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Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they venture deep into the rapidly changing world of electronics, where hardware is finally catching up to software. This episode tackles the growing movement of designing circuit boards using code, not schematics, and explores how compiler-style toolchains are revolutionizing firmware, FPGA workflows, and hardware reliability. They...

Seve (founder of tscircuit ) and Matt (founder of atopile ) unpack one of the most radical ideas in modern electronics: reversible computing . As Moore’s Law slows down, the biggest bottleneck is heat — but what if computation itself could be rethought to conserve energy instead of wasting it? In this episode, they explore: * The principles of reversible/thermodynamic computing * How MOSFET charge...

Apple’s new iPhone Air might look like a futuristic, ultra-thin smartphone, but under the hood, it’s closer to an Apple Watch strapped to a giant battery. In this episode, Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) break down the wild engineering behind making phones slimmer than ever: iPhone Air Deep Dive: * Why the iPhone Air’s PCB layout looks more like a smartwatch than a phone...

Auto-routing sounds simple: connect the traces, hit “go,” and let the software handle the rest. But in reality, PCB auto-layout is one of the hardest problems in electronics. In this episode of electronics.dev , Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) break down why auto-routing is so difficult: from impedance matching and creepage rules to high-speed signal integrity and noise c...

Custom chip design is no longer reserved for billion-dollar tech giants. In this episode, Seve (founder of tscircuit ) and Matt (founder of atopile ) explore how advances in tooling, prototyping, and the EDA industry are making custom silicon accessible to startups, makers, and engineers like never before. You’ll discover: * How Tesla’s early battery management challenges led to unique custom chip...

AI Isn’t Coming For Electronics Design. It’s Already Here. Matt (founder of Atopile) and Seve (founder of TSCircuit) return with a deep dive into the rapidly shifting world of electronics and mechanical design. In this episode, they discuss how AI is reshaping every part of the hardware stack: from PCB layouts to robotic assembly. What you'll learn today: * Why "arms in a box" robotics startups ar...

In this episode of electronics.dev, Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) break down a quiet revolution in electronics: designing circuit boards with code and compiler-like workflows, not traditional schematics. They dive into: * Why traditional EDA tools limit innovation * How constraints, templates, and AI are unlocking more expressive, testable circuit design * The surprisin...

Seve (founder at tscircuit) and Matt (founder at atopile) tear into the wild intersection of geopolitics and hardware as they explore a North Korean KN-23 ballistic missile teardown. This episode reveals how Western components still end up in restricted military tech, and how second-hand supply chains blur the line between hobby electronics and weapons of war. But the conversation doesn’t stop the...

Are we finally close to fabbing real PCBs at home? In this episode, Seve (tscircuit) and Matt (atopile) go deep into the state of DIY PCB fabrication: why it feels like the early days of 3D printing, what's still holding it back, and what could push it over the edge. We talk lasers, vias, copper, tariffs, and some surprising hacks people use to prototype faster without sending things to China. Wha...

Join Seve (founder at tscircuit) and Matt (founder at atopile) for a no-fluff conversation about the future of electronics design. In this episode, the founders dive deep into: * Why designing PCBs with code is better than legacy schematic tools * How Chinese factories like JLCPCB dominate with software automation * The hidden costs of tariffs — and why they don’t actually help US manufacturing *...

Seve's original post Part 1 episode This episode continues where the last one left off, diving into Part 2 of Seve's blog post “13 Things I Wish I Knew Before Building an Autorouter.” 🧠⚡ Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) explore the deep technical challenges of auto-routing printed circuit boards using code, compiler toolchains, and caching, rather than traditional schema...

In this special guest episode, Matt (founder of Atopile) talks with Tyler Maran, founder and CEO of OmniAI, about how traditional OCR gives way to AI-native tools that actually work. OmniAI uses cutting-edge vision-language models to parse datasheets, extract data from messy PDFs, and interpret charts, with accuracy levels that leave legacy OCR in the dust. This episode dives deep into how modern...

Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they analyse OpenAI's impressive GPT-4.1 release and contrast it with Meta's controversial Llama 4 launch. In this episode, our hardware and AI experts explore: * OpenAI's brilliant strategy of releasing three GPT-4.1 variants: standard, mini, and nano * How the tiered approach allows developers to choose the right model for their s...

Subtitle: Two hardware founders explore how AI models are transforming electronics development, sleep science, and creative imagery Description: Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they dive into the AI revolution reshaping hardware development and everyday life. This dynamic conversation explores how cutting-edge AI models transform electronics design, personal healt...

Join Seve and Matt as they dive deep into the incredible story of Lilium, the billion-dollar electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) startup that promised to revolutionize air travel—and then spectacularly crashed. In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover: * The shocking moment a multi-million dollar prototype caught fire * How startup culture clashed with aerospace engineering * The crit...

Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they explore the most exciting developments in the electronics world, focusing on the groundbreaking KiCad 9 release and Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough! In this information-packed episode, our tech experts dive deep into: * KiCad 9's revolutionary Inter-Process Communication (IPC) API and how it enables external applicat...

Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they analyze modern PCB design tools and what is on the horizon for electronics development. In this episode, the duo dives deep into: * The current state of PCB auto-routers and why engineers often distrust them * How chip auto-routers like Triton Route are revolutionizing silicon design * What PCB design could learn from silicon a...

Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) for a wide-ranging conversation on cutting-edge engineering across multiple domains. This episode takes you from the skies to the circuit board as they explore: * The fascinating physics behind Boom Supersonic's quiet supersonic flight technology * How stratification in the atmosphere can redirect sonic booms away from the ground * The...

Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) for a fascinating deep dive into system reliability, test automation, and the future of PCB prototyping! 🔧 In this episode, our hardware innovators explore: * The hidden math that determines if your projects will succeed or fail * How Tesla solved reliability issues in their MegaPack battery systems * Why most people's approach to tes...

Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they explore the fascinating world of modern electronics interconnects and why traditional wire harnesses might be on their way out. In this wide-ranging conversation, they dive into: * Why flex PCBs are becoming the go-to solution for complex electronics * How Tesla's Powerwall 3 uses origami-style flex PCBs to replace wire harness...

Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they dive deep into the latest hardware innovations reshaping the tech landscape. This wide-ranging discussion explores several groundbreaking developments in AI hardware and quantum computing. Key topics covered: * Google's Willow quantum chip and its impact on quantum computing benchmarks * Xreal's innovative AR glasses and their...

Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they expose the outdated practices still dominating hardware testing and reveal the exciting solutions emerging from the software world. Matt shares stories from Tesla and other EV companies, explaining why current hardware validation is stuck in the past But there's hope! The duo explores: * Why Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) engineers...

Join Matt and Seve for a mini-episode diving into Apple's latest M4 chip and its implications for developers! 🍎 In this tech-packed discussion, our founders explore: * Real-world performance comparisons between M3 and M4 Macs * The significance of Apple's unified memory architecture and its advantages * How Docker and iOS development push the limits of current MacBooks * The future potential of r...

Ho ho ho! 🎅 Join Matt and Seve for a special holiday episode packed with fun gift recommendations, office shenanigans, and deep tech discussions. In this festive conversation, our hardware gurus explore: * The perfect office Christmas gifts (including an electric water pistol and a tiny knife called "Fat PP" from Stabby Labs!) * Setting up an office gym and the challenges of finding properly size...

In this episode, our hosts explore: * Seve's recent trip to Taiwan and its incredible tech ecosystem * The strategic importance of TSMC in global technology * Boba tea origins and the perfect way to enjoy it * The world of AI coding assistants like Devin * Fascinating insights into vehicle safety and urban transportation Highlights include: * Taiwan's electronics culture and its global tech influe...