The Intersection of AI and PCB Design with Kirsch Mackey | Trace Talks EP 2
Channel: Sierra Circuits
Date: 2024-04-09

Join us for the second episode of Trace Talks, where host Amit Bahl sits down with special guest Kirsch Mackey to dive deep into the intersection of AI and PCB design. Filmed at Sierra Circuits’ assembly facility in San Jose, CA, this episode offers exclusive insights into the evolving landscape of electronic engineering.

Kirsch Mackey, founder of HaSofu and adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas, shares his journey and motivation behind creating HaSofu. With a keen focus on addressing the gaps in traditional education for electrical engineers and PCB designers, Kirsch unveils his unique teaching framework for success.

From discussing the current state of AI in PCB design to zooming in on JITX and exploring AI software applications, Kirsch provides invaluable perspectives on the role of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing the industry and discusses the tipping point for AI adoption.

With engaging discussions on the future of PCB design and the impact of AI, this episode promises to be both informative and thought-provoking. Tune in to discover why AI won't be taking your job anytime soon and gain a deeper understanding of the evolving dynamics in electronic engineering.

Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Subscribe to Trace Talks for more episodes and join us on the journey of exploration and discovery in the world of PCB design and beyond!

This podcast was filmed and edited by @shreyanszaveri and his team.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN

0:00 - Intro
2:18 - The founding of HaSofu and teaching designers and EEs
9:50 - The Mackey teaching framework for success
16:00 - The current state of AI in PCB design
20:00 - Zoom on JITX
27:23 - AI software for PCB design
33:45 - The tipping point for AI
41:11 - SierraConnect, a “slow moving iceberg” (sending the whole marketing department into #smh mode)
47:40 - Where Sierra Circuits stands in the world of PCB education and resources
51:57 - Kirsch Mackey, future PhD
57:48 - AI won’t take your job anytime soon

RESOURCES DESIGNED FOR YOU

How to Learn PCB Design 2024 (My Process and Experience) by Kirsch Mackey:
https://youtu.be/cp7II9eqrRU

Learn more about HaSofu: 
https://hasofu.com
https://academy.hasofu.com/about

And follow Kirsch on LinkedIn and YouTube:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/knmackey/
https://www.youtube.com/@techedkirschEE

PCB forum SierraConnect:
https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tracetalks%2Bep2%2Bapr%2B2024

Seminars and webinars:
https://www.protoexpress.com/events/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tracetalks%2Bep2%2Bapr%2B2024

Design guides:
https://www.protoexpress.com/pcb-design-guides/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tracetalks%2Bep2%2Bapr%2B2024

PCB design tools:
https://www.protoexpress.com/tools/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tracetalks%2Bep2%2Bapr%2B2024

Sierra's PCB fab and assembly:
https://www.protoexpress.com/products/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tracetalks%2Bep2%2Bapr%2B2024

Follow us on LinkedIn: 
Amit Bahl, the PCB Guy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-bahl-sierra-circuits
Sierra Circuits: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-circuits-inc
SierraConnect: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/sierraconnect/