# Silego, ADCs & Seismic Detection - Dave's Dingo Dystocia

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2011-10-18
- Length: 1h 05m
- Episode: 65
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-65-daves-dingo-dystocia/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the release of Agilent's 'Dingo' firmware update for the 3000 series oscilloscope, which adds arbitrary waveform generation. They then analyze the technical differences between audio and precision ADCs, using Jones's experience with seismic detection arrays to highlight power and cost trade-offs. The conversation shifts to Silego's ultra-low-cost, one-time programmable micro-FPGAs, noting their proprietary ecosystem and tiny packages. Finally, they touch on the passing of Dennis Ritchie and the University of Minnesota's program for socially awkward engineering students.

## Chapters

- [0:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia#t=28) Introduction and Weather Banter
- [5:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia#t=307) Agilent 3000 Series 'Dingo' Firmware Update
- [20:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia#t=1200) Audio vs. Precision ADCs and Seismic Detection
- [29:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia#t=1749) Tiny Component Packages and Handling Issues
- [32:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia#t=1940) Low-Power Microcontrollers and Battery Constraints
- [37:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia#t=2249) Nissan Leaf Battery Hacking and Safety
- [43:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia#t=2585) Silego Micro-FPGAs and Proprietary Tools
- [52:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-10-18-silego-adcs-seismic-detection-daves-dingo-dystocia#t=3165) Dennis Ritchie Tribute and University of Minnesota

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)

## Most relevant to

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## Mentioned

- Agilent (company)
- Silego (company)
- Nissan Leaf (product)
- DigiKey (other)
- ST (company)
- Xilinx (company)
- Altera (company)

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