On this episode of Embedded Insiders, in a sponsored segment, we’re joined by Jeff Baldwin, Director of Engineering at Sealevel Systems, to talk through best practices for designing at the edge and how Sealevel Systems can help, especially when rugged systems meet AI workloads.

Hello Embedded Engineers, Developers and Makers! Welcome to In Case You Missed it: Embedded Insights, the weekly news show all about Embedded technologies and solutions from Embedded Computing Design.

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich is joined by Brandon Hansen, COO & CFO at Sealevel Systems, in a sponsored segment to discuss breaking down silos in design teams and the importance of looking at the bigger picture.

Next, Rich and Jerry Chen, Founder and CEO of Upbeat Technology, discuss how the company is taking a different approach to its RISC-V offering by leveraging low-power levels in applications like always-on IoT, wearables, edge AI sensors, and more. 

But first, Ken and Rich recap their recent trip to Anaheim, California, for embedded world North America 2025. 

Hello Embedded Engineers, Developers and Makers! Welcome to In Case You Missed it: Embedded Insights, the weekly news show all about Embedded technologies and solutions from Embedded Computing Design.

Rugged systems can pass lab tests but fail in real-world extremes, jeopardizing mission-critical operations. This article outlines five engineering principles that ensure embedded systems are validated for resilience, built for longevity, and capable of recovering from field stress, turning ruggedization from a checklist into a long-term design commitment.

Engineering teams must often choose between COTS systems that may not entirely meet requirements and fully custom designs that are more than they need. This article outlines how semi-custom is the solution. By combining proven components with specific customizations, semi-custom solutions reduce execution risk, accelerate delivery, streamline compliance-readiness, and provide long-term lifecycle support.

In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Rich and Jeff Baldwin, Director of Engineering at Sealevel Systems, discuss the process of designing systems for harsh environments and how Sealevel’s expertise helps customers get started with safe and reliable solutions.

Our next segment is sponsored by Infineon Technologies. Rich Nass is joined by Erik Wood, Infineon’s Senior Director of Microcontroller Cryptography and Product Security, and the two discuss quantum computing and how the experts at Infineon are working to keep systems secure.