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The Amp Hour · 21 May 2018 · 1h 12m · Episode 393

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss PCB design challenges, specifically the critical importance of specifying solder mask expansion to avoid manufacturing rejections. They analyze the economics of PCB fabrication, the technical complexities of routing BGA packages, and the limitations of sharing ECAD footprint libraries across different tools. The conversation also covers the risks of component obsolescence in hardware startups and critiques the 'verified' badges on crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Samsung, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Avnet, Dragon Innovation, EEVblog, Contextual Electronics, Keithley Instruments, PCB Shopper, Upverter, SnapEDA
Products
LoRa
Chips
Holtek, SAMD21
Tools
KiCad, Altium

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