# Augmented Engineering

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2023-01-16
- Length: 1h 15m
- Episode: 615
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-01-16-augmented-engineering
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/615-augmented-engineering/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-01-16-augmented-engineering#t=0) Introduction and Geolocation Games
- [7:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-01-16-augmented-engineering#t=428) AI in Art and Engineering: Augmentation vs. Replacement
- [34:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-01-16-augmented-engineering#t=2082) Espressif ESP32-P4: RISC-V and No Connectivity
- [39:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-01-16-augmented-engineering#t=2363) PCB Strain Gauges and Component Sizing Trends
- [50:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-01-16-augmented-engineering#t=3023) Career Advice: Performance Reviews and Job Hopping
- [1:01:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-01-16-augmented-engineering#t=3669) AI Prompt Engineering and Future of Code

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Midjourney (tool)
- ChatGPT (tool)
- Espressif (company)
- ESP32-P4 (chip)
- RISC-V (chip)
- Qualcomm (company)
- Starlink (product)
- HX711 (chip)
- AVX (company)
- KiCad (tool)
- CH32V003F (chip)
- GitHub Copilot (tool)

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