The Current · Future Electronics

Designing an Embedded Solution for Production

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Ed Baca explains why production volumes under 10k pieces make system-on-modules the smarter choice over custom chip designs.

Host Todd interviews Ed Baca from Future Electronics about choosing between system-on-modules, single-board computers, and custom chip-down designs for embedded systems production. They discuss volume thresholds, Raspberry Pi limitations, customization benefits, and applications in drones, medical, and AI. The conversation provides practical guidance for engineers balancing speed, cost, and longevity.

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