Hardware Podcasts

A Decoupled Episode

The Amp Hour · 30 Sept 2016 · 1h 13m · Episode 317

What this episode covers

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss a range of hardware engineering topics in a decoupled format. They analyze Microsoft's use of Intel Altera FPGAs for Azure server acceleration, the dissolution of the Narrative Clip wearable, and the security risks of IoT botnets. The conversation also covers the Chipsetter 1 Kickstarter, supply chain challenges with regional component availability, and the importance of revision control in hardware design.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Microsoft, Intel Altera, Upverter, DigiKey, Mouser
Products
Narrative Clip, Chipsetter 1
Chips
CL0116
Tools
KiCad, Altium

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