# Chips And Fabs And Garages

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2010-10-22
- Length: 59m
- Episode: 13
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/chips-and-fabs-and-garages/

## Summary

Jeff Keyzer of MightyOhm joins Chris Gammell to discuss severe component shortages, specifically Atmel AVR microcontrollers like the ATmega328 and 32U2, which have lead times extending into 2011. They explore the supply chain dynamics involving fabless companies, TSMC, and distributors like DigiKey, and discuss the shift toward lead-free soldering and RoHS compliance. The conversation also covers the potential for hobbyists to fabricate chips using MOSIS or home-brewed methods, referencing Jerry Palladino's garage MOSFET project and the use of laser printers for etching.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=0) Introduction: Jeff Keyzer and MightyOhm
- [2:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=125) Apex Electronics and LA Surplus Shops
- [6:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=374) ChipHacker and Stack Exchange Community
- [13:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=822) Atmel AVR Microcontroller Shortages
- [27:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=1639) Lead-Free Soldering and RoHS Compliance
- [35:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=2150) Fab Visits and Dangerous Chemicals
- [39:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=2378) Jerry Palladino's Garage MOSFETs
- [46:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=2770) MOSIS and DIY Chip Fabrication
- [51:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-10-22-chips-and-fabs-and-garages#t=3062) Dorkbot Portland and PCB Panelization

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- MightyOhm (company)
- Apex Electronics (other)
- ChipHacker (other)
- Stack Exchange (other)
- DigiKey (other)
- Mouser (other)
- Octopart (other)
- Atmel (company)
- ATmega328 (chip)
- 32U2 (chip)
- TSMC (company)
- MOSIS (other)
- Dorkbot Portland (company)
- Batch PCB (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Ep. 35 | The Impact of Chip Shortages on the Electronics Industry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-10-19-ep-35-the-impact-of-chip-shortages-on-the-electronics-industry) (Moore's Lobby)
- [322: Learn Assembly Code](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-02-28-322-learn-assembly-code) (Embedded.fm)
- [Ep 120: Chip Shortage, VGA Glitching, Truly Owning Roku, and Omniballs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2021-05-28-ep-120-chip-shortage-vga-glitching-truly-owning-roku-and-omniballs) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [The Oxide Supply Chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2022-08-30-the-oxide-supply-chain) (Oxide and Friends)
- [360: Cats Love It!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-01-29-360-cats-love-it) (Embedded.fm)

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