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We’re bringing you the latest from the world of semiconductors – straight to your ears! From quick takes on trending applications to deep dives on product innovations, our experts give you their take on the tech behind the tech. Join our host Fabian Schiffer, as he seeks out some of Infineon’s greatest technical minds to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities engineers face today and what the team at Infineon is doing to address them. So listen to our podcast at home, in the office, or on the go – we’re transmitting our know-how directly to you, wherever you are.

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    • Apr 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The digitalization of power

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 20:05


    In this episode of the Podcast4Engineers, host Kelsey Markl invites Marijana Vukicevic, MCU Product Marketing Director at Infineon, to explore how microcontrollers are transitioning power from analog to digital. They discuss the benefits of digital scalability, faster processing, and how digital MCUs like the PSOC™ Control family are ideal for GaN-based systems, enabling smaller designs and groundbreaking energy efficiency in data centers.

    Powering AI's future across 400 V, 3-phase PSUs and quantum computing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 20:20 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, our guest, Richard Kunčič, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Power System division, discusses how AI's increasing power requirements will drive a substantial change in rack power distribution architecture. He will dive into the pros and cons of transitioning to a 400 V architecture, and the evolution of the server power supply. Lastly, he will give an overview of Infineon's investment in quantum computing; a technology which has the potential to unlock new possibilities in the AI space and boost efficiency to unprecedented levels, especially for specific types of AI model training.  Learn more about Infineon's data center solutions.

    Thermal challenges in Powering AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 20:53 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Peter Balint sits down with Davide Chiola, VP of Systems Solutions at Infineon, to explore the critical role of thermal management in AI data centers. They discuss innovative cooling techniques, design challenges, and emerging trends like liquid cooling and superconductivity, shaping the future of high-performance computing. Learn more about Infineon's data center solutions here. Have a question or topic suggestion for our next episode? Email us at wepowerai@infineon.com. 

    Protection ICs in AI data centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 11:47 Transcription Available


    Advancements in GPUs and the transition to higher voltage architectures in AI servers are driving the need for robust protection integrated circuits (ICs). In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, our application expert, Nitish Agarwal, explores the critical role of hot swap controllers in managing inrush currents and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of AI data centers. Additionally, he will address future trends and challenges within the semiconductor industry. Have a question or topic suggestion for our next episode? Email us at wepowerai@infineon.com  

    Supporting AI power demands sustainably: the role of renewables

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 14:42


    In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Peter Balint explores the intricate demands of powering AI with guest, Fanny Bjoerk, Director Global Application Marketing for Datacenter Power Distribution. They discuss the exponential rise in power requirements of hyperscale data centers driven by the AI revolution, and the critical role of renewable energy in meeting these demands sustainably. The episode delves into the challenges and solutions for integrating renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, and the importance of energy efficiency and reliable power delivery for the future of AI infrastructure. Learn more about Infineon's solutions for renewable energy. Do you have a question or topic suggestion for our next episode? Email us at wepowerai@infineon.com

    Safeguarding AI operations against downtime: battery backup unit solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 16:36


    Today, we will examine the critical role played by battery backup units in keeping AI servers running smoothly, even in the event of power outages. Our guest, Filippo Rosetti, Application Marketing Manager at Infineon, shares his expertise on effective battery backup hardware strategies that ensure uninterrupted power supply to AI systems. From process continuity to seamless power switchover, we'll explore the importance of reliable battery systems in powering AI. Learn more about Infineon's battery management systems. Do you have a question or topic suggestion for our next episode? Email us at wepowerai@infineon.com

    Health monitoring for reliable AI power distribution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 21:14


    In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, we look at the role of predictive failure in the AI data center arena. How can we accurately predict which components will fail and when? Our conversation with Infineon System Architect, Christian Bernhardt will shed some new light on trimming the costs of ownership for hyperscale data centers. Learn more about Infineon's power system reliability solutions or email us with your questions or topic suggestions for our next episodes at wepowerai@infineon.com

    SiC reliability testing for making chips that last

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 15:01


    How can we make sure our chips work reliably for decades without having decades to test them? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of silicon carbide (SiC) reliability testing with our expert guest Paul Salmen.  Be sure to check out the training Paul mentions to learn more about gate oxide reliability for CoolSiC™ devices.

    Designing the future of rail and renewables with SiC modules

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 19:25


    In this episode, we talk to Konrad Schraml and Caspar Leendertz again about their nomination for the Deutsche Zukunftspreis. Listen to learn about the technical challenges the team from Infineon and TU Chemnitz overcame to create the world's first 3.3 kV SiC MOSFET with a vertical channel and innovative copper contacting.

    Future-ready rail solutions for the Deutsche Zukunftspreis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 15:47


    We've been nominated for the prestigious Deutsche Zukunftspreis, the German Federal President‘s Award for Technology and Innovation! In this episode, we talk to Konrad Schraml and Caspar Leendertz about their submission: the world's first 3.3 kV SiC MOSFET with a vertical channel and innovative copper contacting. Listen in to learn how it can cut energy losses by 90% in rail, solar, and wind applications, and is already making an impact worthy of the Deutsche Zukunftspreis.

    The right batteries and chips for renewable energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 18:10


    The sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow. So how can we save our green energy for the times we can't produce it? In this episode, our expert Marco Werr explains how battery energy storage systems (BESS) help harness the energy from renewables, so it is there when we need it.

    USB data trends in industrial automation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 12:42


    How do USB connectors help machines 'see' and work smarter? In industrial automation, machine vision plays a crucial role in enabling machines to 'see' and interact with their environment. High-speed USB data transfer is the backbone of this technology, facilitating the rapid transmission of image data from cameras to processing units and allowing real-time analysis, precise quality control, and efficient decision-making. In this episode, our expert Jimmy will guide you through the advantages of USB as a connector and give you a first look into the future of USB data transfer, introducing peripheral controllers for USB 10 and 20Gbps.

    Fostering co-innovation and sustainability with Jiva Materials

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 14:13


    To solve some of the industry's biggest challenges, it takes players both big and small. In this episode, our Julian Haslberger and special guest Jack Herring from Jiva Materials explain how they came together to address electronic waste with recyclable PCBs as part of Infineon's Co-Innovation Program.

    Reducing electronic waste with recyclable PCB

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 15:47


    Electronic waste is rapidly growing, but is there a more sustainable option to just throwing away electrical components? In this episode, our expert Andreas Kopp and special guest Jack Herring from Jiva Materials dive into how both companies are coming together to make recyclable PCBs that not only reduce waste but also withstand the demands of the semiconductor industry.

    48 V: topologies, benefits, and applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 23:33


    What are the main trade-offs to consider when designing a server power supply? When is it better to use unregulated topologies over the regulated ones? Find the answer and delve into the different 48 V topologies and applications with the expert guidance of our Principal Engineer Roberto Rizzolatti in the sixth episode of the "We Power AI" podcast series.

    Robustness, efficiency and quality in data centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 17:20


    Why are robustness and quality so important when it comes to data centers? In this fifth episode of the “We Power AI” podcast series, our expert Danny Clavette, Distinguished System Architecture Engineer, will provide some very interesting insights and examples on the server rack structure and failure rates in data center components, highlighting how Infineon solutions can support a better reliability in the GenAI world. Learn more about Infineon's offering for data center and computing here. Request a topic for our next episodes or drop any questions at wepowerai@infineon.com Stay tuned and don't miss our next episode on July 30th!

    The power of efficiency: the sweet spot for Si, SiC, and GaN in data centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 18:33


    How can we improve power conversion efficiency, especially at the AC-DC stage? In this fourth episode of our “We Power AI” podcast series, Gerald Deboy, Fellow and Head of the PSS Innovation Lab at Infineon, dives into the different stages of power conversion and explains why data centers should embrace a combination of Si, SiC and GaN semiconductors to support GenAI requirements.

    Optimizing AI server power flow with 48 V architectures and vertical power delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 18:51


    How is genAI impacting power design? In this third episode of our “We power AI” podcast series, Carl Smith, Senior Director of Information & Communication Technologies application explains how data centers' infrastructures are shifting from the traditional 12 V power distribution architecture and lateral core rail power delivery to more efficient and high-density 48 V architecture and vertical power delivery.

    The power struggle: tackling AI data centers' energy requirements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 19:31


    Is power becoming a bottleneck in AI servers? In this second episode of our “We power AI” podcast series, Athar Zaidi, Senior Vice President and Business Line Head of Power ICs and Connectivity Systems at Infineon's Power & Sensor Systems Division, explains how data centers' infrastructures shall adapt to sustain the increasing power requirements of GenAI, outlining different strategies to boost efficiency.  

    We power AI with Adam White

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 22:14


    Everybody talks about AI, but what are the consequences of such data generation and processing surge? Our expert Adam will dive into what GenAI means in terms of power requirements and environmental impact, introducing possible solutions. Learn more on Infineon solutions for data centers here.

    The next generation of machine learning-enabled MCUs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 20:28 Transcription Available


    Edge devices are rapidly evolving to take on more complex tasks, which require more compute power. Machine learning offers a solution. Our expert Omar Cruz explains how PSOC™ Edge, Infineon's machine learning (ML)-enhanced sensing, low-power, secured, and advanced HMI high-performance microcontroller (MCU) family, enables designers to deliver unmatched end-user experiences for next generation devices. For more information on PSOC™ Edge, please click here.

    IGBT7: It's time to switch with Blaž Rohseano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 16:42


    Insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) have been around for decades, but the 7th generation finally brings a much-awaited revolution. Our expert Blaž explains what the new IGBT7 technology means for silicon-based designs and what five “values” make it unique.

    Vision for eMobility: 10 kWh for 100 km with Dirk Geiger and Christoph Bauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 20:34


    In this episode, our expert guests Dirk and Christoph explain “10 kWh for 100 km” and discuss how semiconductors not only enable decarbonization in eMobility, but also ensure the “fun-to-drive” factor.

    EBV and Infineon: Bringing SiC to the market together with Milan Ivkovic and Peter Friedrichs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 13:24


    The industry no longer looks at silicon carbide (SiC) as it did just a few short years ago. In this episode, EBV's Milan Ivkovic and Infineon's Peter Friedrichs discuss how the two companies have been working together to accelerate the adoption of SiC in a variety of applications.

    EBV and Infineon: Looking back at 3 years of SiC partnership with Slobodan Puljarevic and Pierre-Yves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 10:14


    Over the past three years, EBV and Infineon have been working closely together to make the transition to silicon carbide (SiC) smoother for our customers. In this episode, EBV's Slobodan Puljarevic and Infineon's Pierre-Yves Ferrard discuss how their partnership has evolved to achieve success – even in turbulent times.

    Cold split technology to make more from less with Peter Friedrichs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 12:43


    Silicon carbide (SiC) is a precious resource, so how do we make the most of it? Join us as Vice President SiC Peter Friedrichs explains how a new technology called Cold Split is helping us get nearly double the number of wafers out of a SiC boule.

    Efficiency in drives for modern factories with Wolf-Dieter Baehre and Andreas Hoffmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 13:16


    Our world is controlled by industrial drives – from the simple pump that brings water to your faucet to the advanced robotic arm that assembles your new car. Our experts Wolf-Dieter and Andreas discuss the role semiconductors play in making these industrial drives more efficient.

    Making commercial HVAC smarter with Lara Kremer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 8:32


    Energy regulations and air quality concerns are driving the demand for smart commercial HVAC. Listen as our expert Lara explains what makes these systems smart and how they are becoming even smarter with semiconductors.

    Hybrid inverters for more energy independence with Suresh Thangavel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 17:34


    Solar power is essential for decarbonization, but what happens when the sun isn't out? Listen as our expert Suresh explains how hybrid inverters bridge this gap by combining energy generation and energy storage.

    The future of factories through industrial automation with Ingo Hecht

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 13:56


    How is industrial automation, fueled by data and advanced semiconductors, revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape? Listen as our expert Ingo delves into the transformative impact of automation on factories and the power of semiconductors behind it.

    SiC: Future trends in silicon carbide with Peter Friedrichs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 21:08


    We're pulling out the crystal ball for silicon carbide! Join Vice President SiC Peter Friedrichs as he looks ahead to explain what the future holds for SiC and what trends are driving us there.

    SiC: Silicon carbide module packages with Ainhoa Puyadena-Mier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 17:46


    With great power comes great responsibility – or perhaps just great designs! Listen as our expert Ainhoa talks about how SiC in power modules has evolved over the years and what considerations are important when choosing a module for your power electronics design.

    SiC: Silicon carbide discrete packages with Edward Fuergut and Giuseppe de Falco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 16:14


    Great things come in small packages… especially when it's silicon carbide! In this episode, our experts Edward and Giuseppe talk about the different discrete package options for SiC and what we can expect in the future.

    SiC: Silicon carbide device technologies with Christian Strenger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 19:54


    Who needs diamonds, when you have silicon carbide? In our latest episode, Christian explains what SiC and diamonds have in common and how new device technologies are pushing SiC designs even further.

    SiC: Introduction to silicon carbide with Eva Gabriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 19:07


    No longer just an innovation for the next generation of power semiconductors, silicon carbide (SiC) has arrived. Listen as Eva explains how SiC has already transformed many applications like EV charging and photovoltaic and what design engineers should consider when switching to SiC.

    DC vs. AC in EV Charging with Torsten Klemmer and Daniel Makus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 14:34


    In this episode, our application managers Torsten Klemmer and Daniel Makus discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both DC and AC charging designs for electric vehicles.

    Hydrogen deep dive with Varun Raghunath and Nils Przybilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 18:57


    With hydrogen energy growing in importance, we look at how it's produced – through electrolysis. In this episode, our experts Varun Raghunath and Nils Przybilla explain what hydrogen electrolysis is and how power electronics help make it possible.

    Simulation: A virtual trial and error with Jaime Zapata-Amores

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 14:59


    Trial-and-error has been (and still is) the most-used method for validating a power system's design. But what if simulation could digitalize this process – and save you hours of testing in the lab? In this episode, Jaime shares how new simulation tools like IPOSIM could make trial-and-error obsolete.

    Hydrogen on the horizon with Nils Przybilla and Varun Raghunath

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 16:59


    Grey, green, blue… Who knew hydrogen could be so colorful? In this episode, our technical experts Nils Przybilla and Varun Raghunath explain why hydrogen is everywhere right now and how green hydrogen could change the way we think about energy.

    Battery vs. fuel cell in CAV applications with Luciana Afonso

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 13:43


    Same-day delivery, groceries at your doorstep, worldwide shipping... Our shopping habits have filled the streets with more and more commercial vehicles, so making them more efficient is top of mind. Join Luciana as she compares the advantages and disadvantages of battery and fuel cell in CAV.

    Photovoltaic Trends with Elisabeth Preuss

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 17:58


    Solar power is opening up new doors when it comes to energy independence and self-consumption, but panels would be useless without the inverters behind them. Join expert Elisabeth Preuss as she discusses the technology and trends in photovoltaics.

    IGBT7 in industrial drives with Andrea Piccioni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 18:43


    If you've been using older technologies in your industrial drives designs, it's time to switch! Our expert Andrea Piccioni explains why IGBT7 is the best choice for designers seeking powerful, efficient, and reliable systems and what role wide-bandgap technologies play in the application.

    The booming heat pump market with Dominic Bruellmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 16:55


    In modern building projects, heat pumps are on everyone's mind. In this episode, our expert Dominic Bruellmann explains why heat pumps are becoming more and more popular and how power semiconductors can make them more efficient.

    Bi-directionality in EV Charging with Daniel Makus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 16:17


    In this podcast episode, our application manager Daniel Makus and host Fabian Schiffer talk about the new opportunities bi-directionality is opening up in EV Charging and other applications.

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    Lifetime Estimation with Aleksandar Josic and Jaime Zapata-Amores

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 18:47


    IPOSIM Lifetime Estimation lets engineers design systems that can grow old with confidence. In the industrial sector especially, these kinds of simulations are very complex and require high levels of expertise. Listen to Aleksandar Josic and Jaime Zapata-Amores explain how Lifetime Estimation can help solve these issues and ensure designers select the best products for their design. Find more information on IPOSIM Lifetime Estimation.    

    Reference designs for industrial drives with Katrin Glashauser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 15:47


    In this episode, our application manager Katrin Glashauser talks about our 22-kW board for industrial drives and how reference designs can help engineers design their next project.

    Industrial drives trends with Lara Kremer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 26:47


    In the first episode of our podcast series on industrial drives, you will get a general overview of industrial motor drives and learn more about regional and global trends shaping this application. You will also learn about Infineon's approach to structuring this huge application and get first insights into the two important technologies IGBT7 and CoolSiC™. Our expert Lara will guide you through the essential key questions to find the right product for your solution.

    Commercial HVAC trends with Lara Kremer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 14:44


    Whether making factories more efficient or your office complex more comfortable, commercial HVAC systems are enabling smarter buildings. In this episode, our application manager Lara discusses some of the market drivers and opportunities in the world of C-HVAC.

    Home appliance trends with Jens Reinstaedt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 22:13


    They may have started out as a simple metal box with motor in it, but in the last century, our home appliances have come a long way. In this episode, our application manager Jens takes a look at how big trends like electrification and smartification are driving innovation in home appliances and what future designs we can expect to simplify and connect our daily lives.

    Fast EV charging trends with Elisabeth Preuss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 17:43


    In this episode of our podcast, our application manager Elisabeth Preuss and host Fabian Schiffer discuss the current trends in fast EV charging and the way the application is evolving thanks to new technologies.

    The electrification of CAV with Marlene Wuercher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 14:33


    The megatrend electrification isn‘t just for passenger vehicles. Listen to our expert Marlene discuss the shift to eCAV and take a dive into the Infineon solutions that meet the application‘s unique demands.

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