# The Spark Gap - Episode 49

- Show: [The Spark Gap](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap)
- Published: 2016-10-19
- Length: 59m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2016-10-19-the-spark-gap-episode-49
- Listen: https://thesparkgap.net/the-spark-gap-episode-49

## Summary

Hosts Carl and Corey discuss their attendance at the 2016 Open Hardware Summit in Portland, focusing on the new Open Source Hardware Association certification and specific electronic components. Corey details the features of the NXP MMA8452Q accelerometer, noting its integrated DSP and QFN packaging limitations for hobbyists. Carl highlights the upcoming TI INA260 power monitor, which integrates a shunt resistor to simplify circuit design, and they analyze the trade-offs between integrated and discrete solutions. The hosts also review the BBC micro:bit educational platform and critique the summit's vendor presence and the new certification's numbering system.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2016-10-19-the-spark-gap-episode-49#t=0) Introduction and Open Hardware Summit Recap
- [1:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2016-10-19-the-spark-gap-episode-49#t=77) NXP MMA8452Q Accelerometer Features and Limitations
- [10:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2016-10-19-the-spark-gap-episode-49#t=655) TI INA260 Integrated Power Monitor Analysis
- [24:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2016-10-19-the-spark-gap-episode-49#t=1463) Open Source Hardware Certification and Logo Discussion
- [40:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2016-10-19-the-spark-gap-episode-49#t=2448) FPGA Programming Modules and Licensing Issues
- [45:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2016-10-19-the-spark-gap-episode-49#t=2740) BBC micro:bit Educational Platform Review
- [50:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2016-10-19-the-spark-gap-episode-49#t=3030) Summit Vendor Area and Community Feedback

## Topics

- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- NXP (company)
- MMA8452Q (chip)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- INA260 (chip)
- INA226 (chip)
- Open Source Hardware Association (company)
- Digilent (company)
- BBC micro:bit (product)
- Nordic Semiconductor (company)

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