Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast

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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.

  1. Inside Wireless Decision-Making: Choosing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Proprietary, or Cellular

    APR 30 ·  VIDEO

    Inside Wireless Decision-Making: Choosing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Proprietary, or Cellular

    Engineering Smarter Wireless Connectivity Wireless systems don't fail because the radio is "wrong." More often, they underperform because the wireless technology choice itself doesn't match the application. Range falls short, latency creeps in, power consumption spikes, or reliability erodes; all before the first prototype ever leaves the lab.   In this episode, we doscuss wireless decision‑making and break down when to use Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, proprietary wireless, or cellular. You'll learn how data rate, range, power budget, network topology, latency, certification, and total system cost all interact, and why optimizing for one parameter often creates hidden tradeoffs elsewhere. We'll also discuss where proprietary protocols make sense, when cellular becomes unavoidable, and why "it worked last time" is rarely a good design strategy.   To view datasheets or order samples, visit Würth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal.   RELATED SOLUTIONS: Bluetooth & Radio Modules: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/ac/wco/wpan_wlan  Cellular Radio Modules: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/ac/wco/cellular  Proprietary & Wirepas: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/ac/wco/proprietary_wirepas  Combined Radio Protocols: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/ac/wco/combined    Listen to our PODCAST🎙️: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/podcast  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-elektronik (Americas) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthElectronics/ (Americas) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group/ (Europe) Follow us on X: https://x.com/WurthElectronic/ (Americas) Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_online (Europe) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wurthelectronics (Americas) Würth Elektronik online: https://www.we-online.com/

    17 min
  2. [Audio Version] Inside Wireless Decision-Making: Choosing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Proprietary, or Cellular

    APR 30

    [Audio Version] Inside Wireless Decision-Making: Choosing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Proprietary, or Cellular

    Engineering Smarter Wireless Connectivity Wireless systems don't fail because the radio is "wrong." More often, they underperform because the wireless technology choice itself doesn't match the application. Range falls short, latency creeps in, power consumption spikes, or reliability erodes; all before the first prototype ever leaves the lab.   In this episode, we doscuss wireless decision‑making and break down when to use Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, proprietary wireless, or cellular. You'll learn how data rate, range, power budget, network topology, latency, certification, and total system cost all interact, and why optimizing for one parameter often creates hidden tradeoffs elsewhere. We'll also discuss where proprietary protocols make sense, when cellular becomes unavoidable, and why "it worked last time" is rarely a good design strategy.   To view datasheets or order samples, visit Würth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal.   RELATED SOLUTIONS: Bluetooth & Radio Modules: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/ac/wco/wpan_wlan  Cellular Radio Modules: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/ac/wco/cellular  Proprietary & Wirepas: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/ac/wco/proprietary_wirepas  Combined Radio Protocols: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/ac/wco/combined    Listen to our PODCAST🎙️: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/podcast  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-elektronik (Americas) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthElectronics/ (Americas) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group/ (Europe) Follow us on X: https://x.com/WurthElectronic/ (Americas) Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_online (Europe) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wurthelectronics (Americas) Würth Elektronik online: https://www.we-online.com/

    17 min
  3. The Hidden RF Loss: Why PCB-to-Connector Transitions Steal your dB

    MAR 27 ·  VIDEO

    The Hidden RF Loss: Why PCB-to-Connector Transitions Steal your dB

    RF systems rarely fail in obvious ways. More often, performance erodes quietly; a dB here, a little range there, until designs no longer match expectations. In this episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked sources of RF loss: the transition from a controlled‑impedance PCB trace to a connector and coaxial cable. You'll learn why "50 ohms" is a wave property, not a component value, how small geometry changes at the PCB‑to‑connector interface can create impedance discontinuities, and why connectors and cables should be treated as part of the transmission line, not mechanical afterthoughts. We'll also cover how cable selection, bend radius, mechanical stability, and prototype‑to‑production variability can quietly eat into your link budget, even when the radio and antenna are unchanged. Whether you're designing your first RF system or chasing a few lost dB in a mature product, this episode breaks down the hidden risks and practical design considerations that help protect system margin before they show up in the field. To view datasheets or order samples, visit Würth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal.  RELATED SOLUTIONS: Trilogy of Connectors Reference Guide: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/TRILOGY_OF_CONNECTORS_ENGLISH Coaxial Connectors: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/em/connectors/coax   Coaxial Cable Assemblies: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/em/connectors/coax/coaxial_connectors_cable_assemblies  Coaxial Cable Configurator: https://www.we-online.com/en/products/components/service/customized-solutions/cableconfigurator   Listen to our PODCAST🎙️: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/podcast  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-elektronik (Americas) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthElectronics/ (Americas) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group/ (Europe) Follow us on X: https://x.com/WurthElectronic/ (Americas) Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_online (Europe) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wurthelectronics (Americas)

    14 min
  4. [AUDIO ONLY!!] The Hidden RF Loss: Why PCB-to-Connector Transitions Steal your dB

    MAR 27

    [AUDIO ONLY!!] The Hidden RF Loss: Why PCB-to-Connector Transitions Steal your dB

    RF systems rarely fail in obvious ways. More often, performance erodes quietly; a dB here, a little range there, until designs no longer match expectations. In this episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked sources of RF loss: the transition from a controlled‑impedance PCB trace to a connector and coaxial cable. You'll learn why "50 ohms" is a wave property, not a component value, how small geometry changes at the PCB‑to‑connector interface can create impedance discontinuities, and why connectors and cables should be treated as part of the transmission line — not mechanical afterthoughts. We'll also cover how cable selection, bend radius, mechanical stability, and prototype‑to‑production variability can quietly eat into your link budget, even when the radio and antenna are unchanged. Whether you're designing your first RF system or chasing a few lost dB in a mature product, this episode breaks down the hidden risks and practical design considerations that help protect system margin before they show up in the field. To view datasheets or order samples, visit Würth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal.  RELATED SOLUTIONS: Trilogy of Connectors Reference Guide: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/TRILOGY_OF_CONNECTORS_ENGLISH   Coaxial Connectors: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/em/connectors/coax  Coaxial Cable Assemblies: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/em/connectors/coax/coaxial_connectors_cable_assemblies  Coaxial Cable Configurator: https://www.we-online.com/en/products/components/service/customized-solutions/cableconfigurator   Listen to our PODCAST🎙️: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/podcast  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-elektronik (Americas) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthElectronics/ (Americas) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group/ (Europe) Follow us on X: https://x.com/WurthElectronic/ (Americas) Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_online (Europe) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wurthelectronics (Americas) Würth Elektronik online: https://www.we-online.com/

    14 min
  5. Designing Edge AI Systems That Actually Work

    FEB 27 ·  VIDEO

    Designing Edge AI Systems That Actually Work

    Electromagnetic issues in advanced electronics often show up in the last places engineers expect, turning even well‑designed systems into sources of interference or unexpected malfunction. In this episode, you'll learn about the most common culprits behind interference headaches in Edge AI designs, including layout pitfalls, cabling and grounding surprises, and how high‑speed interfaces like 10BASE‑T1L with PoDL add new layers of complexity. Our experts from Würth Elektronik and Texas Instruments will break down why small design decisions can dramatically affect electromagnetic performance, and how practical techniques, from component selection to sensor board design, can keep interference from derailing your project.   To view the datasheets or order samples, visit Würth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal.   RELATED SOLUTIONS: Download the Presented Slides: https://bit.ly/edge_ai_deck EMC Components: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/pbs/emc_components 10BASE-T1L SPE Sensor with PoDL Reference Design from Texas Instruments: https://www.ti.com/tool/TIDA-010261 Texas Instruments Reference Designs: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/icref/texas-instruments   Listen to our PODCAST🎙️: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/podcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-elektronik (Americas) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthElectronics/ (Americas) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group/ (Europe) Follow us on X: https://x.com/WurthElectronic/ (Americas) Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_online (Europe) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wurthelectronics (Americas) Würth Elektronik online: https://www.we-online.com/

    52 min
  6. [AUDIO ONLY!!] Designing Edge AI Systems That Actually Work- Presented by Würth Elektronik & Texas Instruments

    FEB 27

    [AUDIO ONLY!!] Designing Edge AI Systems That Actually Work- Presented by Würth Elektronik & Texas Instruments

    Electromagnetic issues in advanced electronics often show up in the last places engineers expect, turning even well‑designed systems into sources of interference or unexpected malfunction. In this episode, you'll learn about the most common culprits behind interference headaches in Edge AI designs, including layout pitfalls, cabling and grounding surprises, and how high‑speed interfaces like 10BASE‑T1L with PoDL add new layers of complexity. Our experts from Würth Elektronik and Texas Instruments will break down why small design decisions can dramatically affect electromagnetic performance, and how practical techniques, from component selection to sensor board design, can keep interference from derailing your project.   To view the datasheets or order samples, visit Würth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal.   RELATED SOLUTIONS: Presented Slides: https://bit.ly/edge_ai_deck EMC Components: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/pbs/emc_components 10BASE-T1L SPE Sensor with PoDL Reference Design from Texas Instruments: https://www.ti.com/tool/TIDA-010261 Texas Instruments Reference Designs: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/icref/texas-instruments   Listen to our PODCAST🎙️: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/podcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-elektronik (Americas) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthElectronics/ (Americas) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group/ (Europe) Follow us on X: https://x.com/WurthElectronic/ (Americas) Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_online (Europe) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wurthelectronics (Americas) Würth Elektronik online: https://www.we-online.com/

    52 min
  7. The Real Roadblocks: How to Solve Unexpected Thermal Failures [Audio Only]

    JAN 29

    The Real Roadblocks: How to Solve Unexpected Thermal Failures [Audio Only]

    Unexpected overheating in electronic systems often appears in places engineers least expect, making reliable design a real challenge. In this episode, we explore why thermal problems don't always follow theory and why standard calculations sometimes miss the true source of heat build-up.   You'll learn about the main factors that create hidden thermal resistance, such as air gaps, imperfect interfaces, and material thickness. We explain why the "highest conductivity" materials aren't automatically the best solution and how practical strategies like gap fillers, spreaders, and thermally conductive adhesives can prevent and solve thermal failures. Our experts share real-world design tips to manage hotspots, improve reliability, and select the right thermal interface materials for your specific application.   RELATED COMPONENTS: Gap Filling Solutions: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/tm/gap_filling_solutions   Thermal Gap Filler Pad: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TGF   Thermal Transfer Tape: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TTT   Conductive Insulator Pad: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TINS   Graphite Sheet (Heat Spreading Solutions): https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TGS   Graphite Foam Gasket (hybrid Solutions): https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TGFG b To view the datasheets or order samples, visit Würth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal. Listen to our PODCAST🎙️: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/podcast    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-elektronik (Americas)   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe)   Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthElectronics/ (Americas)   Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group/ (Europe)   Follow us on X: https://x.com/WurthElectronic/ (Americas)   Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_online (Europe)   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wurthelectronics (Americas)   Würth Elektronik online: https://www.we-online.com/

    13 min
  8. The Real Roadblocks: How to Solve Unexpected Thermal Failures

    JAN 29 ·  VIDEO

    The Real Roadblocks: How to Solve Unexpected Thermal Failures

    A Hands-On Guide to Diagnosing and Overcoming Thermal Surprises in Electronics Unexpected overheating in electronic systems often appears in places engineers least expect, making reliable design a real challenge. In this episode, we explore why thermal problems don't always follow theory and why standard calculations sometimes miss the true source of heat build-up.   You'll learn about the main factors that create hidden thermal resistance, such as air gaps, imperfect interfaces, and material thickness. We explain why the "highest conductivity" materials aren't automatically the best solution and how practical strategies like gap fillers, spreaders, and thermally conductive adhesives can prevent and solve thermal failures. Our experts share real-world design tips to manage hotspots, improve reliability, and select the right thermal interface materials for your specific application.   RELATED COMPONENTS: Gap Filling Solutions: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/tm/gap_filling_solutions   Thermal Gap Filler Pad: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TGF   Thermal Transfer Tape: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TTT   Conductive Insulator Pad: https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TINS   Graphite Sheet (Heat Spreading Solutions): https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TGS   Graphite Foam Gasket (hybrid Solutions): https://www.we-online.com/en/components/products/THERMAL_WE-TGFG   To view the datasheets or order samples, visit Würth Elektronik online or the MyWE customer portal.   Listen to our PODCAST🎙️: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/podcast  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-elektronik (Americas) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wuerth-elektronik-group (Europe) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthElectronics/ (Americas) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wuerth.Elektronik.Group/ (Europe) Follow us on X: https://x.com/WurthElectronic/ (Americas) Follow us on X: https://x.com/we_online (Europe) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wurthelectronics (Americas) Würth Elektronik online: https://www.we-online.com/

    13 min
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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.

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    Wurth Elektronik Team
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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