# Proof Of Blink

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2018-08-27
- Length: 1h 07m
- Episode: 404
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-08-27-proof-of-blink
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/404-proof-of-blink/

## Summary

Chris Gammell, founder of Analog Life LLC, discusses his transition from employment to independent consulting, detailing the financial and logistical challenges of a recent LED light installation project. Dave Jones and Gammell analyze the competitive landscape of PCB design software, specifically the shift from Eagle to KiCad and Altium's market positioning. The conversation also covers high-end test equipment like the Keysight 110 GHz oscilloscope, debugging pitfalls in power management ICs, and Gammell's upcoming Supercon badge project.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-08-27-proof-of-blink#t=0) Introduction and Chris Gammell's New Consulting Venture
- [3:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-08-27-proof-of-blink#t=215) Lessons from a Fixed-Bid LED Installation Project
- [13:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-08-27-proof-of-blink#t=794) The Realities of Independent Consulting and Client Management
- [30:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-08-27-proof-of-blink#t=1813) Keysight's 110 GHz Oscilloscope and High-Speed RF Testing
- [39:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-08-27-proof-of-blink#t=2340) PCB Design Software: KiCad, Eagle, and Altium Market Dynamics
- [51:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-08-27-proof-of-blink#t=3096) Debugging Power Supply Ripple and Data Sheet Errors
- [1:01:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-08-27-proof-of-blink#t=3692) Supercon Badge Design and Community Meetups

## Topics

- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Analog Life LLC (company)
- Keysight (company)
- KiCad (tool)
- Eagle (tool)
- Altium (company)
- Linear Technology (company)
- STM32 (chip)
- Neoden (tool)

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