# Amazon Moves In, Dave Says Run

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2015-10-16
- Length: 1h 19m
- Episode: 271
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/271-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss Amazon's entry into the IoT cloud space with AWS, debating whether established hardware platforms like Electric Imp and SparkFun can compete with Amazon's scale and longevity. They analyze the semiconductor industry's consolidation, specifically the rumored merger between Analog Devices and Maxim Integrated, and the implications of TI discontinuing legacy parts like the LM386. The hosts also critique the SCARP laser razor Kickstarter campaign for its lack of a viable prototype and discuss the challenges of global travel for engineers.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run#t=0) Introduction and YouTube Milestones
- [3:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run#t=186) Amazon AWS IoT and the Future of IoT Cloud Services
- [15:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run#t=923) Long-term Viability of IoT Platforms and Design Choices
- [27:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run#t=1678) TI End-of-Life Parts and Semiconductor Die Shrinks
- [35:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run#t=2122) Analog Devices and Maxim Integrated Merger Rumors
- [45:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run#t=2721) Distributor Support and Parts.io
- [49:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run#t=2943) SCARP Laser Razor Kickstarter Failure
- [59:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-16-amazon-moves-in-dave-says-run#t=3575) Robotics, Automation, and Conference Travel

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Amazon (company)
- AWS (product)
- Electric Imp (product)
- SparkFun (company)
- Seeed Studio (company)
- BeagleBone Green (product)
- TI (company)
- LM386 (chip)
- Analog Devices (company)
- Maxim Integrated (company)
- TSMC (company)
- SCARP (product)
- Kickstarter (company)
- Indiegogo (company)
- Parts.io (tool)
- Aero (company)
- Fox 1A (product)
- Altium (company)
- Arduino (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Episode 33: The Land of IoT with Guest Stacey Higginbotham](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2023-09-10-episode-33-the-land-of-iot-with-guest-stacey-higginbotham) (The Circuit)
- [CES 2019 Special: Tyson Tuttle, Silicon Labs + Chris Stansbury, Arrow](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-01-14-ces-2019-special-tyson-tuttle-silicon-labs-chris-stansbury-arrow) (EE Times Current)
- [‘Smart’ Water Bottles | The Hottest Hot Chip | A Sensors & Photonics Merger](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-23-smart-water-bottles-the-hottest-hot-chip-a-sensors-photonics-merger) (EE Times Current)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 8](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2014-08-05-the-spark-gap-episode-8) (The Spark Gap)
- [IoT Trends: A Year in Review and 2023 Predictions with Rob Tiffany and Bill Flaherty](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2023-02-02-iot-trends-a-year-in-review-and-2023-predictions-with-rob-tiffany-and-bill-flahe) (Over the Air)

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