI and NLP to eliminate repetitive tasks and boost productivity. Don’t miss this game-changing innovation that is FREE for design engineers!
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Zenode.ai Website
https://zenode.ai/#how-to
Sponsor Links:
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In this conversation, Richard Duvall and Roberto Piacentini Filho from Keysight EDA discuss the transformative impact of AI and machine learning on design engineering. They explore the implications and integration of AI-assisted tools in workflows, the implications for 5G and 6G design, the importance of AI infrastructure, and the power integrity challenges in data centers.
Keysight EDA 2025 launch event is on December 3, 2024, and will feature a closer look into the subjects discussed in this podcast. See the link below to learn more and register.
Join The EEcosystem Community for more free technical resources and to connect with industry experts and peers
https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
EDA 2025 Product Launch Event | Keysight
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/cmp/2024/eda-2025-product-launch-event.html
What's New in RF and Microwave Design | Keysight
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/lib/resources/software-releases/whats-new-in-rf-microwave.html
What's New page for High-Speed Circuit Design
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/lib/resources/software-releases/whats-new-in-high-speed-digital.html
AIDRFIC | Natcast
https://natcast.org/research-and-development/aidrfic
Natcast Announces Anticipated Awardees, Approximately $30 Million Investment
https://natcast.org/nstc-jump-start-anticipated-awardees
Sponsor Links:
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
In this conversation, Breadboard CEO Zachary Feuerstein discusses the innovative AI-enabled supply chain platform designed to streamline the procurement process for engineers and manufacturers. He highlights the challenges faced in the electronic supply chain and the solutions offered by integrating AI and LLMs to structure data, creating unique features that set Breadboard apart from competitors. The discussion also addresses industry skepticism regarding automation in engineering and presents quantifiable time and cost savings achieved through the platform.
Join The EEcosystem community for more free engineering content and member-only benefits. https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Breadboard Website
https://www.breadboard.com/
Book a Free Breadboard Demo
https://www.breadboard.com/contact
Sponsor Links:
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
In this conversation, Antonio Becerra Esteban of CELUS discusses the integration of AI in hardware design workflows, focusing on how the CELUS design platform is freeing up hours for design engineers. We talk honestly about the challenges and opportunities AI presents for designers, particularly for component search and schematic design. The CELUS free tool and platform integrate with Altium, Eagle, and KiCAD. It will soon announce integration with another leading CAD tool!
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
🚀CELUS Free Component Search and Schematic Capture Platform
CELUS Website https://www.celus.io/
CELUS LinkedIn Company Page
Sponsor Links
📘 Visit The EEcosystem Website receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and more technical downloads and community member benefits.
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now.
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics.
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there.
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs.
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website
💡For a free subscription Signal Integrity Journal and articles about SI/PI/EMI, news and technical resources follow the link above.
📰 Subscribe to Analog io a grass-roots weekly Newsletter written by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers!
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Valentina Ratner, co-founder of AllSpice.io, talks about their game-changing platform for hardware engineers. She discusses how it streamlines design reviews, version control, and team collaboration, all powered by AI. Valentina explains how their "GitHub for hardware" tool boosts productivity, reduces errors, and allows engineers to focus on innovation. Perfect for teams ready to modernize their workflow using their existing tech stack. Join
The EEcosystem community for more free engineering content and member-only benefits. https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
Visit the AllSpice.io Website https://allspice.io/
Sponsor Links:
👨🏽💻For free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/products/software/pathwave-design-software.html
💻 Visit Cofactr for AI-Powered real-time part data Intelligence and supply chain connected workflow and logistics. https://www.cofactr.com/
🔗For all of your high-speed and RF connectors visit the Samtec website and access excellent engineering resources while you are there. https://www.samtec.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.com/
🌎 Visit Isola Group global for High performance laminates and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing, as well as new IC packaging interposer https://www.isola-group.com/
💽 For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
💡For SI/PI/EMI News and Technical Resources and to register for a free subscription visit the Signal Integrity Journal today. https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
🔌 Picotest specializes in high fidelity testing and measurement tools, primarily for power-related applications. Visit their website for more product information and excellent training materials from expert Steve Sandler https://www.picotestonline.com/
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