# A++++++ Will Buy Again

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2018-03-19
- Length: 1h 03m
- Episode: 384
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-03-19-a-will-buy-again
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/384-a-will-buy-again/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-03-19-a-will-buy-again#t=0) Introduction: Podcasting tools and web-based recording
- [28:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-03-19-a-will-buy-again#t=1690) Supply chain lead times and component sourcing strategies
- [24:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-03-19-a-will-buy-again#t=1483) New Raspberry Pi, Intel-Broadcom buyout, and NSynth
- [40:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-03-19-a-will-buy-again#t=2419) Soldering iron technology: Direct vs. indirect heat
- [55:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-03-19-a-will-buy-again#t=3304) Low-noise measurement and Linear Technology app notes

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Zencaster (tool)
- Pocket Beagle (product)
- Embed (tool)
- Hackaday Prize (other)
- NSynth (product)
- Raspberry Pi (product)
- Intel (company)
- Broadcom (company)
- TSMC (company)
- Altera (company)
- iLinks (company)
- STM32 (chip)
- Hakko (product)
- Weller (product)
- Linear Technology (company)
- Analog Devices (company)

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