The EEcosystem Podcast

First Principles, SpaceX Lessons, and the Future of PCB Design with AI

What happens when a SpaceX engineer takes on one of the toughest problems in electronics?
In this episode, Quilter CEO Sergiy Nesterenko shares how first-principles thinking and lessons from his time at SpaceX led him to tackle the decades-old bottleneck in PCB design: manual layout.
From his triple major at Berkeley to building avionics for Falcon 9, Sergiy brings unique insights into why auto-routers failed, how reinforcement learning changes the game, and what the future of PCB design with AI might look like.
🔗 Learn more: Quilter.ai 
🔗 Connect with Sergiy on LinkedIn 

Strengthening U.S. Electronics: Supply Chains, Workforce & Innovation with David Schild

In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner speaks with David Schild, Executive Director of the PCBAA, about the state of U.S. electronics manufacturing and what it means for engineers.
Topics include:
How supply chain resilience impacts product design
New initiatives to support U.S.-based manufacturing
Addressing workforce shortages in engineering
Why engineers should engage with industry groups
If you’re an engineer in the U.S., this conversation is packed with insights on where the industry is heading , and how you can be part of shaping it.
🔗 Access free EEcosystem Masterclasses: https://www.theeecosystem.com
For educational and industry awareness purposes only. Not political or campaign-related.

Siemens and Microchip Partner to Unleash New Design Workflow

In this exclusive interview recorded at Microchip MASTERs 2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, Judy Warner sits down with Roger Richey (Chief Architect, Microchip) and Matt Bromley (VP, Siemens EDA) to discuss the powerful new partnership between Microchip and Siemens.
Together, they explore how Siemens’s new PartQuest Design Enablement platform is transforming the engineer’s journey, from component discovery to design integration, leveraging AI and powerful data intelligence.
Learn More about Part Quest Design Enablement 

NEW High-Speed Digital Design Masterclass with Eric Bogatin

Join Judy Warner, founder of The EEcosystem, and Professor Eric Bogatin, world-renowned signal integrity expert, as they introduce this graduate-level, 30+ hour course designed to sharpen your engineering intuition and skills in high-speed digital design.
This comprehensive, online masterclass is completely free to engineers worldwide, thanks to the support of our industry sponsors. You’ll get structured, bite-sized lessons covering signal integrity, power integrity, timing, stackups, vias, PDN, and measurement—practical knowledge you can apply immediately.
🚀 Advance your career. Build better designs. Become a better engineer.
👉 Register now: https://www.theeecosystem.com/hsdd-masterclass

AI, Power Integrity and, the Future of Engineering

In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner catches up with legendary power integrity expert Steve Sandler, founder of Picotest, fresh off a European tour of PCIM and the IEEE SPI conference. They dive deep into the unprecedented pace of AI-driven innovation, its impact on power systems and thermal management, and how engineers can stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing landscape.
 
Steve shares practical advice for engineers—young and seasoned—on building intuition, finding mentorship, and navigating the expanding gap between academia and industry. Plus, hear his take on the role of AI in design tools, the limitations of SPICE, and why old-school wisdom is more important than ever.
 
🔧 Whether you’re struggling with thermal design, scaling innovation, or just trying to keep up with the AI wave, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
 
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
 
Episode Links:
📌 Featured Guest Steve Sandler – Founder and Managing Director of PicoTest Connect with Steve: LinkedIn
📚 Resources & Mentions
PicoTest Online Measurement Class
PicoTest Solutions Page
Signal Integrity Journal
DesignCon Call for Papers (2026)
Steve's Recommended Strategy: Pair old wisdom with young energy
Sponsor Links:
📘 Join The EEcosystem Community  and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy. Also enjoy more technical downloads and community member-only 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.
 
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. 
🔌 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

Why Glass Core is the Next Leap in High-Speed Design

In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner sits down with Steve Hillerich, Product Manager at Samtec, to explore the breakthrough potential of Glass Core Technology (GCT). Discover how Samtec is redefining high-speed interconnects, miniaturization, and system integration by controlling every aspect of glass substrate development—from TGV drilling to RDL patterning.
Plus, get a sneak peek at Samtec’s upcoming demos at IMS and their exciting work on a Process Design Kit (PDK) for custom glass board designs.
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering Masterclasses from Eric Bogatin, resources, and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com 🔗 Show Links https://Samtec.com/GCT www.samtec.com/IMS 📍 Visit Samtec at IMS Booth #1453 in San Francisco
 
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
📘 Join The EEcosystem Community  and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy. Also enjoy more technical downloads and community member-only 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.
 
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. 
 
🔌 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 
 

Evolved Engineering: Eli Hughes on the New Era of Embedded Development

In this conversation, Eli Hughes discusses his journey as a “full-stack hardware engineer” and his work with NXP as a technical content creator. He discusses how he’s leveraged the NXP FRDM (Freedom) development platform and the importance of hands-on learning in engineering education. He emphasizes the accessibility of modern development tools and their impact on both students and professionals in the field. The conversation also covers various applications and use cases for FRDM and other open-source tools.
 
👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more engineering conversations that educate, equip, and inspire!
 
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Episode Links:
FRDM Development board and designs
https://www.nxp.com/design/design-center/development-boards-and-designs/frdm-development-boards:FRDM?cid=ad_pro25006_tac2183350
Application Code Hub
https://mcuxpresso.nxp.com/appcodehub
Expansion Board Hub
https://mcuxpresso.nxp.com/eb-hub
 
Sponsor Links:
📘 Join The EEcosystem Community  and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy. Also enjoy more technical downloads and community member-only 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.
 
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. 
🔌 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

100th Episode Special: Launching Transmission Lines 101 and a New Masterclass Series with Eric Bogatin

In this special 100th episode, Judy Warner welcomes Dr. Eric Bogatin to celebrate and share an exciting announcement: the launch of Transmission Lines 101, the first course in The EEcosystem Electronics Masterclass series. Thanks to sponsors Rohde & Schwarz and Polar Instruments, this foundational course is offered FREE to engineers worldwide. Tune in to learn more about the Masterclass vision, what the course offers, and what’s ahead for The EEcosystem community.
 
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
 
Episode Links:
Register Now for FREE Electronics Masterclass: Transmission Lines 101 with Prof Eric Bogatin
https://www.theeecosystem.com/master-classes
 
Join the EEcosystem for a FREE 90-day subscription to the Signal Integrity Academy. 200+ hours of online Eric Bogatin training!
https://theeecosystem.com
 
Get your FREE Subscription to Signal Integrity Journal (Technical Editor, Eric Bogatin)
https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/
 
Eric Bogatin’s book Signal and Power Integrity - Simplified
https://tinyurl.com/36rfwyec
 
Eric Bogatin Books from Artech House
https://us.artechhouse.com/cw_Search.aspx?k=Eric+Bogatin
 
Sponsor Links:
📘 Join The EEcosystem Community  and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy. Also enjoy more technical downloads and community member-only 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.
 
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. 
🔌 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

AI Innovation in PCB Design and Manufacturing

Sean Patterson, CTO of Summit Interconnect, joins Judy Warner to explore how AI is transforming PCB manufacturing and design engineering. They discuss industry challenges, workforce adaptation, and how AI can drive collaboration and innovation. Sean also introduces CrossGen.ai, his new online community designed to help engineers and tech professionals navigate the future of AI-driven work.
 
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
 
Episode Links:
Summit Website https://summitinterconnect.com/
CrosGen AI Community https://www.crossgen-ai.com/
 
Sponsor Links:
📘 Join The EEcosystem Community  and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy. Also enjoy more technical downloads and community member-only 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.
 
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. 
🔌 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

Engineering Workflow at the Velocity of Innovation

In this fast-paced episode, we explore how engineering teams can keep up with the breakneck speed of innovation driven by an explosion of new technologies that leverage digital twins, and virtual prototyping. Roberto Piacentini Filho of Keysight shares insights on the evolving role of design engineers in an era where innovation is faster—and cheaper than ever before.
If you're navigating workflow choices, tool overload, or seeking clarity on data integration—from electrical to EMI—this episode offers actionable guidance to help you thrive in the next 3–5 years of rapid tech evolution.
 
🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com
Episode Links:
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/home.html
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/learn.html
Sponsor Links:
📘 Join The EEcosystem Community  and receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy. Also enjoy more technical downloads and community member-only 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.
 
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. 
🔌 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