# The Prognosis is Actually Pretty Good

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2021-10-15
- Length: 44m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-10-15-the-prognosis-is-actually-pretty-good
- Listen: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/eetoa-wb-101421/

## Summary

Renesas Executive Vice President Sailesh Chittipeddi discusses the semiconductor industry's recovery from chip shortages, noting that capacity constraints in older nodes (130-180nm) will persist into 2022-2023, while Renesas doubles its capacity expansion plans. He highlights the industry's shift toward transparency and collaboration with customers, and details Renesas' focus on green engineering, including energy-efficient designs for data centers and consumer electronics. The episode also features an interview with Massimo Banzi, co-founder of Arduino, who discusses the evolution of the maker community, the accessibility of AI and robotics through platforms like Portenta and Nicla, and the importance of making complex technology approachable for young innovators.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-10-15-the-prognosis-is-actually-pretty-good#t=0) Introduction: Industry Outlook and Sponsor
- [5:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-10-15-the-prognosis-is-actually-pretty-good#t=347) Sailesh Chittipeddi on Chip Shortages and Capacity
- [13:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-10-15-the-prognosis-is-actually-pretty-good#t=829) Automotive Supply Chain and Just-in-Time Issues
- [23:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-10-15-the-prognosis-is-actually-pretty-good#t=1383) Renesas' Sustainability and Green Engineering Strategy
- [33:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-10-15-the-prognosis-is-actually-pretty-good#t=2020) Massimo Banzi on Arduino and Maker Culture
- [38:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-10-15-the-prognosis-is-actually-pretty-good#t=2283) Arduino's Industrial AI Products: Portenta and Nicla

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Renesas (company)
- Arduino (product)
- Portenta (product)
- Nicla (product)
- Rain Neuromorphic (company)
- Sandral (company)
- IDT (company)
- Dialog Semiconductor (company)

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- [Two Dads Puzzlin Things Out](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-04-17-two-dads-puzzlin-things-out) (The Amp Hour)
- [Navigating the Semiconductor Space for IoT | Rand Technology's Jennifer Strawn | Internet of Things Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2023-11-07-navigating-the-semiconductor-space-for-iot-rand-technologys-jennifer-strawn-inte) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [Living Through Chipageddon](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-02-16-living-through-chipageddon) (The Amp Hour)
- [Chips And Fabs And Garages](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages) (The Amp Hour)

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