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Bowie and The Brown Note

The Amp Hour · 2 Feb 2011 · 1h 05m · Episode 28

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the community excitement surrounding the 555 timer contest, with Jones sharing his experience using a vintage 1976 Signetics triple 555 chip. The conversation shifts to industry news, including Intel's $700 million loss due to a chipset bug, National Instruments' R&D hiring plans, and the business models behind free EDA tools from Analog Devices and Microchip. The episode also features a 'Workbench of the Week' segment showcasing hobbyist setups and a discussion on the viability of plastic transistors and laser PCB cutting.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Signetics, Intel, National Instruments, Analog Devices, Microchip, Texas Instruments
Products
Heathkit, Philips, Fluke, Weller
Tools
LPKF, LTspice

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