Hardware Podcasts

An Interview with Mark Morin of Nufern

The Amp Hour · 11 Mar 2016 · 1h 12m · Episode 290

What this episode covers

Mark Morin, Principal Engineer at Nufern, explains the physics of fiber optics, rare-earth-doped fiber amplifiers, and the design of high-power pulsed lasers like the NuQ. He details a specific supply chain crisis involving the obsolescence of an obsolete Motorola MRF553 RF transistor, which led to a failed replacement from a fly-by-night manufacturer and a costly redesign. The episode also covers the practical challenges of laser driver circuitry, component selection, and Nufern's current job openings in East Granby, Connecticut.

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Companies
Nufern, DigiKey, Motorola, Northrop Grumman
Products
NuQ
Chips
MRF553
Tools
Altium

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