# Tektronix, ChipReport.tv, & the Signal Path - Temperative Tegmen Temperature

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2012-07-30
- Length: 1h 04m
- Episode: 106
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-106-temperative-tegmen-temperature/

## Summary

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the launch of Chris's new video series ChipReport.tv and the challenges of starting a content business. They critique DigiKey's new schematic sharing tool for lacking integration with PCB CAD software and analyze the industry implications of ARM potentially manufacturing its own chips alongside its licensing model. The conversation also covers the controversy surrounding the copyright enforcement of Heathkit documentation and the technical details of FinFET transistor architecture.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=0) Introduction and ChipReport.tv Launch
- [4:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=241) Tooling Advice and Temperature Design Considerations
- [18:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=1081) Analog Discovery and Headless Test Equipment
- [24:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=1446) Heathkit Documentation Copyright Controversy
- [29:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=1786) Critique of DigiKey's Schematic Sharing Tool
- [39:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=2395) Chip Vendor Stability and Product Rationalization
- [44:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=2689) ARM, TSMC, and FinFET Technology
- [49:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=2958) Tektronix Reviews and FPGA Learning Resources
- [55:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-07-30-tektronix-chipreport-tv-the-signal-path-temperative-tegmen-temperature#t=3357) PCB Design Workflow and Tape-Out History

## Topics

- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ChipReport.tv (product)
- Analog Discovery (product)
- Analog Devices (company)
- DigiKey (company)
- Heathkit (company)
- Tektronix (company)
- ARM (company)
- TSMC (company)
- KiCad (tool)
- Eagle (tool)
- Altium (tool)
- Freescale (company)
- STMicroelectronics (company)
- Motorola (company)

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