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The Amp Hour · 16 Jan 2023 · 1h 15m · Episode 615

What this episode covers

Dave Jones of EEV Blog and Chris Gammell of Contextual Electronics discuss the impact of AI on electronics engineering, using tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to augment design and creative workflows. They analyze the new Espressif ESP32-P4 RISC-V microcontroller, noting its lack of integrated connectivity and potential to lower costs for high-performance embedded applications. The conversation also covers the physical limitations of satellite messaging, the trend of shrinking component sizes like 0603 capacitors, and practical advice for engineers navigating performance reviews and career growth.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Espressif, Qualcomm, AVX
Products
Starlink
Chips
ESP32-P4, RISC-V, HX711, CH32V003F
Tools
Midjourney, ChatGPT, KiCad, GitHub Copilot

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