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The Amp Hour · 18 Jun 2012 · 1h 09m · Episode 100

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell celebrate the 100th episode of The Amp Hour, discussing the show's growth to 5,000 listeners and the launch of a new discussion server based on the Hacker News engine. They analyze the semiconductor industry, noting TSMC's $8-10 billion investment in a 450mm wafer fab and Intel's dismissal of ARM as a competitor. The episode also covers practical engineering topics, including the use of gallium nitride (GaN) FETs, the TI LM5113 driver, and the feasibility of sourcing cheap Chinese electronics components for product design.

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early-stage companies

Topics

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Companies
TSMC, Intel, ARM, Texas Instruments
Products
Fluke
Chips
LM5113
Tools
Hacker News
Materials
Gallium Nitride

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