Back from ESC Boston
Stephane nearly skipped ESC Boston, but going turned into a productive mix of networking, informal meetups, and on-the-floor filming. He captures candid encounters with speakers and vendors, learns how small shows differ from larger expos, and outlines practical follow-ups like booth highlight videos and speaker hospitality suggestions. The post is an encouraging read for engineers weighing the value of regional conferences and DIY event coverage.
Launch of Youtube Channel: My First Videos - Embedded World 2017
Stephane Boucher turned his Embedded World 2017 trip into a debut YouTube series of short booth highlight videos. He walks through the steep learning curve of trade-show filming, the specific gear he bought and rented to cope with low light and noise, and the practical mistakes he plans to fix. The post lists filmed vendors and asks readers for feedback to improve future episodes.
New Comments System (please help me test it)
DSPRelated just got a practical upgrade, Stephane Boucher has released a new comments system built from his earlier forum work. It supports drag-and-drop or Insert Image uploads, MathML, TeX and ASCIImath rendered by MathJax, syntax-highlighted code via highlight.js, and in-place editing and deletion of comments. Improved email notifications alert authors and commenters to replies, and readers are invited to post test comments and report problems.
3 Good News
Stephane Boucher reports three quick wins for the EmbeddedRelated community: two sponsors have seeded a $1,000 rewards pool, the site now serves all pages over HTTPS, and the new forums have their first active discussions. If you want a share of the sponsor-funded rewards, jump into the forums and check the Vendors Directory for opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates.
The New Forum is LIVE!
The EmbeddedRelated forum just got a major interface refresh, and Stephane Boucher is rolling it out in beta. The new editor makes it easier to drop in images and files, add LaTeX equations with MathJax, and publish highlighted code snippets with highlight.js. Access is gated by approval for now, mainly to keep trolls, spammers, and bots out.
Helping New Bloggers to Break the Ice: A New Ipad Pro for the Author with the Best Article!
Breaking the ice can be tough. Over the years, many individuals have asked to be given access to the blogging interface only to never post an article.
Welcoming MANY New Bloggers!
A big influx of new voices just joined DSPRelated, and Stephane Boucher introduces the growing roster of contributors and their backgrounds. The post lists dozens of newly approved bloggers, highlights the range of DSP and embedded expertise they bring, and asks readers to leave constructive feedback on posts. It also explains why some applicants may not have been accepted yet and how to apply properly.
Recruiting New Bloggers!
EmbeddedRelated is expanding its blogging team, and Stephane Boucher is inviting engineers, students, hobbyists, and researchers to contribute. He points to the success of earlier contributors and says the community has already read their articles more than 1,250,000 times. If you have knowledge to share, this post explains how to pitch a topic and get started.
Premium Forum?
Stephane Boucher proposes a paid "premium" forum for DSPRelated that would redistribute membership fees to the community s top contributors via voting. The plan frames the $20/year fee as an incentive mechanism, not a revenue stream, with monthly payouts to the most appreciated posters. Boucher invites reader feedback to decide whether to implement the idea or pursue alternatives.
The Sampling Theorem - An Intuitive Approach
Scott Kurtz from DSPSoundWare.com has put together a video presentation that aims to give DSP engineers an intuitive grasp of the Sampling Theorem. The short, approachable video focuses on conceptual understanding of sampling and aliasing rather than mathematical formality. Watch the presentation on DSPRelated and share your reactions in the post comments to join the discussion.
DSPRelated and EmbeddedRelated now on Facebook & I will be at EE Live!
Stephane Boucher announces two practical updates for DSPRelated readers. He launched Facebook pages for DSPRelated and EmbeddedRelated so members can get faster updates, and he will be attending EE Live in San Jose from March 30 to April 3 with a $100-off promo code for early registration. He also asks the community for ideas on how to make his conference coverage most useful.
Live Streaming from Embedded World!
Stephane Boucher will bring Embedded World to engineers who cannot attend, streaming high-quality HD video from the show floor. He plans to use a professional camera and a device that bonds three internet links to keep the stream stable, and he is coordinating live sessions with vendors and select talks. Read on to learn how to vote for the presentations you want streamed.
Do you like the new Comments System?
Stephane Boucher has just rolled out a new comments system for the DSPRelated blogs and wants feedback from readers. He’s asking the community to try it out, share thoughts, and help shake out any issues before it gets expanded to the code snippets and papers sections.
DSP Papers, Articles, Theses, etc
Stephane Boucher invites the DSP community to help expand DSPRelated's Papers and Theses repository, which currently lists just over 100 documents. He asks contributors to find and submit recent DSP PDFs, ideally from the last ten years, and notes that each approved submission enters the submitter into a draw for Michael Parker's Digital Signal Processing 101; the draw is planned for early April.
The Sampling Theorem - An Intuitive Approach
Scott Kurtz from DSPSoundWare.com has put together a video presentation that aims to give DSP engineers an intuitive grasp of the Sampling Theorem. The short, approachable video focuses on conceptual understanding of sampling and aliasing rather than mathematical formality. Watch the presentation on DSPRelated and share your reactions in the post comments to join the discussion.
The 2024 DSP Online Conference
The DSP Online Conference returns for a fourth year, running October 29–31, with a program designed for students, engineers, hobbyists, and experts. Organized into four tracks—general DSP theory, communications, audio, and DSP with deep learning—the event accepts short MicroTalks through two-hour Workshops and offers early-bird registration plus immediate archive access for registrants.
ESC Boston's Videos are Now Up
Stephane Boucher shares the videos he produced from ESC Boston, including a short highlight montage, a booth video for DLOGIC, and full talk clips from the conference. He also reflects on what he learned shooting on the show floor, especially the challenge of getting engineers on camera. It’s a quick behind-the-scenes look at technical event videography, with a preview of his next stop in Germany.
Sonos, Shut Up and Take My Money! - Is Spatial Audio Finally Here?
Stephane bought a Sonos ERA 300 and discovered that spatial audio can finally feel convincing from a single wireless speaker, provided you set it up correctly. The trick is using Dolby Atmos tracks played inside the Sonos app, plus Sonos' calibration and a close listening position. The post shares setup tips, vivid listening impressions, and encouragement for more spatial mixes to come.
Code Snippets Section Now LIVE
A new code-sharing section on DSPRelated is now live, giving engineers a central place to browse and share DSP code snippets. Take a few minutes to rate and comment on snippets you can judge, or apply to become a contributor and upload your own examples. You can also learn about the contributor reward program and send feedback to help the community grow, says Stephane Boucher.
Call for Speakers for the Inaugural Signal Processing Summit
Announcing the Call for Speakers for the inaugural Signal Processing Summit, happening October 14-16, 2025 in Silicon Valley. If you have practical, real-world DSP experience, including communications, audio, AI/ML, or core techniques, organizers want talks that are actionable and engineer-focused. Four tracks plus an open call for radar, imaging, biomedical, and sensor-system applications are listed; submit proposals by August 8, 2025.
Premium Forum?
Stephane Boucher proposes a paid "premium" forum for DSPRelated that would redistribute membership fees to the community s top contributors via voting. The plan frames the $20/year fee as an incentive mechanism, not a revenue stream, with monthly payouts to the most appreciated posters. Boucher invites reader feedback to decide whether to implement the idea or pursue alternatives.
Helping New Bloggers to Break the Ice: A New Ipad Pro for the Author with the Best Article!
Breaking the ice can be tough. Over the years, many individuals have asked to be given access to the blogging interface only to never post an article.
Collaborative Writing Experiment: Your Favorite DSP Websites
Stephane Boucher invites the DSPRelated community to a live Google Docs experiment to crowdsource the best DSP websites. After a successful run with EmbeddedRelated, he opens a shared document where members can add, edit, and curate links in real time. The post explains the simple rules, notes revision rollback protection, and asks readers to refresh and help keep the list useful and spam-free while watching it evolve.
The New Forum is LIVE!
The EmbeddedRelated forum just got a major interface refresh, and Stephane Boucher is rolling it out in beta. The new editor makes it easier to drop in images and files, add LaTeX equations with MathJax, and publish highlighted code snippets with highlight.js. Access is gated by approval for now, mainly to keep trolls, spammers, and bots out.
Access to 50+ Sessions From the DSP Online Conference
Registering for the 2023 DSP Online Conference gives you 10 months of unlimited access to 50+ on-demand DSP sessions, turning a single sign-up into a compact DSP library. Stephane highlights top-rated talks and workshops you can binge, including deep dives from fred harris and a three-hour control-loop workshop by Dan Boschen. The post points to must-watch recordings on resampling, polyphase filters, FIR design, beamforming, and more.
New Discussion Group: DSP & FPGA
Stephane Boucher has launched a new discussion group for engineers implementing DSP functions on FPGAs. It is meant to become a focused place for sharing ideas, but he notes it may take a few weeks before enough members join for the discussion to really get going. If FPGA-based DSP is your thing, this is an open invitation to get involved early.
DSPRelated and EmbeddedRelated now on Facebook & I will be at EE Live!
Stephane Boucher announces two practical updates for DSPRelated readers. He launched Facebook pages for DSPRelated and EmbeddedRelated so members can get faster updates, and he will be attending EE Live in San Jose from March 30 to April 3 with a $100-off promo code for early registration. He also asks the community for ideas on how to make his conference coverage most useful.
New Code Sharing Section & Reward Program for Contributors!
DSPRelated is launching a new code sharing section and looking for contributors to help seed it with useful DSP snippets. Stephane Boucher also introduces a pageview-based reward program, with payouts tied to unique visits so popular code can earn contributors up to $250. It is a practical push to build a high-quality library for the DSP community from the start.
The 2024 DSP Online Conference
The DSP Online Conference returns for a fourth year, running October 29–31, with a program designed for students, engineers, hobbyists, and experts. Organized into four tracks—general DSP theory, communications, audio, and DSP with deep learning—the event accepts short MicroTalks through two-hour Workshops and offers early-bird registration plus immediate archive access for registrants.
The Beginning of a New Chapter
After years of hesitation, Stephane Boucher and Jacob Beningo finally turned their virtual events into an in-person reality with the inaugural Signal Processing Summit and Embedded Systems Summit at the Sonesta Silicon Valley. The post captures the logistics, a last-minute travel scare during a US government shutdown, the joy of meeting speakers like Fred Harris, and practical lessons for future technical events. It closes by inviting community feedback and venue suggestions.
