# PITA Package

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2020-05-17
- Length: 1h 03m
- Episode: 493
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/493-pita-package/

## Summary

Chris Gammell of Contextual Electronics and Dave Jones of EEVblog discuss a variety of hardware topics, including Gammell's new cellular development platform using a QuickTel EG91 module and Jones's five-part tutorial series on programming the Padauk three-cent microcontroller. They also review low-cost components like the SSP 6206 voltage regulator and the NCP 115 in an XDFN package, while debating the practicality of such tiny parts versus standard options. The conversation shifts to workshop tools, comparing microscope setups and fume extraction systems, before concluding with a discussion on e-waste recycling practices demonstrated by YouTuber E-waste Ben.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package#t=0) Introduction: Chris Gammell and Dave Jones
- [2:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package#t=141) QuickTel EG91 Cellular Module and Dev Board
- [9:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package#t=582) Padauk Three-Cent Microcontroller Programming Tutorial
- [19:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package#t=1148) Low-Cost Voltage Regulators and Packages
- [26:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package#t=1605) Microscope and Soldering Setup Comparison
- [31:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package#t=1887) Fume Extraction and Cleaning Chemicals
- [38:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package#t=2318) High Voltage Safety and Test Equipment
- [50:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-05-17-pita-package#t=3050) E-Waste Recycling and Component Harvesting

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Contextual Electronics (company)
- EEVblog (company)
- QuickTel (company)
- EG91 (product)
- Padauk (chip)
- SSP 6206 (product)
- NCP 115 (product)
- E-waste Ben (other)

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