Great Designs - a podcast from JF Kilfoil

Episode 10. Wireless Networked Lighting Control

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Joe Auteri is challenging the notion that wireless technology is unreliable and competing with industry standards.

Joe is the Regional Sales Director for Synapse Wireless’ Lighting Management Services and the Global Manager for their Core IoT product. He has 30 years of experience in technical sales and has been with Synapse Wireless for the past 10 years.

“The knock in the early days was everybody had a wireless product for lighting controls, but the reliability was terrible. So we started with the hard part, the wireless network, and then built software support around that to give more functionality.”

With their patented Snap OS platform, they have been able to gain brand recognition, win battles, and help their customers with their lighting and controls needs. Joe’s team is proud of their FPO and Industry 40 initiatives, which allows customers to monitor and control their facilities, save on energy bills, and use the power of machine learning. Joe and his team are dedicated to providing the best products and services to their customers and have been successful in doing so.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. Using Zigbee technology to develop a mobile platform for wireless mesh networking
2. What have been Synapse’s biggest successes in the lighting controls industry?
3. How you can use mesh network technology to develop applications for industrial IoT?

Great Designs - a podcast from JF Kilfoil

Episode 9. Marketing to Young Engineers

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How does the young engineer think? Jordan Yates, a recent graduate and young Marketing Engineer with one of our major manufacturers, shares some great insight.
Also, in this great discussion, Tim notes the challenge electronics manufacturers and reps face in reaching the minds of young engineers.

Great Designs - a podcast from JF Kilfoil

Episode 8. Talking Circuit Boards

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Episode Description

Circuit boards, manufacturing, increasing yield, and AI are all part of the discussion with Tim Sullivan of PalPilot, along with emerging technologies and recent wins.

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Episode 7. Talking Crystal with Ching Yang of Harmony Electronics

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Episode Description

What’s the difference between crystal brands and crystal sourced directly from the manufacturer? Ching Yang, VP of Harmony Electronics, has a great story for our
customers and tells it well.

More About Harmony Electronics – Crystal Oscillator and Crystal Resonator Manufacturer

Harmony Electronics Corporation: Precision Quartz Frequency Components

Harmony Electronics Corporation (H.ELE) has been a trusted manufacturer of precise and reliable quartz frequency components, particularly crystal resonators (Xtal) and crystal oscillators (XO), since 1976. With almost half a century of experience, we have earned our reputation as a leading supplier in the industry. (H.ELE also specializes in manufacturing MEMS microphones)

Versatile Applications of H.ELE’s Quartz Frequency Components

Our quartz frequency components are utilized in a diverse range of fields, including consumer products, high-grade industrial and networking applications, as well as automotive applications. This showcases our commitment to the versatility and reliability of our products across various sectors.

Enhanced Design and Quality Control through Collaboration

Partnering with Japan’s Daishinku Corp. (KDS) has enabled H.ELE to improve its design knowledge and quality control processes. This collaboration benefits both companies by further strengthening H.ELE’s capabilities in delivering high-quality frequency components and increasing cost-effectiveness and competitiveness through H.ELE’s manufacturing expertise.

Cutting-Edge Research and Development

Over the years, H.ELE has advanced its research and development capabilities, allowing us to remain at the forefront of technological innovations. Combined with our manufacturing expertise, this has led to the development of advanced manufacturing processes that ensure consistent production of high-quality frequency components, specifically in wide operating temperatures and miniaturization trends, without sacrificing performance and accuracy.

Strategic Supply Chain Optimization and Cost-Effectiveness

H.ELE has strategically optimized its supply chain and enhanced cost-effectiveness by establishing manufacturing plants in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. The decision to increase capital expenditure for a second manufacturing plant in Thailand in 2022 demonstrates H.ELE’s commitment to meeting its customers’ growing demands and mitigating geopolitical risks. H.ELE aims to be a responsive, reliable, and responsible supplier capable of addressing the evolving needs of its valued customers worldwide.

Commitment to Quality and Sustainability

All of H.ELE’s manufacturing plants are certified with ISO9001, 14001 (including 14067 CSP & 14046 WFP Assessment & Statement), 45001, IATF16949, IECQ QC 080000, and Sony GP. We also emphasize product reliability tests, such as JISC-C-60068, MIL-STD-1916, AEC-Q100, and Q200. These certifications and tests showcase our dedication to maintaining high standards of quality, environmental sustainability, carbon footprint, occupational health and safety, and industry-specific requirements.

Emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

In addition to focusing on product excellence, H.ELE places significant importance on CSR. We strive to provide value to the global society and our customers through responsible and accountable business practices.

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Episode 6. Talking with Walter Tobin

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The secret of sales, the state of the global supply chain, and competitive angles for reps to pursue. Walter Tobin, CEO of ERA, shares these important and informative insights with Tim, along with what he hopes his legacy at the ERA will be.

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Episode 5. An Interview with Rob Tavi

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Industry trends in electronics, how to build a competitive advantage, the fundamentals of digital marketing, and which companies are best managing current capacity
constraints – all topics covered in this tour de force conversation with Rob Tavi, CEO of IBS Electronics Group and host of the Real Talk with Rob Tavi Podcast. Plus, Rob’s
story as a global leader in the delivery of innovative electronic components and logistic solutions and how he became a force in electronics digital marketing.

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Episode 4. Instant Engineering Insight – myFAE

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Before Kilfoil launched its myFAE platform in 2022, we had to develop a technology solution. In this episode, we talk with a software engineer who put in place for us the
web-based platform that puts young engineers instantly in touch with a Field Application Engineer. Got a challenge with a new application or design? Our myFAE platform is the resource for you.

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Episode 3. myFAE – Your Personal FAE at Kilfoil

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Prior to Kilfoil’s 2022 launch of its myFAE platform, offering Instantly accessible digital design resources for young engineers and sourcing professionals, we introduce Kip
Weller, your Kilfoil myFAE resource, so you can learn about all he brings to the table and how this resource can shine light on your design needs.

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Episode 2. Navigating the Electronics Design Industry

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Tim Kilfoil and Lynda Neumann of the JF Kilfoil Company have a discussion to go over questions that young engineers may have surrounding design support. Lynda poses the questions to Tim to answer which include:

  •  How would a new person navigate the design industry?
  •  What is the difference between a manufacturer’s rep and the direct sales model
  •  What are the main changes in the electronic industry you are seeing?
  •  How is Kilfoil helping its customers navigate these changes?
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Episode 1. Vertically Integrated Semi-Conductor Supply

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Episode Details

Dr. Mrinal Das, the Director, Technical Marketing and Sales at Sanan Integrated Circuit, talks with host Tim Kilfoil about the capabilities that Sanan IC can bring to the industry from raw materials to a finished part that an OEM can use as a true vertically integrated supplier.

Show Notes

Dr. Mrinal Das serves as the Director, Technical Marketing and Sales at Sanan Integrated Circuit (Sanan IC). He describes the capabilities that Sanan IC can bring to the industry from raw materials to a finished part, as a vertically integrated supplier of compound semi-conductors.

About Sanan IC

Sanan Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. (Sanan IC) is a leading compound semiconductor wafer foundry and vertically integrated supplier. Sanan serves the RF microelectronics, power electronics and optical markets worldwide. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Xiamen City in the Fujian Province of China, operating as a subsidiary of Sanan Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600703). The company develops and provides GaAs, GaN, SiC, and InP foundry services with its state-of-the-art III-V compound semiconductor fabrication facilities. Certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard, ISO14001 environmental management standard, and IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management System (QMS) standard, Sanan IC empowers the global community of RF, millimeter wave, filter, power electronics, and optical communications markets with its advanced process technology platform. Sanan IC is Dedicated to Driving Compound Semiconductor Innovation. For more information, visit www.sanan-ic.com.

What is Great Designs?

A podcast from the JF Kilfoil Company.