Technology Showcase: Plymouth

AMD: The Latest in AMD Devices and Tools

In this session we will go through the major advances and the newest AMD devices and tools. For the devices we will look at the new features of the following devices: Artix UltraScale Plus (AUP), Spartan UltraScale Plus (AUP), Versal 2 Advanced System on a Chip (ASoC), X86 devices, both the RYZEN and the EPYC families in both the traditional, and the embedded spaces. For the tools we will look at the new features of the 2025.1 version of the tool, and the introduction of the Zephyr RTOs.

Avnet: Designing with Supply Chain in Mind: Empowering Engineers for Smarter Product Development

In today’s global landscape, product innovation is only as strong as the supply chain behind it. This engaging panel discussion, led by David Paulson, Global Vice President of Avnet Velocity, will explore how design engineers can drive competitive advantage by integrating supply chain considerations early in the development process. Joined by Avnet’s District Sales Director Steve Brophy, Avnet’s Transportation Vertical Sales Director Jason Skoczen and other supply chain leaders, the panel will share real-world insights on how factors like component availability, lifecycle risk, and geopolitical disruptions impact design decisions. Learn how cross-functional collaboration between engineering and supply chain can lead to more resilient, scalable, and cost-effective product solutions.

Avnet: Electronics for Buyers

Ever wonder how semiconductors are made, why they matter, or where those long lead times come from? This course is designed specifically for buyers, planners, supply chain professionals, and operations teams looking to deepen their understanding of the electronic components that drive today’s technology. We’ll explore how semiconductors function, what impacts their availability, and how market forces shape supply and demand. Walk away with the knowledge to make more informed decisions and stronger partnerships with engineering and supplier teams.

Infineon: If it Spins, Think Infineon

Brushed and Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are ubiquitous in automotive, from mirrors to power steering to traction inverters. Join this training session to get a more detailed looked at Infineon’s comprehensive offering as well as the software and tools to support you in your unique motor control application development. Infineon offers a scalable portfolio of power supplies, microcontrollers, gate drivers, sensors, and MOSFETs for all levels of motor control. Furthermore, the MOTIX™ motor control solutions offers four levels of integration to enable smaller, simpler, more cost-efficient designs.

Molex: The Power Shift: Advancing Molex Transportation Technologies

The transportation industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards enhanced efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, with Molex technologies playing a pivotal role. Innovations in power delivery and signal connectivity are essential for modern vehicles, offering efficient performance and seamless communication across networks to advance data management and vehicle intelligence. Electrification impacts more than the powertrain, and Molex connector solutions are designed for ease of integration into various vehicle architectures, supporting applications like infotainment systems, powertrain components, and safety features. Their ability to maintain secure connections under demanding conditions is crucial for the increasingly complex electronic systems in vehicles. These technologies empower manufacturers to develop cutting-edge transportation solutions, driving the industry towards a smarter, more connected future by meeting the growing demands for efficiency, safety and sustainability.

NXP: Scalable 48-1200V BMS and X-in-1 Electrification Solutions supporting SDV, Zonal Actuation, OBC, DCDC and Edge AI

During this presentation users will learn about NXP’s 5 x BMS reference designs including our upcoming 48V BMS technology and X-in-1 platform supporting BMS, Zone controlled Motor Control for SDV, OBC, DCDC and Edge-AI enabled by eIQ Auto Software.

onsemi: Imaging Insights: The Art of Sensor Selection

Devon Johnson, Sr. Principal Field Application Engineer at onsemi’s Image Sensor Group, will discuss the key metrics for selecting image sensors and their impact on real-world application performance. He will review several critical metrics and parameters that are essential for your design, explaining how to determine whether these factors are crucial or flexible in your specific application.

Renesas: GreenPAK Programmable Mixed-Signal Products

Learn how to minimize your BOM and secure your design by integrating and creating a custom ASIC-like solution using Renesas GreenPAK.

STMicroelectronics: Harnessing the POWER in Software Defined Vehicles

Smart power management is critical in modern automotive systems, addressing the increasing power demands of zonal controllers, ECUs, ADAS, gateways, and body modules. As vehicle electronics become more complex, integrated solutions with features like rail sequencing, voltage monitoring, and diagnostics are essential. STMicroelectronics provides a comprehensive portfolio of power management ICs supporting functional safety up to ASIL-D for assisted and autonomous driving, infotainment, and standard automotive applications. This session will cover System Basis ICs, Power Management ICs, Voltage Regulators, Multi-Channel Drivers, and Battery Management ICs.

Tria: Qualcomm Edge AI: The Unique Balance of Performance and Power for Edge AI Applications

Deploying edge AI solutions often requires a balance of high-performance compute with the power, thermal and size constraints of embedded systems. Qualcomm has long understood these challenges with their leadership in the mobile and automotive space and is now expanding its support for the industrial segment. This course will introduce you to the new Qualcomm Dragonwing™-based modules and Vision AI-Kit solutions from Tria Technologies, providing insights into development flows, OS support and software enablement, especially in the context of vision-AI industrial applications. With up to 100 TOPS of AI acceleration, these scalable platforms leverage a common development flow that can accelerate your time to market. Instructor-led demos will illustrate inference, compute performance, power efficiency and real-time profiling measurement for different AI models and use-cases in this informative and interactive session.