Best Microelectronics Podcasts (2025)

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UT Austin Update: Water Sustainability Innovation, AI & Microelectronics Advances, Leadership Changes, DEI Shifts, and Campus News 4:12

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Good afternoon, Longhorns! It's Monday, August 4th, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.Currently, it's partly sunny with a temperature of 76 degrees. As the day progresses, expect intermittent clouds with temperatures reaching up to 97 degrees by mid-afternoon. Stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat.*Water…

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Chicagoverse 346 - Dr. Brian DeMarco (Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park) 26:51

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Jaime Black connects with Dr. Brian DeMarco, Director and Chief Technology Officer at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park and Director of the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. DeMarco breaks down all things quantum ahead of this week's Global Quantum Forum con…

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AI Co-Processors, NPUs and The Future of Cutting-Edge Artificial Intelligence 17:27

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This week’s Fish Fry is all about AI inference, NPUs and the Tensilica NeuroEdge 130 AI Co-Processor! My guest is Amol Borkar from Cadence Design Systems and we are chatting about the latest trends in AI inferencing, why there is a greater need now for AI co-processors than ever before and the multitude of benefits that the Tensilica NeuroEdge 130 …

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How the Critical Raw Materials Act Aims to Secure Europe’s Supply Chains 4:43

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The transition to a fossil-free future depends on securing critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. In this episode, we explore how the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act aims to reduce supply risks, strengthen recycling, and build a more resilient resource strategy. Learn how innovation and policy are shaping the future o…

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UT Austin Update: FLARE-X Wildfire Breakthrough, Space Mission Leadership, Hydration Tech, Softball Champions, and New Admissions Policy 2:14

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Good morning, Longhorns! It's Monday, July 28, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.First, let's talk about the weather. Currently, it's cloudy and 77 degrees. Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the day, reaching a high of 97 degrees by late afternoon. So, stay hydrated and take precautions if you're spen…

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The Power of Open Source: Solving Our Toughest Technical Challenges 18:15

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This week’s podcast is all about open source development. My podcast guests are Julie Chen and Engineering Leader Tim Juravich from Deloitte. Julie, Tim and I discuss the challenges of open source development today, how developers can navigate these issues, and where the open source road is headed in the future. Also this week, I check out a super …

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How the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Is Strengthening Device Security in the EU 4:22

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As cyberattacks on energy systems rise, the EU is taking action with the Cyber Resilience Act. In this episode, we explore how this regulation enhances the security of connected devices, from smart grids to wind turbines, ensuring products are "secure by design." Learn what manufacturers must do to comply with the new rules and how cybersecurity is…

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UT Austin Advances Water Sustainability, Welcomes New Coach, Faces Free Speech Lawsuit, and Boosts Northeast Enrollment 3:42

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Good morning, Longhorns! It's Monday, July 21, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Texas at Austin.UT Austin is making significant strides in water sustainability with the development of the WaterHub, a 9,600-square-foot facility set to become the largest of its kind at a U.S. university. Scheduled to be operational by fall 2027,…

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UT Austin News: Water Sustainability, Tuition Waivers, DEI Layoffs, Free Speech Lawsuit, and New Basketball Coach Announced 4:25

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Good morning, Longhorns! It's Monday, July 21, 2025, and here's your latest campus news.The University of Texas at Austin is making significant strides in water sustainability with the development of the WaterHub, a 9,600-square-foot facility set to become the largest of its kind at a U.S. university. Scheduled to be operational by fall 2027, the W…

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Scalability, Modularity, Flexibility with QMCs and VITA 93 16:39

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My podcast guest this week is Jan Zimmerman from TEWS Technologies. Jan and I are talking all about VITA 93 – a new QMC mezzanine card standard and why scalability, modularity and flexibility are central elements of this new standard. Jan and I also discuss the unique I/O capabilities of QMCs and how TEW Technologies is furthering innovation in thi…

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Chicagoverse 345 - Live Event Strategies With Industry Professionals (Live @ Soho House Chicago) 31:39

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Heidi Auvenshine, Marketing and Partnerships Director of The Playpen Chicago™, and Jordan Williams, Founder at Chicago Run Collective and Press & Play Cafe, come together for the Live Event Strategies With Industry Professionals Dynasty Panelcast at Soho House Chicago. Williams and Auvenshine share what goes into activating a successful event, from…

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What Role Do 5G, IoT, and Smart Meters Play in Energy Management? 4:55

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The future of energy is digital. In this episode, we explore how the Internet of Energy is transforming the way electricity is produced, distributed, and consumed. Discover how smart grids, IoT-enabled sensors, and communication protocols like EEBUS, MQTT, and OCPP enable seamless energy management across industries. Learn how digitalisation is mak…

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Chicagoverse 344 - Lisa Nucci (Choose Chicago) 27:41

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Dynasty Podcasts returns to Choose Chicago to speak with Lisa Nucci, the agency's Chief Marketing Officer, about the new Never Done, Never Outdone campaign. Nucci shares the origins and objectives of the new City of Chicago marketing campaign, detailing how the tourism office connected with residents from all corners of the city for their input on …

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No batteries? No problem. Powercast and The Freedom of Wireless Power 14:18

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My podcast this week is Eric Biel from Powercast! Eric and I explore each of Powercast’s innovative wireless power solutions, the origins of their Lifetime power solution, the benefits of their next generation RFID tags, and super cool new applications they unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show this year.…

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Why Sector Coupling Is the Key to a Sustainable Energy Transition 4:37

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The future of energy lies in the seamless integration of electricity, heating, transport, and industry. In this episode, we explore how sector coupling optimises the use of renewable energy, ensuring green electricity is efficiently stored and distributed. Learn how technologies like electrolysis, digital twins, and data spaces are shaping the All …

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Chicagoverse 343 - Developing Your Voice as a Content Creator (Live @ Soho House) 35:31

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Chicago creators Madeline Ford, Gianna Rieger (aka @g.wizzle_), and Dan Ways (aka Dan Hemenway) speak on the Developing Your Voice as a Content Creator Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago. The three social and digital creators share insights into their process and how they've developed and defined their unique online voices. They also op…

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Chicagoverse 342 - Lizzie Everett x Catherine Everett (@twosauced x Family Dinner x Saucy Media House) 29:58

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Lizzie Everett and Catherine Everett of @twosauced return to Dynasty Podcasts to speak about their new entrepreneurial ventures in an interview recorded at Tortello. The content creator sisters share details about their new social dining series Family Dinner, offering their thoughts on expanding into longform storytelling on YouTube. The Everetts a…

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What Role Do Hydrogen and Power-to-Heat Play in Green Industry? 5:30

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Industry accounts for 25% of global CO₂ emissions, with inefficient motors and process heat as the main culprits. In this episode, we explore how energy-efficient electric motors, industrial heat pumps, hydrogen, and Power-to-Heat solutions are transforming manufacturing. Discover why electrification and smart regulations are essential for a greene…

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Chicagoverse 341- Dario Monni x Jill Gray (Tortello Pastificio) 33:19

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Jaime Black visits Tortello Pastificio in Wicker Park to interview Dario Monni, the pasta shop'sChef and Co-owner, and Co-owner Jill Gray. Monni and Gray speak on the level of care that goes into every element of managing Tortello, from the emphasis on high quality ingredients to the menu offerings and more. Monni also shares his culinary inspir…

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Collaborative Delivery Explained with Leofwin Clark 46:00

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Leofwin Clark, Education Director for the Water Collaborative Delivery Association, takes us on a journey from the inception of collaborative design up through present day, and highlights unique aspects of the different flavors of collaborative design. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses Bluefield’s recent research covering upcoming water investments and…

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IQT Explains: Asymmetric Deterrence 30:04

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Welcome to the IQT Podcast. In this episode of "IQT Explains," we explore asymmetric deterrence — a strategic approach in modern defense that emphasizes quantity, innovation, and resilience over traditional firepower, led by our host, Kevin Schaeffer. Joining him are Kevin Wepasnick, a senior technology architect and drone systems enthusiast, and S…

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Chicagoverse 340 - Henry Cai (3LP) 21:25

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Jaime Black visits upscale Chinese fast food spot 3LP to talk to restaurant owner and entrepreneur Henry Cai. Cai speaks on the journey of taking 3LP from an Instagram order concept to a ghost kitchen project to setting up shop in a brick and mortar location in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The restaurateur also shares how collaborations with local …

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Vision, Photonics, and Radar: How indie is Empowering the Next Generation of Automotive Design 13:40

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Automotive design takes center stage in this week’s podcast. My guest is Chet Babla from indie. Chet and I chat about the automotive megatrends driving automotive innovation today. We also explore how radar and vision will shape the future of in-cabin and exterior automotive applications and how indie is supporting the next generation of vision and…

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How Power Electronics and Semiconductors Boost Heat Pump Efficiency 5:31

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Heating and hot water account for nearly half of global building energy consumption, with fossil fuels still dominating the sector. In this episode, we explore how heat pumps – powered by renewable electricity – are transforming heating efficiency, reducing CO₂ emissions, and even supporting the power grid. Discover the latest breakthroughs, from s…

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Fish Fry Special Edition: 2025 International Women in Engineering Day 31:35

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Welcome to our second annual International Women in Engineering Day Fish Fry podcast! My special guests are Sonja Brown from TDK, Chandana Tamma from Rehlko, and Sonja Ghelani from Texas Instruments. I sat down with each of these esteemed engineers and discussed their journeys into the world of high tech, how the EE landscape has changed over the y…

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Multi-Sensing for the Next Generation of HMI Applications 15:07

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My podcast guest this week is Vibheesh Bharathan, Director and Project Lead for PSOC 4 Multi-Sense at Infineon. Vibheesh and I chat all about the benefits of Infineon's new PSOC 4 MCU family. We discuss the details of the Multi-Sense technology at the heart of these new MCUs and why innovative new liquid level sensing capabilities of these microcon…

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Chicagoverse 339 - Drew Brinkoetter x Chris Tilson (Goose) 30:36

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Entrepreneurs Drew Brinkoetter and Chris Tilson guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share what goes into managing Goose, the Chicago-based operating system for pet care companies. Brinkoetter and Tilson speak about Goose raising $13.4M in seed funding and share how that funding empowers the company to better serve pet care businesses. The co-founders also…

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What’s Driving the Shift to Clean and Sustainable Transport? 5:18

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Transport accounts for over a third of CO₂ emissions from end-use sectors, making electrification a top priority. In this episode, we explore the rise of EVs, advancements in battery and semiconductor technology, and alternative fuels like hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Discover how innovation is reshaping mobility on land, sea, and …

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Chicagoverse 338 - Ari Bendersky (Something Glorious) 30:02

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Chicago journalist Ari Bendersky guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Something Glorious Substack blog, which focuses on F+B, travel, and more, and details what goes into sustaining an independent media project. Bendersky speaks on how Chicago's local media scene has changed in recent years, and how he's adapted his own freelancing work as …

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Autonomous Decisions and Remote Sensing: How We Can Use AI to Improve Space Flight Systems 26:19

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We are talking about one of my all time favorite topics this week: Space! My podcast guest is Kenneth O’Neill from AMD and we are talking all about the implementation of AI applications in space and how artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of space missions. We also chat about AMD’s Versal XQR devices and how these devices reflect a bi…

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What’s Next for Hydrogen and Alternative Storage Solutions? 6:54

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Energy storage is the key to balancing fluctuating renewable energy production and ensuring a stable power supply. In this episode, we explore the role of batteries, hydrogen, and emerging technologies like flow and solid-state batteries in the All Electric Society. Discover how energy storage is shaping the future of industry, mobility, and the gr…

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How SLAC is Advancing the Next Generation of Microelectronics 17:13

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My special guests this week are Angelo Dragone and Paul McIntyre from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Angelo, Paul and I chat about the mission of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and how SLAC is advancing the development of next generation microelectronics. We also chat about the details of their new Microelectronics Energy Effic…

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Chicagoverse 337 - Alexander Tammaru x Moon Abbott (New Generation Filmmakers Forum) 31:23

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Alexander Tammaru and Moon Abbott, Co-Founders and Festival Directors at New Generation Filmmakers Forum, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to discuss their growing film festival operation. The Co-Founders speak on the mission of supporting independent filmmakers through the annual New Generation Filmmakers Forum, and share their thoughts on making films i…

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What Role Do Smart Grids and Direct Current Play in the Energy Transition? 4:57

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The shift to a fully electrified, renewable-powered world demands a smarter, more resilient energy infrastructure. In this episode, we explore how smart grids, HVDC transmission, and digital technologies like IoT-enabled sensors and smart meters are modernising power distribution. Discover how these innovations are preparing our grids for the All E…

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Disinfection in Latin American Water Reuse with Shimon Constante 44:46

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Shimon Constante returns to The Water Values Podcast by filling us in on disinfection in the Latin American markets for water reuse. I’ve always found Latin America to be intriguing, and Shimon provides great details and examples for how disinfection in water reuse is playing out in Latin America. Plus, Reese Tisdale discusses the latest research o…

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Next Gen VITA 100: A Giant Leap for Interconnects 17:52

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This week longtime friend of the show Mike Walmsley from TE Connectivity joins me to chat all about VITA 100. We chat about the objectives of this new standard, why VITA 100 reflects a big leap forward for signal integrity, and where VITA 100 is headed in the future. Also this week, I check out new contact lenses that allow people to see in the dar…

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Chicagoverse 336 - Wesley Julian x Winter Davis (Independent Film Alliance Chicago) 29:31

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Wesley Julian and Winter Davis, Executive Director and Events and Volunteer Manager, respectively, at the Independent Film Alliance Chicago, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share how the IFA supports Chicago filmmakers. Julian and Davis reveal how independent filmmakers can find community and connectivity through the IFA Chicago's member events and vo…

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What Innovations Are Making Green Energy More Efficient and Affordable? 5:57

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Global electricity demand is surging, but renewables are rising to meet the challenge. In this episode, we explore how solar and wind power are evolving, from high-efficiency perovskite solar cells to massive offshore wind turbines. Discover the latest breakthroughs in green energy and what’s next for sustainable power generation. For more insights…

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RTOSX to the Rescue: The Original Authors of THREADX (and Middleware) are Here to Help! 15:05

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My podcast guest this week is Bill Lamie, CEO of PX5 RTOS and RTOSX. Bill and I chat about the motivation behind the creation of RTOSX, the long term support offered by RTOSX and why experts in the embedded field including the original authors of the ThreadX embedded real-time operating system are crucial to their success. Also this week, I investi…