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
Transformers- What Characteristics are Important to You?
In this podcast, we will discuss several iterations of a transformer, all that achieve the same fundamental requirements. We will also illustrate failure modes that are often overlooked by online des…
Beat the Heat with Thermal Management
Thermal management is a challenge due to the miniatiruzation of designs, components, and an increase in power density. In this podcast, we will discuss Thermal Interface Materials and how a good ther…
Power Modules Explained
In this episode, we are talking about the function of power modules. Our purpose is to provide an overview of the MagI3C Power Modules from Wurth Elektronik and compare different power modules agains…
Interpreting Datasheet Values and Specifications of Capacitors
Capacitor datasheets are often misunderstood and it is very possible that you are not getting the expected performance in your application. In this podcast, we will explain what information can be fo…
Optimizing the Lifetime of Optocouplers
When designing a circuit, one of the main considerations you need to take is the expected lifetime; not only based on the product itself, but also all the individual components included. For optocoup…
How to Pass Conducted Emissions Using Line Filters
Learn the theory on selecting and implementing the right power line filter to reduce conducted emissions. Based on the strategy to separate differential mode and common mode components, we'll explain…
Introduction to High Current Power Inductors
There are many different applications in the market that are initiating high demand for products with higher current capability and the best performance in terms of losses and thermal behavior. In re…
Transformer Design for EMC
In this podcast, we'll take a look at the transformers impact on conducted and radiated EMI in an application and what designers should avoid during the design process in order to minimize EMI. We wi…
Flexible Transformers for DC/DC Applications
Short, sweet, and to the point. Learn how the WE-FLEX and WE-FLEX HV series of flexible transformers could work for your isolated DC/DC converters. In this brief podcast, we'll discuss the benefits o…
The Effects of Harsh Environmental Conditions on Film Capacitors
Humidity and temperature have always been critical for many components, and one of the most important are capacitors. Depending on the application, a wide variety of environmental conditions can occu…
Throwback- Basics of Power Transformers
WE are doing Throwback Thursday #TBT – For the next few weeks, we’re republishing our most popular podcasts of the last year. Last week, we replayed our Webinar, "Basics of Power Inductors," with our…
Throwback- Basics of Power Inductors
WE are doing Throwback Thursday #TBT – For the next few weeks, we’re republishing our most popular podcasts of the last year. This podcast comes from a WEbinar presented by Würth Elektronik's George …
Throwback- USB Interface from an EMC Point of View- Part II
WE are doing Throwback Thursday #TBT – For the next few weeks, we’re republishing our most popular podcasts of the last year. In last week's broadcast, we began our discussion regarding the design of…
Throwback- USB Interface from an EMC Point of View- Part I
WE are doing Throwback Thursday #TBT – For the next few weeks, we’re republishing our most popular podcasts of the last year. Next up, our very popular episode, "USB Interface from an EMC POV- Part I…
Throwback- Safe, Reliable Designs for Non-Isolated Offline Switchers with 400VDC Rated Power Inductors
WE are doing Throwback Thursday #TBT – We’re republishing our most popular podcasts of the last year. First up, "Safe, Reliable Designs for Non-Isolated Offline Switchers with 400VDC Rated Power Indu…
Common Mode Choke Parameters Explained
Common mode chokes are widely used noise suppression components for a variety of applications. For a better understanding, we will explain how to properly read the main datasheet parameters and chart…
Pressure Altimeter Using an Absolute Pressure Sensor
MEMS based pressure sensors have gained popularity in recent years for their altimeter functionality. In today's podcast, we'll discuss the altimeter functionality of the absolute pressure sensors fr…
Retrofitting for Industrial IoT using Wi-Fi
Retrofitting industrial equipment with sensors and IP connectivity is a cost-efficient way of gaining the benefits of IIoT, like data collection and real-time monitoring, without fully replacing func…
Current Sense is Common Sense
Measuring current is important to maintain safety control over circuitry. Current sense transformers also give distinct advantages when measuring circuit current. In this interview with Dean Huumala,…
Everything About THR Soldering
Because of fast assembling and small sizes, designers are turning to surfance mount technology on their PCBs. Although there are still through-hole (THT) components that need to be soldered by Wave, …