EEcosystem Podcast Episodes

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.

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 stronger designs. Become a better engineer. 👉 Register now: https://www.theeecosystem.com/hsdd-masterclass

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

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

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.

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! 🤝Join The EEcosystem Community for more free engineering resources and member-only benefits at https://theeecosystem.com

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

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