Podcast4Engineers
Episodes
IPOSIM SPICE: power simulation with real-world accuracy
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Principal Engineer for Power Electronics Paul Sochor to the show, where they discuss the latest developmen...
WBG trends in photovoltaic technology
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global Application Manager Jonathan Schmitt to the show, where they discuss the latest trends and innovati...
Deep dive into power conversion systems for battery energy storage systems
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global System Architect Dr. Manuel Strugholtz to explore the differences between grid-forming and grid-fol...
Intro to power conversion systems for battery energy storage systems
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global Application Manager Marco Werr back to discuss the evolving energy landscape and its impact on semi...
Megawatt EV charging
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global Application Manager Rodrigo Marquina to the show, where they discuss the fundamentals and future of...
New opportunities in HVAC with wide bandgap technologies
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global Application Marketer Giovanni Parrino to the show, where they discuss new opportunities in HVAC wit...
Semiconductors and Al in home appliances: Focus on induction cooktops
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Peter Balint is joined by Walter Bell, Director of Application Marketing for Home Appliances at Infineon, t...
Semiconductors and AI in Home appliances: Critical and future relevant use cases
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Peter Balint on this episode of Podcast4Engineers as he delves into the fascinating world of home appliances, where the boundaries of innova...
Silicon carbide adoption in industrial drives
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global Director of Application Management Wolf-Dieter Baehre back to the show, where they discuss the adop...
The changing heat pump market
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, the host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global Application Manager Lara Kremer, who explains the factors influencing the ...
The digitalization of power
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Podcast4Engineers, host Kelsey Markl invites Marijana Vukicevic, MCU Product Marketing Director at Infineon, to explore how mic...
Powering AI’s future across 400 V, 3-phase PSUs and quantum computing
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, our guest, Richard Kunčič, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Power System division, discusses how A...
Thermal challenges in Powering AI
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Peter Balint sits down with Davide Chiola, VP of Systems Solutions at Infineon, to explore the critical rol...
Protection ICs in AI data centers
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Advancements in GPUs and the transition to higher voltage architectures in AI servers are driving the need for robust protection integrated circuits (...
Supporting AI power demands sustainably: the role of renewables
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Peter Balint explores the intricate demands of powering AI with guest, Fanny Bjoerk, Director Global Applic...
Safeguarding AI operations against downtime: battery backup unit solutions
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Ou...
Health monitoring for reliable AI power distribution
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 compo...
SiC reliability testing for making chips that last
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Designing the future of rail and renewables with SiC modules
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Konrad Schraml and Caspar Leendertz again about their nomination for the Deutsche Zukunftspreis. Listen to learn about the...
Future-ready rail solutions for the Deutsche Zukunftspreis
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been nominated for the prestigious Deutsche Zukunftspreis, the German Federal President‘s Award for Technology and Innovation! In this episo...
The right batteries and chips for renewable energy
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
USB data trends in industrial automation
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do USB connectors help machines 'see' and work smarter? In industrial automation, machine vision plays a crucial role in enabling machines to 'see...
Fostering co-innovation and sustainability with Jiva Materials
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ja...
Reducing electronic waste with recyclable PCB
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Electronic waste is rapidly growing, but is there a more sustainable option to just throwing away electrical components? In this episode, our expert A...
48 V: topologies, benefits, and applications
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Robustness, efficiency and quality in data centers
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
The power of efficiency: the sweet spot for Si, SiC, and GaN in data centers
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Optimizing AI server power flow with 48 V architectures and vertical power delivery
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is genAI impacting power design? In this third episode of our “We power AI” podcast series, Carl Smith, Senior Director of Information & C...
The power struggle: tackling AI data centers’ energy requirements
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
We power AI with Adam White
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The next generation of machine learning-enabled MCUs
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Edge devices are rapidly evolving to take on more complex tasks, which require more compute power. Machine learning offers a solution. Our expert Omar...
IGBT7: It’s time to switch with Blaž Rohseano
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) have been around for decades, but the 7th generation finally brings a much-awaited revolution. Our expert B...
Vision for eMobility: 10 kWh for 100 km with Dirk Geiger and Christoph Bauer
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our expert guests Dirk and Christoph explain “10 kWh for 100 km” and discuss how semiconductors not only enable decarbonization i...
EBV and Infineon: Bringing SiC to the market together with Milan Ivkovic and Peter Friedrichs
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pe...
EBV and Infineon: Looking back at 3 years of SiC partnership with Slobodan Puljarevic and Pierre-Yves
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past three years, EBV and Infineon have been working closely together to make the transition to silicon carbide (SiC) smoother for our custom...
Cold split technology to make more from less with Peter Friedrichs
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tech...
Efficiency in drives for modern factories with Wolf-Dieter Baehre and Andreas Hoffmann
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Making commercial HVAC smarter with Lara Kremer
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Energy regulations and air quality concerns are driving the demand for smart commercial HVAC. Listen as our expert Lara explains what makes these syst...
Hybrid inverters for more energy independence with Suresh Thangavel
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Solar power is essential for decarbonization, but what happens when the sun isn’t out? Listen as our expert Suresh explains how hybrid inverters bri...
The future of factories through industrial automation with Ingo Hecht
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How is industrial automation, fueled by data and advanced semiconductors, revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape? Listen as our expert Ingo delve...
SiC: Future trends in silicon carbide with Peter Friedrichs
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SiC: Silicon carbide module packages with Ainhoa Puyadena-Mier
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With great power comes great responsibility – or perhaps just great designs! Listen as our expert Ainhoa talks about how SiC in power modules has ev...
SiC: Silicon carbide discrete packages with Edward Fuergut and Giuseppe de Falco
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great things come in small packages… especially when it’s silicon carbide! In this episode, our experts Edward and Giuseppe talk about the differe...
SiC: Silicon carbide device technologies with Christian Strenger
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
SiC: Introduction to silicon carbide with Eva Gabriel
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No longer just an innovation for the next generation of power semiconductors, silicon carbide (SiC) has arrived. Listen as Eva explains how SiC has al...
DC vs. AC in EV Charging with Torsten Klemmer and Daniel Makus
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our application managers Torsten Klemmer and Daniel Makus discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both DC and AC charging designs for...
Hydrogen deep dive with Varun Raghunath and Nils Przybilla
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With hydrogen energy growing in importance, we look at how it’s produced – through electrolysis. In this episode, our experts Varun Raghunath and ...
Simulation: A virtual trial and error with Jaime Zapata-Amores
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
Hydrogen on the horizon with Nils Przybilla and Varun Raghunath
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grey, green, blue… Who knew hydrogen could be so colorful? In this episode, our technical experts Nils Przybilla and Varun Raghunath explain why hyd...
Battery vs. fuel cell in CAV applications with Luciana Afonso
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Same-day delivery, groceries at your doorstep, worldwide shipping... Our shopping habits have filled the streets with more and more commercial vehicle...
Photovoltaic Trends with Elisabeth Preuss
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Solar power is opening up new doors when it comes to energy independence and self-consumption, but panels would be useless without the inverters behin...
IGBT7 in industrial drives with Andrea Piccioni
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The booming heat pump market with Dominic Bruellmann
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In modern building projects, heat pumps are on everyone’s mind. In this episode, our expert Dominic Bruellmann explains why heat pumps are becoming ...
Bi-directionality in EV Charging with Daniel Makus
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, our application manager Daniel Makus and host Fabian Schiffer talk about the new opportunities bi-directionality is opening u...
Lifetime Estimation with Aleksandar Josic and Jaime Zapata-Amores
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
IPOSIM Lifetime Estimation lets engineers design systems that can grow old with confidence. In the industrial sector especially, these kinds of simula...
Reference designs for industrial drives with Katrin Glashauser
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our application manager Katrin Glashauser talks about our 22-kW board for industrial drives and how reference designs can help engine...
Industrial drives trends with Lara Kremer
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 regio...
Commercial HVAC trends with Lara Kremer
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether making factories more efficient or your office complex more comfortable, commercial HVAC systems are enabling smarter buildings. In this episo...
Home appliance trends with Jens Reinstaedt
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Fast EV charging trends with Elisabeth Preuss
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our podcast, our application manager Elisabeth Preuss and host Fabian Schiffer discuss the current trends in fast EV charging and t...
The electrification of CAV with Marlene Wuercher
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Inf...
Electric vehicle charging on the rise with Markus Hermwille
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of our new podcast series introduces you to the topic of charging electric vehicles: In particular, what scenarios are available for...