# Re-scoping the problem

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2017-06-13
- Length: 1h 13m
- Episode: 347
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-06-13-re-scoping-the-problem
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/347-re-scoping-the-problem/

## Summary

Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the launch of the Tektronix 5 Series oscilloscope, noting its 8-channel design and custom ASICs, while comparing it unfavorably to the LaCroix HDO8000A series which offers similar specs at a lower cost. They also review the Chazwaza, a low-cost Kickstarter VNA, and analyze IBM's 5nm GAR transistor technology alongside the sale of Toshiba's semiconductor business to a consortium including Apple and Foxconn. The episode concludes with a discussion on the US Supreme Court's ruling against patent trolls in East Texas and the announcement of contest winners for a Keysight 1000X scope giveaway.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-06-13-re-scoping-the-problem#t=0) Introduction: Podcast Market and Hardware Entrepreneurship
- [10:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-06-13-re-scoping-the-problem#t=655) Tektronix 5 Series Oscilloscope Review and LaCroix Comparison
- [34:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-06-13-re-scoping-the-problem#t=2050) Chazwaza Low-Cost VNA Kickstarter
- [43:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-06-13-re-scoping-the-problem#t=2580) IBM 5nm GAR Transistors and Toshiba Semiconductor Sale
- [56:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-06-13-re-scoping-the-problem#t=3397) US Supreme Court Patent Ruling and East Texas Venue
- [1:02:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-06-13-re-scoping-the-problem#t=3762) Smart Speakers and Dave Jones' 1000th Video
- [1:09:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-06-13-re-scoping-the-problem#t=4159) Keysight 1000X Scope Giveaway Winners

## Topics

- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Tektronix (company)
- Tektronix 5 Series (product)
- LaCroix (company)
- HDO8000A (product)
- Chazwaza (product)
- IBM (company)
- Toshiba (company)
- Apple (company)
- Foxconn (company)
- Keysight (company)
- 1000X (product)
- Siglent (company)
- Rigol (company)
- GlobalFoundries (company)
- Samsung (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Google (company)
- Alexa (product)
- Google Home (product)
- HomePod (product)

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