Best FRDM Podcasts (2026)

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Breaking the Lid: Start Your Year Without Limitations 5:48

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Start the New Year Right: The Flea Story - EdgeVerse Techcast Finale 2026 In this final episode of the year on EdgeVerse Techcast, we share an inspiring story about overcoming self-imposed limitations to start the new year on the right foot. Learn from the tale of the flea and how Purdue's Coach Poehlein taught lessons that extended beyond running …

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EdgeVerse Year in Review: A Countdown of 2025's Top Trends 11:22

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EdgeVerse Techcast 2025 Recap: Top Five Tech Trends Unveiled! Join Bridgette and Kyle as they reminisce about a remarkable year on the EdgeVerse Techcast with a special 2025 year-end wrap-up! In this episode, they highlight the top five recurring themes that captivated developers: Zephyr, Visual Studio Code, Security, Graphics Enablement, and Cloud…

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From PDFs to HTML: The NXP Documentation Transformation 11:19

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The Unsung Hero of Development: NXP Documentation Unveiled Welcome back to the EdgeVerse Techcast! In this episode, co-hosts Bridgette Stone and Kyle bring in NXP's documentation expert, Shashi Bala Chaudhary, to shed light on the crucial yet often overlooked role of documentation in software development. Shashi shares her 25-year journey in techni…

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Innovative Graphics with NXP: The Latest on GUI Guider and LVGL 8:08

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Exploring GUI Guider and LVGL: NXP Graphics Innovations with Mike Susen Welcome to the EdgeVerse Techcast! In this episode hosts Kyle and Bridgette are joined by returning guest and NXP graphics guru, Mike Susen. Mike shares exciting updates on GUI Guider, a user-friendly tool for creating UI, and LVGL support for NXP's ecosystem. Learn about the l…

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SPSDK Spotlight: Empowering Developers with Secure Provisioning 14:26

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Unlocking the Power of NXP's Secure Provisioning SDK (SPSDK) with Maria Wisniewska | EdgeVerse Techcast Join hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone on the latest episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast as they help listeners understand the ways NXP's Secure Provisioning SDK (SPSDK) reduces the complexities of secure provisioning. Special guest Maria Wisnie…

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Jacob Beningo on Zephyr, FRDM Boards, and the Future of Embedded Development 17:02

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Innovations in Embedded Development with Jacob Beningo | EdgeVerse Techcast Join hosts Bridgette Stone and Kyle Dando on the EdgeVerse Techcast as they welcome the acclaimed consultant, educator, and embedded systems community leader Jacob Beningo. In this episode, Jacob discusses his extensive experience with the FRDM ecosystem, the MCUXpresso dev…

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Sending Bluetooth to the Cloud in a Pouch: Golioth Connectivity 18:05

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Connecting NXP Bluetooth Devices to the Cloud: Insights from Golioth's Experts In this episode, co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone discuss connecting NXP Bluetooth products to cloud services with minimal headaches. Joined by Golioth's CEO Jonathan Beri and Head of Developer Relations Chris Gammel, you'll learn about Golioth's innovative 'Pouch…

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Zephyr Enablement and VS Code: Insights from NXP 18:56

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Unlocking Zephyr Development with Visual Studio Code and MCUXpresso In this episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast, co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone are joined by Georgiana Boglis, a software engineer from NXP Romania. The episode focuses on Zephyr Development within Visual Studio Code. The discussion covers how the MCUXpresso for VS Code extensi…

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Responsible Supply Chains In The Age Of AI 44:44

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Yes, but what does a responsible supply chain manager actually do? You ask. We answer. Bada Bing Bada Boom. On this week's episode, Melissa Caraher, Senior Supply Chain Responsibility and Human Rights Manager at AMD, discusses her role in managing supply chain responsibility for one of the world's largest semiconductor companies, supporting the AI …

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Enhancing the Developer Experience: Recent MCUXpresso Improvements in VS Code 9:03

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Evolution of MCUXpresso for VS Code: Latest Features and Enhancements Welcome back to the NXP EdgeVerse Techcast! Join hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone as they discuss the growing momentum behind the MCUXpresso extension for Visual Studio Code. Ecosystem Product Manager Jose Ocampo Hernandez joins the episode to discuss the transformative upgra…

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Breaking News: Asia Trade Deal 13:37

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The Trump Administration just negotiated reciprocal trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia that require the countries to prohibit the import of goods made with forced labor and strengthen enforcement of their own labor laws. This signals a new trend by the United States to offshore its forced labor import bans to other countries. We speak with…

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Unlocking Secure Firmware: Keyfactor's Collaborative Approach with NXP 14:12

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Mastering Secure Code Signing with Keyfactor & NXP | CRA Compliance & IoT Security Welcome back to the EdgeVerse Techcast! In this episode, Bridgette Stone and Kyle are joined by Rodney Weaver from Keyfactor to discuss the crucial role of digital certificates in securing connected devices. Discover how the collaboration between Keyfactor and NXP si…

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Playing DOOM on NXP Microcontrollers: A Zephyr Success Story 13:41

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In this episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast, hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone cover one of the most referenced topics among their episodes: porting the classic game DOOM to an NXP MCX FRDM board using Zephyr RTOS. Joined by NXP engineer Peter van der Perk, they explore the inspiration, challenges, and technical details behind this highly popular …

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Unpacking the Cyber Resilience Act with NXP Experts Part 2 12:16

2M ago12:16

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In this highly anticipated follow-up from "Episode 31", hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone dive deeper into one of their most downloaded topics—the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Joined by NXP's Cybersecurity Certification expert, Carlos Serratos, they uncover the intricacies of CRA, its impact on various industries, and how NXP is supporting custom…

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Reduce i.MX Configuration Headaches: System Manager to the Rescue 10:51

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In this episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast, hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone sit down with Lukas Heczko, Product Manager at NXP, to explore the newly released System Manager Configuration Tool for the i.MX 9 processor family. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started with NXP's multicore processors, this episode breaks down: Wh…

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Your Supplier Contracts Could Be Better. Like, A Lot Better. 40:39

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Plug In, Power Up: A tour of the FRDM Ecosystem 13:11

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In this episode, co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone uncover many of the benefits of NXP's FRDM ecosystem. Joined by special guest Monica Sid, they explore what makes FRDM Boards unique and how they can help developers quickly build and prototype projects. Discover the seamless integration with MCUXpresso, standout boards like the FRDM-IMX93, a…

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Driving Open-Source Forward: NXP and the Zephyr Project 14:12

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Welcome back to the EdgeVerse Techcast. In this episode, Bridgette and Kyle explore what it means to lead in the Open-Source world, focusing on the Zephyr RTOS project. Special guest David Leach from NXP discusses NXP's extensive contributions to Zephyr, from governance and engineering to sustainability. Learn about NXP's active role in maintaining…

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Cyber Resilience Act: What Every Developer Needs to Know 11:35

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In this episode, hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone dive into the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) with guest Sabina Bruce from NXP's Systems Engineering team. They explore what the CRA is, its importance, and its impact on products with digital components. Learn about the main requirements for product security, the different product categories under t…

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Unified Connectivity: Exploring Matter and NXP's Innovations 18:18

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In this episode of EdgeVerse Techcast, hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone dive into the transformative world of Matter, the new standard for smart home connectivity. Joined by NXP's Sujata Neidig, they discuss the origins, evolution, and future of Matter, and how it simplifies the smart home experience. Learn about NXP's comprehensive support for…

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The State of Forced Labor Import Enforcement in 2025 48:04

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What a show! This week's episode features Dr. Laura Murphy, the penultimate subject matter expert regarding import bans on goods made with forced labor. An award-winning researcher and political appointee, Laura T. Murphy led the research project as a professor at Sheffield Hallam University that supported import bans in the United States. She know…

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How NXP's SEC Tool Simplifies Security for Developers 13:10

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Welcome back to the EdgeVerse Techcast! In this episode, Bridgette Stone and Kyle Dando are joined by security enablement guru Libor Ukropec to explore the latest features of NXP's Secure Provisioning Tool (SEC). Libor delves into the complexities of digital signing, encryption, and the vital role of the SEC tool in safeguarding intellectual proper…

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Exploring GoPoint: Demos That Bring i.MX to Life 17:01

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Join hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone on the EdgeVerse Techcast as they dive into GoPoint, a suite of ready-to-run demos for NXP evaluation kits and development boards. Guest Michael Pontikes, a Systems and Application Software Engineer at NXP, explains how GoPoint helps developers explore the features of i.MX series processors with ease. Disco…

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Bridging Protocols: NXP's Path to Seamless Interoperability 13:53

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Exploring NXP's RW612: The Future of Wireless Interoperability Join co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone on the EdgeVerse Techcast as they delve into NXP's cutting-edge wireless solutions with Sanjay Subbarao. Discover how NXP is making strides in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Thread, and the Matter ecosystem to simplify wireless connectivity for de…

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Inside Energy Storage: Trends, Tech and NXP Innovations 17:39

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Join hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone on the EdgeVerse Techcast as they discuss the latest trends in Energy Storage with guest expert Marcelo Marques. Discover how NXP is revolutionizing Energy Storage technology for electric vehicles, solar panels, and more with advancements like Higher Cell Capacities, Active Cell Balancing, Battery Passports…

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25 Episodes of Edge: Fresh Tools, New MCUs, and a Bit of Fun 16:21

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Celebrating 25 Episodes: Behind the Scenes of the EdgeVerse Techcast Join co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone as they celebrate the 25th episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast! In this special milestone episode, they share behind-the-scenes insights into podcast production, discuss the role of AI tools in streamlining their process, and explore new …

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Keeping it Local: Generative AI at the Edge 13:18

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Unlocking AI at the Edge with NXP's eIQ GenAI Flow | EdgeVerse Techcast In this episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast, hosts Bridgette Stone and Kyle Dando delve into the transformative impact of NXP's eIQ GenAI Flow on edge computing. Joined by AI expert Davis Sawyer, the conversation covers the deployment of large language models at the edge, the int…

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Your Supply Chain Data Is A Hot Mess...But There's Hope 34:44

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Supply chain data is the sock drawer of every company. Nothing matches. There's duplicates everywhere. And it's hidden from the public so there's no reason to fix it. That is until theres a pandemic or trade war. Then everyone is screaming why the data is a mess. On this episode Stephany Lapierre of Tealbook tells us how to clean our sock (data) dr…

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Unlocking Zephyr's Potential in NXP's Application Code Hub 23:00

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Unlocking Zephyr with NXP: Application Code Hub & Facial Detection Demo Join the EdgeVerse Techcast as Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone delve into the world of NXP's Application Code Hub. Special guest Derek Snell, an embedded development expert, discusses the Zephyr RTOS and its integration into NXP solutions. Learn about the innovative Facial Detec…

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Inside FreeMASTER: Real-Time Visibility That Goes Beyond Debugging 22:26

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In this episode, we delve into Embedded Tools with special guests Eduardo and Michal, who provide a comprehensive overview of the versatile FreeMASTER tool. Learn about its origin, evolution, and wide-ranging applications beyond motor control. Discover how FreeMASTER facilitates real-time debugging, visualization, and control in various embedded sy…

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Stories from the Trenches: My Zephyr Journey 21:15

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Unlocking the Power of Zephyr RTOS: Insights from Eli Hughes on Embedded Systems This episode is a deep dive into the world of Zephyr with special guest Eli Hughes. Eli shares his journey from working with legacy systems to adopting Zephyr RTOS, detailing the challenges and triumphs he encountered along the way. Learn about the standout features of…

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How Untuckit Built A Responsible Supply Chain 35:07

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Untuckit is one of the growing apparel brands in the United States, thanks to this episode's guest, Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer, Bjorn Bengstsson. In this episode, we dive into how Untuckit manages product design, supply chain efficiency, and sustainability while riding a bike and chewing gum. While we don't suggest trying this at home, …

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NXP Config Tools: Your Engineering Sidekick 14:46

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In this episode of EdgeVerse TechCast, co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone delve into the world of NXP MCUXpresso Config Tools. Joined by Petr Hradsky, the mastermind behind these tools from Brno, Czechia, they discuss how these utilities save time, reduce errors, and streamline workflow for embedded development. The episode covers the function…

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Maximizing Connectivity: Understanding NXP's Wireless Software Updates 19:55

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Join Kyle and Bridgette on another EdgeVerse episode as they dive into the latest advancements in NXP Wireless Connectivity with special guest Max Palumbo. Discover NXP's comprehensive wireless software solutions, understand the scope of their support across various hardware platforms, and explore three exciting new features in the recent 25.06 sof…

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How The Power Of Storytelling Is Reshaping Supply Chains 40:25

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One story told well can unlock a career, a law, a relationship, a fortune.....you get the point. Our guest is Lisa Kristine, an award-winning human rights photographer who uses her photographs to tell stories about human rights abuses in supply chains. Her life of bad-assery was turned into a movie with Gillian Anderson (X-Files, The Crown) playing…

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The Power of Graphics Enablement: Elevate Your Embedded Designs with NXP 13:51

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Unlocking Graphics Potential: NXP's MCU and MPU Platform Join hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone as they delve into the world of graphics enablement across NXP's comprehensive portfolio, including MCUs, crossover i.MX RT devices, and high-performance i.MX MPUs. Special NXP graphics experts Mike Susen and Prabhu Sandararaj join the conversation to…

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Navigating NXP's Ecosystems: Field Experts Weigh In 18:38

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Unveiling NXP's Software & Tools: Insights from Field Experts Welcome back to the EdgeVerse Techcast! In this special episode, hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone delve into NXP's software, tools, and real-world enablement. Kyle speaks with industry experts Flint Weller, Ayman Sydhom, Dana Azurin, John Russo, and Bill Strohm from NXP distributors …

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Real-time AI Insights: eIQ Time Series Studio Explained 14:59

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Unlocking the Power of eIQ Time Series Studio for Edge AI Development In this episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast, co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone are joined by Ted Kao, NXP's AI Product Marketing Director, to explore the groundbreaking eIQ Time Series Studio (TSS). They delve into how this end-to-end tool simplifies AI and Machine Learning d…

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How To Fix Everyone's Problems With Better Supply Chains 38:14

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What's better than solving a problem? Solving lots of problems at once. Deborah Dull is here to tell us about how to reconfigure our manufacturing processes to solve for trade, climate, and human rights risks all at once! Sound crazy? Listen in and decide for yourself.By FRDM

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Innovative Debugging Solutions with MCUXpresso for VS Code 13:43

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Welcome back to the EdgeVerse Techcast! In this episode, co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone are joined by Jose Ocampo Hernandez, Product Marketing Manager for Visual Studio Code, to explore the extensive debugging capabilities of the NXP MCUXpresso extension for VS Code. Learn about debug probe support, essential debugging tools, the new Memor…

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Unpacking NXP's Linux: From Yocto to Debian 12:50

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Exploring NXP's Linux Software Enablement for i.MX Processors In this episode of the EdgeVerse Techcast, join hosts Kyle and Bridgette as they dive into NXP's Linux software enablement for their Application Processors with expert guest Champ Iyengar. Champ details the advantages of NXP's Yacto and Debian Linux distributions, explores their unique f…

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Analog Awesomeness: NXP's Universal Sensing Module 17:31

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Unlock the Power of NXP's Universal Sensing Module | EdgeVerse TechCast Welcome back to the EdgeVerse TechCast! Join hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone as they explore NXP's new Universal Sensing Module, a revolutionary solution that brings unparalleled Analog Awesomeness to the edge. Special guest Madhura Tapse, Product Marketing Manager at NXP,…

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Hands Up & Mic On: The EdgeVerse Hosts Unplugged 14:45

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Open Mic Special: SDK Updates, FRDM Boards & Getting Personal Welcome back to the Edge TechCast! Join co-hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone for a special open mic episode. Kyle and Bridgette share updates on the MCUXpresso SDK 25.06 preview, improvements in Visual Studio Code integration, and exciting developments in the Application Code Hub. Plu…

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Managing Compliance And Sanity In The Middle Of A Trade War 32:04

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All can be fair in love and trade wars, we like to say. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lea Esterhuizen about how responsible supply chain management adds to a company's bottom line.By FRDM

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Accelerating Development with i.MX 9 Series Processors 16:24

8M ago16:24

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Welcome back to the EdgeVerse TechCast! This episode dives deep into the world of NXP's i.MX Processors with guest Sanjana Kubde, Product Marketing Manager at NXP. Explore the exciting updates in the i.MX 9 series, including innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Security, and Connectivity. Discover how NXP's evaluation kits (EVK) and FRDM develop…

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wolfSSL and NXP: Embedded Security Simplified 14:44

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Exploring wolfSSL: High-Performance Security for Embedded and Enterprise Systems This episode delves into the high-performance world of wolfSSL, a leading TLS/DTLS library for securing digital communications. wolfSSL experts David Garske and Zach Beckman, drop in to clearly explain how wolfSSL's lightweight design can be partnered with NXP SoCs to …

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Exploring Zephyr: The Open-Source RTOS Shaping the Future 18:35

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In this episode of the NXP EdgeVerse Techcast, hosts Kyle Dando and Bridgette Stone are joined by Brendon Slade, Director of NXP's Horizontal Enablement team. Brendon shares insights into the Zephyr Project, an open-source real-time operating system designed for resource-constrained devices. They discuss Zephyr's unique features, its rapid growth i…

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What Fair Trade Can Teach Us About The Trade War 35:29

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Trade War got you feeling blue? Confused? We've got the cure for your paralysis of analysis. The Prima Donna-OG-MC of Trade is here. Paul Rice will help you see the world, and your supply chain, through fair trade rose-colored x-ray glasses. This is capitalism on creatine.By FRDM

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Accelerating Development: NXP's Motor Control Tools and Technologies 24:38

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Welcome to this episode of the NXP EdgeVerse Techcast! Join hosts Kyle and Bridgette as they dive into the world of motor control with expert Daniel Hou from NXP. Explore the significance of motor control in various Industrial and IoT applications, the latest advancements in the field, and how NXP's comprehensive solutions—including the MCAT tuning…

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Unlocking the Power of VS Code for Embedded Development with MCUXpresso 18:16

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Bridgette Stone and Kyle Dando are joined by Cristian Tepus to discuss Visual Studio Code on the NXP EdgeVerse Techcast.. Software development continues to increase in complexity. Managing software projects and toolchains can be a full time job. Learn how Cristian Tepus and the team at NXP has built VS Code into a powerful Integreated Development E…