# CES 2019 Special: Paul Loughnane, TE Connectivity

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2019-01-14
- Length: 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/40966053/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity#t=3) Introduction: Paul Loughnane and TE Connectivity at CES
- [1:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity#t=82) The Critical Role of Consumer Market and Connectivity
- [2:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity#t=179) Smart Appliances: From Old School to AI and Cloud Data
- [4:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity#t=265) Enabling Data Collection: Antennas, Cabling, and Protocols
- [5:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity#t=354) RF Challenges in Harsh Appliance Environments
- [6:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity#t=418) Application Engineering Support and Design Cycle Reduction
- [8:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity#t=533) Addressing Privacy, Security, and Consumer Confidence
- [11:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-paul-loughnane-te-connectivity#t=673) TE's R&D Strategy and Future Technology Investments

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- TE Connectivity (company)
- Eureka Park (other)
- Aero (company)
- Digiki (company)
- Mauser (company)

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