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 also explore: * Wi-Fi HaLow: A deep dive into the 900MHz standard that offers kilometer-long range ...
Nov 26, 2025•52 min
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 recycling offers a real-world analogy * Why reinventing chip architectures (CUDA, ISAs, RISC-V ) is...
Sep 30, 2025•16 min
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 * How Apple carved down the circuit board to a tiny “plateau” under the camera * The real limits of ...
Sep 22, 2025•15 min
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 coupling. They also explore the new wave of AI-driven solutions and whether they can finally deliver ...
Aug 21, 2025•58 min
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 solutions * The surprising economics of a $7K run for 5,000 prototype chips * Why most microcontrol...
Aug 11, 2025•35 min
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 are booming * How Meta’s world models might replace control loops * The explosive growth of synthetic ...
Jul 10, 2025•37 min
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 surprising overlap between web layout (CSS) and PCB layout * How tools like atopile let you think in relation...
Jul 05, 2025•35 min
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 there. From chip smuggling to the future of prototyping, this episode explores how electronics shape ev...
Jun 23, 2025•41 min
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. What You’ll Learn Today: * How fiber lasers are being used to blast copper off PCBs * Why vias are stil...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 * Why open-source hardware and standards like ODB++ and IPC are a mess * Real talk on US vs. Chinese P...
Jun 03, 2025•33 min
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 schematics-based tools. In this second half, they unpack: * Why caching is crucial for speeding up PCB auto...
May 19, 2025•28 min
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 AI models can read and understand electronics documentation, turning datasheets into structured, mac...
May 12, 2025•49 min
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 specific needs * Why GPT-4.1's instruction-following capabilities make it ideal for agent-based appli...
Apr 26, 2025•34 min
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 health tracking, and creative expression. The duo unpacks: * How Gemini 2.5 Pro's massive 1 million token...
Apr 15, 2025•51 min
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 critical importance of rapid iteration in high-stakes technology * Why being caught between "startup" an...
Mar 26, 2025•42 min
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 applications to directly interact with KiCad projects * The embedded files feature in KiCad 9 that solves lo...
Mar 19, 2025•43 min
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 auto-routing algorithms * The importance of design intent in circuit board layout * Why USB-C port im...
Mar 10, 2025•44 min
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 evolution of jet engine design and the "suck, squeeze, bang, blow" cycle * The revolution happening...
Mar 03, 2025•43 min
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 testing is fundamentally broken * The exciting future of next-day PCB prototyping in the US * Game-chan...
Feb 22, 2025•42 min
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 harnesses * The challenges of designing and manufacturing wire harnesses today * Why standardization isn't ...
Feb 12, 2025•33 min
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 custom X1 chip * Sony's revolutionary IMX 500 image sensor with built-in AI processing * TSMC's new ...
Jan 14, 2025•47 min
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 are suddenly the most sought-after talent in Silicon Valley * How Tesla's automated testing practic...
Jan 06, 2025•50 min
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 running AI models locally on Apple Silicon * The evolution of ARM-based computing and competitors' at...
Dec 27, 2024•8 min
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 sized meal delivery services for tall engineers * A deep dive into Google's Willow quantum computer brea...
Dec 23, 2024•34 min
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 influence * The pros and cons of AI development tools * A provocative discussion on truck safety in cities...
Dec 16, 2024•34 min
In this episode, our tech founders dive into: * The incredible potential of MicroPython for embedded systems * Meshtastic and LoRa mesh networking technologies * Innovative E-ink display applications * Unique tech solutions for communication and tracking * The future of micro-controllers and embedded development Highlights include: * How MicroPython enables flexible microcontroller programming * A dream device concept for ski slopes using E-ink and mesh networking * Insights into low-power, long...
Dec 11, 2024•32 min
Join Seve from tscircuit and Matt from atopile as they dive deep into the world of open-source hardware development! 🛠️ In this episode, they explore: * The pros and cons of open-source bounty programs * Strategies for "dog fooding" hardware projects * Innovative fellowship programs for hardware engineers * Challenges in microcontroller and PCB design * Fascinating community-driven hardware projects Highlights include: * A unique fellowship program supporting hardware innovators * Discussions o...
Dec 03, 2024•46 min
Join Matt and Seve as they tackle one of the most pressing challenges in electronics: e-waste and sustainable manufacturing! 🌍 In this eye-opening episode, our tech experts explore: * The staggering scale of global e-waste (62 million metric tons annually!) * Hidden toxins in everyday electronics, from PCBs to aluminum cans * Revolutionary recycling technologies from companies like Redwood Materials and Li-cycle * The truth about flame retardants and halogen-free circuit boards * Europe's leade...
Nov 25, 2024•43 min
Join Matt and Seve for an exciting discussion about the future of home robotics and automation! 🤖 In this episode, our tech enthusiasts explore: * Physical Intelligence's groundbreaking laundry-folding robot * The surprising economics of household automation * How much people would pay for a Tesla Bot or household robot * The technical challenges of home robotics vs. industrial automation * The future of robot-as-a-service business models But that's not all! Matt and Seve also dive into: * Why ...
Nov 18, 2024•32 min
Join Matt and Seve for an engaging discussion about the future of robotics manufacturing and actuators! 🤖 In this episode, our hardware experts explore: * The rise of Scientific Actuators and their innovative approach to robotics * Why manufacturing location matters for robotics companies * The technical challenges of building precise actuators * The evolution of control systems and motor interfaces * The importance of zero-backlash in robotic joints But that's not all! Matt and Seve also dive ...
Nov 13, 2024•43 min
