# Moore's Law, GaN and SiC devices - Gallimaufry GaN Gabble

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2011-09-20
- Length: 1h 10m
- Episode: 61
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-61-gallimaufry-gan-gabble/

## Summary

Dave Jones, Chris Gammell, and Jeff Kaiser discuss the Open Hardware Summit and Maker Faire, highlighting the Arduino team's announcement of the Arduino Leonardo and the ARM-based Arduino Due. They analyze the implications of Moore's Law slowing down, with a focus on Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies enabling higher frequency switching and integrated power electronics. The conversation also covers the DirectFET2 package from International Rectifier, which uses flip-chip technology to significantly reduce thermal impedance compared to traditional D2PAK packages.

## Chapters

- [0:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble#t=15) Introduction: Dave Jones, Chris Gammell, and Jeff Kaiser
- [4:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble#t=276) Dave Jones at the Melbourne Electronics Show and EMC Technologies
- [14:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble#t=848) Chris Gammell at the Open Hardware Summit and Maker Faire
- [22:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble#t=1322) Moore's Law Breakdown and the Future of Repair
- [34:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble#t=2078) Arduino Leonardo and Arduino Due Announcements
- [45:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble#t=2751) Gallium Nitride and Silicon Carbide Conference Insights
- [57:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble#t=3426) International Rectifier DirectFET2 Package
- [1:03:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-09-20-moores-law-gan-and-sic-devices-gallimaufry-gan-gabble#t=3789) Shonky Product of the Week: Grounded Mouse Pad

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Arduino (product)
- Arduino Leonardo (product)
- Arduino Due (product)
- Gallium Nitride (material)
- Silicon Carbide (material)
- International Rectifier (company)
- DirectFET2 (product)
- D2PAK (product)

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