The Electropages Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to the final 2025 episode of The Electropages Podcast, hosted by Robin Mitchell. Today's guest is Cary Horan, Business Development Manager at Omron, who specialises in sensing solutions for emerging smart city and smart agriculture applications. 

In this episode, Cary explains how Omron's long history in relays, switches and board-level sensors has evolved into complete device and module solutions, including an all-in-one weather sensor designed for both street-level infrastructure and remote, solar-powered deployments. The discussion explores why microclimate data matters for cities with multiple climate zones, how localized measurements of wind, rainfall and temperature support safer building design and smarter street lighting, and why precision weather data is becoming critical for irrigation control and high-value crops.

Cary also talks about the real-world challenges of bringing new sensing technology into traditionally conservative sectors like agriculture, the complexity of modern data and communications (from cellular to LoRa networks), and how partnerships are helping Omron turn raw sensor data into usable insight for customers. Watch to learn how Omron's sensing platforms are helping to enable smarter cities, more efficient farms, and more sustainable infrastructure.

Welcome to another episode of The Electropages Podcast, hosted by Robin Mitchell. Today's guest is Nebu Philips, Senior Director of Technical Marketing, Processor Division at Synaptics.

In this episode, Nebu discusses how Synaptics is redefining edge AI with the launch of the SL2600 processor family. Built around a scalable NPU architecture and an entirely open source compiler and runtime, the platform aims to eliminate vendor lock-in and make true on-device AI possible for IoT systems.

The conversation explores how Synaptics partnered with Google's Coral NPU project to deliver low-power inferencing based on RISC-V architecture, achieving sub-10 mW operation while maintaining flexibility across price and performance tiers. Nebu explains how this approach enables transformer acceleration directly in silicon, bringing natural language and vision AI to embedded devices without reliance on the cloud.

Listen to learn how Synaptics is shaping the future of intelligent edge systems through open source innovation and advanced silicon design.

In this Electropages podcast, host Robin Mitchell talks with Joe O'Hare, Senior Director of Marketing at Everspin Technologies, about MRAM (Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory) and its role in ensuring system reliability for critical applications. Joe explains how MRAM delivers trillions of write cycles, radiation tolerance, and worry-free endurance—making it the go-to memory for aerospace, satellites, medical devices, and data storage.

The discussion covers the evolution of MRAM, its use in commercial aircraft and lunar landers, and its integration with FPGAs for enhanced reliability. Learn why MRAM is becoming the preferred solution where data loss is not an option.

Welcome to another episode of The Electropages Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Christian Jonglas, Head of Technical Support at Gaia Converter, to explore the world of modular DC-DC power solutions. In this insightful discussion, Christian sheds light on the advantages of modular design, Gaia Converter's innovations in high-efficiency wide-input-range modules, and their applications in defence, aerospace, and industrial markets.

Learn how these pre-qualified, reliable modules simplify power supply development, reduce costs, and meet stringent standards. Whether you're designing for military-grade resilience or industrial adaptability, Gaia Converter offers robust and flexible power solutions tailored to your needs.

In this Electropages podcast, host Robin Mitchell interviews Marc Pegulu, Vice President and General Manager of the Connectivity System Business Unit at Qorvo. They discuss Qorvo's latest innovations, including their cutting-edge Matter system on chip (SoC) technology, designed to revolutionise smart living with seamless connectivity across smart home devices. Marc highlights the importance of Matter in bridging the gap between different protocols like Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread, making smart homes more integrated and energy-efficient. The conversation also touches on how Qorvo's Matter SoC ensures future-proof, low-power, and secure wireless solutions for the evolving IoT landscape.

In this Electropages podcast, host Robin Mitchell talks with Sabrina Bochen, Director of Product Planning and Marketing at u-blox, about their latest innovations in IoT connectivity. Sabrina introduces the new SARA-S528NM10 module, designed for IoT Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) to enable seamless connectivity through satellite and LTE. They discuss how this technology is revolutionising asset tracking, renewable energy monitoring, and industrial IoT applications by providing dynamic, low-power, satellite-to-cellular switching. Learn how u-blox is pushing the boundaries of IoT with advanced satellite solutions.

In this Electropages podcast, host Robin Mitchell speaks with Armin Derpmanns, Vice President of Marketing and Operations at Toshiba, about the company's recent privatization and its impact on future innovations. Armin highlights Toshiba's focus on power semiconductors, the growing role of silicon carbide, and the strategic move towards sustainability and digitalization. The discussion delves into how Toshiba's global market expansion is driving new opportunities in automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors.

In this Electropages podcast, host Robin Mitchell is joined by Kevin Kleine, Senior Director of Applied AI at NI, now part of Emerson's Test & Measurement division. Kevin discusses how AI is transforming the test and measurement industry, enabling intelligent systems and optimising efficiency. From leveraging AI in data acquisition to predictive maintenance, Kevin offers insights into how engineers can utilise emerging technologies for improved results.

In this Electropages podcast, host Robin Mitchell interviews Mark Pinto, CEO of Dukosi, about their groundbreaking battery management technology. Dukosi's nearfield wireless solution enables smart chips to be placed on each battery cell, improving safety, performance, and sustainability. This innovative system optimises battery life, enhances monitoring accuracy, and simplifies the process of replacing faulty cells.

With applications in electric vehicles and energy storage, Dukosi's technology offers solutions for fast charging, temperature management, and battery recycling, paving the way for safer and more efficient batteries.

Welcome to a new episode of The Electropages Podcast! In this episode, host Robin Mitchell talks with Matt Burns, Director of Technical Marketing at Samtec. They discuss Samtec's latest developments in ruggedized and high-speed interconnect technology, including the URSA® I/O platform and optical data transfer for high-performance computing.

Matt also shares insights on the evolving role of trade shows post-pandemic, highlights technology demos on display at electronica 2024, and discusses key trends in AI and embedded computing.