Hardware Podcasts

Moving House (And Lab)

The Amp Hour · 3 Sept 2024 · Episode 676

What this episode covers

Chris Gammell, who designs open-source hardware for Golioth, explains his new modular DRAM module strategy and lab reorganization to Dave Jones, host of EEVblog. They discuss the RP2350 microcontroller's inductor polarity issue, Altium's licensing changes, and recent industry news including Intel layoffs and the DCS defamation lawsuit.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Golioth, Raspberry Pi, Microchip, Intel, DCS
Chips
RP2350
Tools
Altium

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