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Dan Pink, Dual Core, level translators - Mumble Mumbo Jumbo

The Amp Hour · 19 Apr 2011 · 1h 06m · Episode 39

What this episode covers

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the TI TXB0104 bi-directional voltage translators, detailing how their weak drive strength caused signal integrity issues at high speeds, which Jones solved by paralleling multiple chips. The conversation shifts to Dan Pink's book 'Drive', exploring how intrinsic motivation and autonomy foster creativity better than pay-for-performance bonuses, a topic relevant to both hobbyists and engineers. They also touch on the rise of Nerdcore rap, the release of MathWorks' C code generator, and Foxconn's potential relocation from China to Brazil.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Agilent, MathWorks, Foxconn, Parallax, Tektronix, Dolby, Altium
Chips
TI TXB0104, Propeller

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