# World Trade Futurity (WTF)

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2016-11-11
- Length: 1h 08m
- Episode: 322
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/322-world-trade-futurity-wtf/

## Summary

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the potential impact of the 2016 US election on the electronics industry, focusing on proposed tariffs and supply chain complexities. They review recent industry news, including Qualcomm's acquisition of NXP and Lattice Semiconductor's sale, while also covering technical topics like EMI reduction, MicroPython for prototyping, and the Siligo programmable chip. The episode concludes with reflections on the SuperCon conference and the failed Schiaparelli Mars landing.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf#t=0) Introduction and Election Impact
- [2:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf#t=159) Trade Policy and Supply Chain Realities
- [16:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf#t=1003) Prototyping with MicroPython and Product Architecture
- [24:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf#t=1478) SuperCon Highlights and Faraday RF
- [32:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf#t=1932) Industry Acquisitions: Qualcomm, NXP, and Lattice
- [40:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf#t=2423) Siligo Programmable Chips and Component Sourcing
- [47:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf#t=2876) EMI Reduction Techniques and Datasheet Management
- [59:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-11-11-world-trade-futurity-wtf#t=3598) Mars Landing and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists, early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Qualcomm (company)
- NXP (company)
- Lattice Semiconductor (company)
- Siligo (company)
- MicroPython (tool)
- STM32F4 (chip)
- Faraday RF (product)
- Schiaparelli (product)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- DigiKey (company)
- Mouser (company)
- Adafruit (company)
- Samsung (company)
- Xilinx (company)
- Intel (company)
- Altera (company)
- MicroSemi (company)
- Philips (company)
- Freescale (company)
- Hackaday (company)

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