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Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast

Jun 27, 2025

How can custom transformers revolutionize your electronic systems and why are they so difficult to understand?! In our latest episode, we unravel the mysteries of the custom transformer so you can save valuable PCB space, get optimized performance, and ensure a seamless fit for unique applications. We also address...


Jan 23, 2025

In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging aspects of circuit design: safety standard compliance. With multiple international standards and countless pages of requirements, how can designers ensure their circuits meet the right criteria without overdesigning or risking last-minute rejections? Join us as...


Jun 6, 2024

In this podcast, we explore market trends driving electronic components to their limits, focusing on thermal aging in molded inductors. As miniaturization and higher current densities increase operating temperatures, thermal aging risks grow. We'll discuss its causes, detection methods, impacts on applications, and...


Oct 13, 2023

Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is evolving as an alternative to existing electronics that use cables to supply power. The new Qi2.0 standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and the Ki standard for the kitchen appliances provide more opportunity for...


Oct 6, 2022

In this podcast, we will discuss several iterations of a transformer, all that achieve the same fundamental requirements. We will also illustrate failure modes that are often overlooked by online design tools, and then demonstrate solutions that could reduce cost and improve performance. Click here to watch the...