# AD620, DesignSpark, Instrumentation Amplifier - The Rant Rhetorical

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2011-03-15
- Length: 1h 02m
- Episode: 34
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-15-ad620-designspark-instrumentation-amplifier-the-rant-rhetorical
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-34-the-rant-rhetorical/

## Summary

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the AD620 instrumentation amplifier, its role in EEG applications, and the design benefits of its laser-trimmed resistors. They also review DesignSpark PCB version 2, praising its new 3D capabilities and bug fixes while noting its reliance on external models for mechanical integration. The episode includes rants about Atmel's cumbersome registration process for free software and the confusing rebranding of Tyco to TE Connectivity.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-15-ad620-designspark-instrumentation-amplifier-the-rant-rhetorical#t=6) Introduction and Lab Updates
- [31:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-15-ad620-designspark-instrumentation-amplifier-the-rant-rhetorical#t=1916) EEG and Instrumentation Amplifiers
- [36:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-15-ad620-designspark-instrumentation-amplifier-the-rant-rhetorical#t=2175) AD620 and Burr-Brown History
- [37:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-15-ad620-designspark-instrumentation-amplifier-the-rant-rhetorical#t=2257) Rant: Tyco to TE Connectivity
- [41:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-15-ad620-designspark-instrumentation-amplifier-the-rant-rhetorical#t=2475) DesignSpark PCB Version 2 Review
- [20:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-15-ad620-designspark-instrumentation-amplifier-the-rant-rhetorical#t=1252) Rant: Atmel Registration Process
- [54:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-03-15-ad620-designspark-instrumentation-amplifier-the-rant-rhetorical#t=3266) Falling Demand for Brains

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## Mentioned

- AD620 (chip)
- DesignSpark PCB (tool)
- Tyco (company)
- TE Connectivity (company)
- Burr Brown (company)
- INA 111 (chip)
- Atmel (company)
- AVR Studio (tool)
- Eagle (tool)
- Altium (tool)
- RS Components (company)
- Allied Electronics (company)
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- Newark (company)
- Catsoft (company)
- Humber One Systems (company)

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