# Kismetic Keithley Katowse

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2011-12-06
- Length: 1h 06m
- Episode: 72
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-06-kismetic-keithley-katowse
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-72-kismetic-keithley-katowse/

## Summary

Chris Gammell, formerly of Keithley Instruments, discusses his departure from the test and measurement industry and his move to a new, unnamed company. He and host Dave Jones analyze the impact of Danaher's acquisition of Keithley, Tektronix, and Fluke, noting the industry consolidation and the resulting job losses for engineers. They also explore the technical nuances of high-end test equipment, including the distinction between resolution and accuracy in multimeters, the utility of deep memory in oscilloscopes, and the functionality of Source Measure Units (SMUs).

## Chapters

- [0:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-06-kismetic-keithley-katowse#t=26) Introduction: Chris Gammell's departure from Keithley Instruments
- [4:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-06-kismetic-keithley-katowse#t=250) Danaher's acquisition of Keithley, Tektronix, and Fluke
- [10:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-06-kismetic-keithley-katowse#t=639) Resolution vs. Accuracy in high-end multimeters
- [18:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-06-kismetic-keithley-katowse#t=1120) Tektronix oscilloscopes and the value of deep memory
- [26:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-06-kismetic-keithley-katowse#t=1578) Source Measure Units (SMUs) and open-source hardware
- [28:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-06-kismetic-keithley-katowse#t=1705) Crowdfunding legislation and equity-based investment
- [51:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-06-kismetic-keithley-katowse#t=3068) Rigol's price war and industry margin dynamics

## Topics

- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Keithley Instruments (company)
- Danaher (company)
- Tektronix (company)
- Fluke (company)
- Agilent (company)
- HP (company)
- Rigol (company)
- CEC (product)

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