# An Interview with Matt Duff

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2018-05-14
- Length: 1h 10m
- Episode: 392
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/392-an-interview-with-matt-duff/

## Summary

Matt Duff, an engineer at Analog Devices, discusses the company's strategic shift from pure performance optimization to user-centric design tools, such as the Filter Wizard and ADC Driver. He explains how these web-based applications simplify complex analog calculations for engineers, allowing them to design filters and drive high-end ADCs without deep manual math. Duff also covers the integration of Linear Technology assets, including LTSpice, and the industry trend toward integrated solutions that reduce component count and development time.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff#t=0) Introduction: Matt Duff and Analog Devices
- [2:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff#t=163) ADI's Strategic Shift: Performance to Ease of Use
- [7:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff#t=438) The ADI and Linear Technology Merger
- [12:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff#t=730) Educational Content: YouTube Videos and Application Notes
- [16:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff#t=985) The Filter Wizard Web Tool
- [42:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff#t=2530) The ADC Driver Tool and Switched Capacitor Challenges
- [51:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff#t=3100) Other Tools: Mixer Spurs, LT Power CAD, and Performance Gallery
- [1:03:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-05-14-an-interview-with-matt-duff#t=3794) Industry Trends: Integrated ADCs and Process Technology

## Topics

- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Analog Devices (company)
- National Instruments (company)
- Linear Technology (company)
- Hittite (company)
- TSMC (company)
- Filter Wizard (product)
- LTSpice (tool)
- ADC Driver Tool (product)
- LT Power CAD (tool)
- Performance Gallery (product)
- Mixer Spur Graphical Representation (product)
- Instrumentation Amplifier Diamond Plot (product)
- LabVIEW (product)
- Art of Electronics (other)

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- [The State of Analog Design in 2023](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-01-20-the-state-of-analog-design-in-2023) (EE Times Current)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-10-21-the-spark-gap-episode-42) (The Spark Gap)
- [Freeing EEs to Design Like Tony Stark](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2024-05-07-freeing-ees-to-design-like-tony-stark) (Moore's Lobby)
- [Making Analog Chip Designs Without Analog Designers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2025-03-07-making-analog-chip-designs-without-analog-designers) (EE Times Current)

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