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Analog Devices, Design Spark - Unusual Usenet Usurpation

The Amp Hour · 28 Jun 2011 · 1h 05m · Episode 49

What this episode covers

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the challenges of finding a low-power 16-bit ADC, highlighting the Analog Devices AD7691 as a key component for its ultra-low power consumption. They explore the ecosystem of semiconductor manufacturers, from giants like TI and Analog Devices to niche players like Touchstone Semi, and debate the viability of open-source hardware projects like large-scale pick-and-place machines. The episode also covers DesignSpark's new 3D export capabilities, the US patent system shift to 'first to file', and a historical segment on early computing and electric locomotives.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Analog Devices, Touchstone Semi, Maxim, Freescale, DigiKey, TI, Wavefront, Silicon Labs, ST Micro, Advanced Linear Devices, InterSyl, NGR
Chips
AD7691
Tools
DesignSpark, Google SketchUp, Eagle, Altium
Also
Maurice Wilkes, EDSAC

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