Hardware Podcasts

An Interview with Jeri Ellsworth - Carnassial Chip Chemicals

The Amp Hour · 19 Jul 2011 · 1h 08m · Episode 52

What this episode covers

Jeri Ellsworth, an independent hardware engineer and YouTuber, details her process for building transistors and logic gates at home using household chemicals and scavenged equipment. She explains how she simplifies semiconductor manufacturing by using vinyl stickers for masking, conductive epoxy for contacts, and low-concentration hydrofluoric acid for etching, avoiding expensive fab tools. The conversation also covers her views on the semiconductor industry, including the 'warm fuzzy' brand loyalty to companies like Intersil and Altera, and the technical advantages of software-defined radio over traditional superheterodyne receivers.

Most relevant to

founders before launch

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Intersil, Altera
Products
Fluke 87, Fluke 289
Chips
Intel 4004
Tools
Tech 575
Also
Wink

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