The EEcosystem Podcast

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

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

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

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
 

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 

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/
 

This week on The EEcosystem, David Lane brings 30 years of design engineering and PCB assembly expertise to the table. He dives into the critical differences between prototypes and NPI, sharing tips to get it right early in development. Plus, discover how to harness the power best-in-class DfA and collaborating with your assembly partner early in your design process. Don’t miss this blend of experience and innovation! 
 
📘 Register on The EEcosystem Website to receive a free 90-day subscription to all of Eric Bogatin's training at The Signal Integrity Academy and enjoy more technical downloads and community member benefits.
Episode Links:
Assembly Division of Summit Interconnect Website(formerly Advanced Assembly)
DfA Design Verification Software 
 
Sponsor Links:
 
👨🏽‍💻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 

In this conversation, Judy Warner and Alex Ippich of Isola discuss the evolving landscape of high-speed digital (HSD) and RF engineering, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication and collaboration early in the design. They explore the challenges posed by the convergence of these fields, the role of digital tools in facilitating collaboration, and innovations in laminate materials that enhance design flexibility.
Show Links:
Isola Website: https://www.isola-group.com/
Isola Resource Page: https://www.isola-group.com/resources/
Alexander Ippich email: Alexander.Ippich@isola-group.com Alexander Ippich
  / alexander-ippich-64519213  
 
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.
 
📡 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 

Most factors that affect Signal Integrity are well-understood by many professional engineers. However, a whole new paradigm shift has emerged over the last twenty years as SI has moved ICs. SI Expert, Donald Telian has helped hundreds of engineers and companies working on thousands of designs around the globe to learn how to solve signal integrity in this new era of SI. Now, Telian is partnering with The EEcosystem to share this knowledge in a series of Masterclass LIVE workshops that are available to the public for the first time. In this episode, Telian explains what attendees can expect to learn and why learning in person with an experienced mentor is so critical for engineers to master these techniques and principles that can be applied immediately.

In this conversation, Steve Sandler discusses the upcoming DesignCon event and the sessions and presentations he will be giving. He also talks about the new products Picotest has developed for the emerging trend of 2000 amps in data centers and AI. Steve explains the challenges in designing and testing at these power levels and the innovations Picotest has made in cooling and load cells. He emphasizes the importance of the ecosystem and resolving knowledge gaps to keep up with increasing demands.
 
Subscribe to The EEcosystem Newsletter today and enjoy community member-only resources and benefits. https://theeecosystem.com
 
New Technologies mentioned in the show:
Picotest DesignCon Page
https://www.picotestonline.com/design...
Transient Load Steppers https://www.picotest.com/products_tra...
J2154A PerfectPulse® Differential TDR https://www.picotest.com/products_J21...
PDN Probe https://www.picotest.com/products_PDN...
Port Saves https://www.picotest.com/Port-Savers....
 
📘 Join the EEcosystem Community for member-only access to Eric Bogatin courses from Signal Integrity Academy and Samtec's Signal Integrity Workbook https://theeecosystem.com
💡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 free Technical Resources and to Learn more about Keysight Pathwave EDA Software Solutions visit the homepage now. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/produc...
📡 For Custom RF and MW PCBs visit the Transline Technology Website to learn more. Visit https://translinetech.com/
⛰️Visit Summit Interconnect for all your complex PCB manufacturing needs. https://summitinterconnect.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 the SIGLENT website to learn more about their test and measurement solutions For Every Bench. Every Engineer. Every Day. https://siglentna.com/
💽For high complexity EDA solutions visit SIEMENS EDA Website https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/
🔌 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/