Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast
Each week, we're seeing what's up in the world of electronic and electromechanical components and PCB design. We'll be checking in with leading industry experts, and Würth Elektronik technology specialists and product managers, who are going to shine a light on interesting topics such as energy harvest, wireless power transfer, EMI issues and more.
Tune in to get technical design tips and applications during your commute, at your desk, or wherever you might be with the Wurth Elektronik's Watts Up Podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
![[AUDIO ONLY!!] The Percolation Phenomenon: The Silent Factor in Inductor Reliability](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/9/d/6/19d6b8786a58342716c3140a3186d450/Wattsup_Podcast_Square.jpg)
[AUDIO ONLY!!] The Percolation Phenomenon: The Silent Factor in Inductor Reliability
Designing with DC/DC converters often means relying on molded inductors for their small footprint and ability to withstand harsh environments. However, higher electrical and thermal stresses can grad…
![[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Power Under Pressure: Press-Fit Connectors in Automotive Design](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/a/0/a/ea0a07797e60523416c3140a3186d450/Wattsup_Podcast_Square.jpg)
[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Power Under Pressure: Press-Fit Connectors in Automotive Design
This episode focuses on the increasing use of high-performance power connectors in automotive systems, driven by the shift toward electrification and higher power demands. The REDCUBE series stands o…
![[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Demystifying Custom Magnetics](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/2/7/1/d27147f5a558f95d16c3140a3186d450/Wattsup_Podcast_Square.jpg)
[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Demystifying Custom Magnetics
How can custom transformers revolutionize your electronic systems and why are they so difficult to understand?! In our latest episode, we unravel the mysteries of the custom transformer so you can sa…
![[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Motor Control Magic Part II: Inside the NEVB-MTR1-C-1 Kit](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/c/c/a/fcca20d1ad2994e0d959afa2a1bf1c87/eiSos_visual_wattsup_thumb_1600x1600.jpg)
[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Motor Control Magic Part II: Inside the NEVB-MTR1-C-1 Kit
![[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Motor Control Magic Part I: Unpacking the NEVB-MTR1-C-1 Kit with Nexperia and Wurth Elektronik](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/c/d/8/3cd8249cd86fe115d959afa2a1bf1c87/eiSos_visual_wattsup_thumb_1600x1600.jpg)
[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Motor Control Magic Part I: Unpacking the NEVB-MTR1-C-1 Kit with Nexperia and Wurth Elektronik
In the first of a two-part series on the Watts Up Podcast, Würth Elektronik teams up with Nexperia to share the story behind the NEVB-MTR1-C-1 Motor Driver Evaluation Kit. This discussion-style episo…
![[AUDIO ONLY!!] Quieting Electronic Commotion with Wurth Elektronik and Valens Semiconductor](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/6/0/e/e60e6ca77a30ad0416c3140a3186d450/eiSos_visual_wattsup_thumb_1600x1600.jpg)
[AUDIO ONLY!!] Quieting Electronic Commotion with Wurth Elektronik and Valens Semiconductor
we cover the essential strategies for managing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and ensuring effective power delivery in electronic systems. We'll discuss insights from a recent webinar that covers…
Navigating the Maze of Safety Compliance in Circuit Design
In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging aspects of circuit design: safety standard compliance. With multiple international standards and countless pages of requirements, how can design…
![[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Smart Silicon Temperature Sensors for Industrial Use](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/4/a/8/74a888d0c692403cbafc7308ab683e82/eiSos_visual_wattsup_thumb_1600x1600-20241122-ik7acgtjct.jpg)
[AUDIO ONLY!!]- Smart Silicon Temperature Sensors for Industrial Use
Find the perfect temperature sensor for your Industry 4.0 needs!
In this audio only episode, we explore the world of temperature sensors, breaking down various technology approaches. We spotlight W…
The Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Diodes, and Transistors
This podcast is designed for newcomers to the world of electronics and for educators aiming to help their students understand the fundamental concepts of key components.
We'll simplify the essentials…
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EMC, or electromagnetic compatibility, is crucial in everyday scenarios and can enhance various applications. This podcast will cover the fundamentals of EMC, explore the influence of PCB layout, and…
EMC Components for Automotive Applications
Anymore, passive components which are solely tested with AEC-Q200 standards are still insufficient for automotive use. Additional tests are crucial for ensuring high-quality components in vehicle ele…
A Comparison of SMPS Topologies
In this podcast episode, we talk about why Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) are preferred over linear power supplies in power supply design, and discuss the challenges of selecting the correct SMP…
![[AUDIO ONLY!] PCB Heat Management](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/6/d/4/26d4af63bcfdde1be5bbc093207a2619/WattsUp_Logo_FINAL_Sq.jpg){kind=logo}
[AUDIO ONLY!] PCB Heat Management
In this podcast, we'll show you how to effortlessly decrease the temperature on your PCB. We'll begin by guiding you through the art of designing traces based on two key IPC standards, then test the …
![[AUDIO ONLY] Challenges and Advantages of High-bandwidth Uncompressed Video Connectivity for Medical Diagnostic Equipment](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/5/d/5/55d5fe5450c3d22a27a2322813b393ee/WattsUp_Logo_FINAL_Sq.jpg){kind=logo}
[AUDIO ONLY] Challenges and Advantages of High-bandwidth Uncompressed Video Connectivity for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
The technological overhaul taking place in hospitals and medical centers is undoubtedly improving medical procedures. Doctors and health professionals benefit from operating with the highest possible…
![[[AUDIO]] Digital Silicon-Based Temperature Sensors for Industrial Applications](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/c/8/f/dc8fb3d513cd5815d959afa2a1bf1c87/WattsUp_Logo_FINAL_Sq.jpg){kind=logo}
[[AUDIO]] Digital Silicon-Based Temperature Sensors for Industrial Applications
In this audio only episode, we're diving into the world of temperature sensors and taking a look at the different technology approaches of those sensors. We'll be focusing on Wurth Eletkronik's WSEN-…
An Introduction to Radio and Radio Modules
Wurth Elektronik is diving into the world of radio modules and exploring their diverse applications across industries. Whether it's remote control systems, wireless sensors, or even smart home device…
Cracks on Molded Power Inductors
In today's segment, we are discussing cracks on molded power inductors. We're also showing the visual asymmetry around the core which may occur during the manufacturing process of WE-LHMI inductors s…
Extremely Compact, Isolated Gate Driver Power Supply for SiC-MOSFET (6-10 W)
The world of technology is ever changing. Wide bandgap power semiconductor devices like Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs are enjoying growing popularity in many modern power electronic applications like…
Behind the Magic of High Frequency Chip Bead Ferrites
As technology progresses, EMC continues to grow in importance and there is now a demand to know the characteristics of EMC components being used beyond their current, typical application range. In th…
RF Gain Block Amplifier for Broadband Operation
New technology is being pushed to operate at increased bandwidths over wider frequency ranges. It's important for design engineers to have a reliable all-purpose radio frequency (RF) amplifier on han…