Hardware Podcasts

244. The Hidden Power of Engineers as Storytellers (with Mouser’s Matt Campbell & Ricky Flores)

The Next Byte Podcast · 5 May 2026 · 47m

What this episode covers

Matt Campbell and Ricky Flores, Technical Marketing Engineers at Mouser Electronics, discuss their transition from traditional engineering roles to customer-facing positions that bridge the gap between semiconductor suppliers and developers. They highlight specific technologies like the STM32N6 microcontroller and the Synaptics Astra 1680 processor, which enable low-cost AI and computer vision projects for makers. The conversation also covers the importance of communication skills for engineers, the 'button renaissance' in hardware design, and Mouser's rapid logistics capabilities, including same-hour shipping and robotic arms.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Mouser Electronics, Texas Instruments
Products
STM32N6, Synaptics Astra 1680
Also
Texas A&M University, University of Michigan, University of New Mexico

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