Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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The semiconductor industry received much focus during the pandemic due to chip shortages. So, what do you do when you can't get parts? And what about packaging - who decides how small small can be? In this episode, Stuart Cording talked to Krishna Ganason and Max Gates of Fusion Worldwide, finding out how they source hard-to-get silicon and ensure it meets the demands of their exacting customers. He also spoke history with Chris Boyce of Nexperia, learning about their LFPAK technology, how it came about, and what's next as it turns 20 years old!
Finally, in our prize draw, someone won a Micro:bit Tinker Kit!
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0:00 - Intro to show #16.
3:47 - Krishna Ganason and Max Gates of Fusion Worldwide explains how they source and ensure the quality of difficult-to-find components.
24:34 - Giveaway - Micro:bit Tinker Kit
25:47 - Chris Boyce of Nexperia explains the history of LFPAK, how you convince an industry to move to new semiconductor packaging, and the benefits it brings to designers of power converters and inverters.
45:00 - My guests discuss the details on checking the quality of component and who takes responsibility when something doesn't work. We also learned how packing adoption is acceleration within the industry.
57:38 - Show wrap-up!
#eei #elektorei #Elektor #embedded #semiconductor #electronics
elektormagazine.com/elektor-engineering-insights
Subscribe to the Elektor Engineering Insights to not miss future shows: eepurl.com/ipj3eE
The semiconductor industry received much focus during the pandemic due to chip shortages. So, what do you do when you can't get parts? And what about packaging - who decides how small small can be? In this episode, Stuart Cording talked to Krishna Ganason and Max Gates of Fusion Worldwide, finding out how they source hard-to-get silicon and ensure it meets the demands of their exacting customers. He also spoke history with Chris Boyce of Nexperia, learning about their LFPAK technology, how it came about, and what's next as it turns 20 years old!
Finally, in our prize draw, someone won a Micro:bit Tinker Kit!
Contents
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0:00 - Intro to show #16.
3:47 - Krishna Ganason and Max Gates of Fusion Worldwide explains how they source and ensure the quality of difficult-to-find components.
24:34 - Giveaway - Micro:bit Tinker Kit
25:47 - Chris Boyce of Nexperia explains the history of LFPAK, how you convince an industry to move to new semiconductor packaging, and the benefits it brings to designers of power converters and inverters.
45:00 - My guests discuss the details on checking the quality of component and who takes responsibility when something doesn't work. We also learned how packing adoption is acceleration within the industry.
57:38 - Show wrap-up!
#eei #elektorei #Elektor #embedded #semiconductor #electronics
elektormagazine.com/elektor-engineering-insights
