# Texas Instruments, OPA & Chevy Volt - Nerdy Neuroelectronic Neurosis

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2011-05-31
- Length: 1h 05m
- Episode: 45
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-05-31-texas-instruments-opa-chevy-volt-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-45-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis/

## Summary

Dave Jones of EEVBlog and Chris Gammell of Analog Life discuss Jones's new role as a father to his son Sagan, while also covering industry topics. They analyze the valuation of LinkedIn and the challenges of electric vehicles like the Chevy Volt, and review the Texas Instruments OPA171 op-amp as the 'Chip of the Week'. The episode concludes with a debate on the necessity of ESD protection during hardware teardowns.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-05-31-texas-instruments-opa-chevy-volt-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis#t=6) Introduction: Dave Jones's New Baby Sagan
- [9:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-05-31-texas-instruments-opa-chevy-volt-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis#t=575) Rant: EMR Sensitivity and Baby Monitors
- [20:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-05-31-texas-instruments-opa-chevy-volt-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis#t=1245) Rant: LinkedIn IPO and Tech Bubble Valuations
- [36:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-05-31-texas-instruments-opa-chevy-volt-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis#t=2179) News: Small 3D Printers and Convergent Technologies
- [43:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-05-31-texas-instruments-opa-chevy-volt-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis#t=2633) Discussion: Chevy Volt and Electric Vehicle Torque
- [53:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-05-31-texas-instruments-opa-chevy-volt-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis#t=3206) Chip of the Week: Texas Instruments OPA171
- [1:00:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-05-31-texas-instruments-opa-chevy-volt-nerdy-neuroelectronic-neurosis#t=3612) Rant: ESD Protection and Hypocrisy in Teardowns

## Topics

- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)
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- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
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- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Texas Instruments (company)
- OPA171 (chip)
- Chevy Volt (product)
- LinkedIn (company)
- Altium (company)
- Freescale Semiconductor (company)
- MakerBot (product)
- DigiKey (company)
- EE Journal (company)
- EEVBlog (company)

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