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The Amp Hour · 19 Mar 2018 · 1h 03m · Episode 384

What this episode covers

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss navigating current semiconductor supply chain issues, specifically 40-week lead times, by recommending designers pre-order parts or buy stock from distributors to mitigate delays. They also review the new Raspberry Pi with Power over Ethernet support, Google's NSynth hardware using machine learning for sound synthesis, and the proposed Intel acquisition of Broadcom. Finally, they debate the merits of modern direct-heat soldering irons versus older indirect-heat models, referencing specific products like the Hakko and Weller brands.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Intel, Broadcom, TSMC, Altera, iLinks, Linear Technology, Analog Devices
Products
Pocket Beagle, NSynth, Raspberry Pi, Hakko, Weller
Chips
STM32
Tools
Zencaster, Embed
Also
Hackaday Prize

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