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CES 2019 Special: Paul Loughnane, TE Connectivity

EE Times Current · 14 Jan 2019 · 16m

What this episode covers

Paul Loughnane, CTO and VP of Engineering for Appliances at TE Connectivity, discusses the integration of sensors, connectivity, and data analytics in modern home appliances. He explains how TE helps appliance OEMs transition from simple physical interfaces to complex wireless solutions, addressing challenges like RF interference in harsh environments like ovens. Loughnane highlights TE's role in enabling secure data collection and cloud connectivity while leveraging its 7,000 R&D engineers to stay ahead of customer roadmaps.

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large enterprises

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TE Connectivity, Aero, Digiki, Mauser
Also
Eureka Park

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