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	Podcast:		The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
	Episode:		#478 – Optimization Beast
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		01:05:57
	Publish Date:		2020-02-10 11:34:59
	Description:		We have a sponsor and a new form of advertising this week. Here are some of the links mentioned: Wave sign-up link (gets bonus entry) The ESD Checklist 4 easy ways to blow up your test gear Can a cable electrically damage equipment? Impersonation scam Dave may be moving back to his old office park. Working in constrained space Chris mentioned that in Skunkworks they pushed to declassify some of their work because it was such a hassle. The SR71 was actually the RS71 but it was written poorly and they worked to just change the designation. Barrie Gilbert of ADI has passed away Some videos of him teaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQNJVtcFrCc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sATM6gi7bn8 Computer History Museum Chris had previously confused Dave’s friend Doug Ford (the microphone maker) with Doug Self (an author about audio principles) KiCon 2020 will be at CERN! They have lots of events at CERN, including an upcoming one on analog computing. Fermi is a national lab outside of Chicago Astra is a new low payload, high frequency rocket startup out of the bay area. Former guests have worked there, but weren’t able to mention it previously. Jeri Ellsworth (her most recent show talking about CastAR’s flameout) Todd Bailey Chris just finished the Elon Musk Biography We heard from our listeners about Starlink and were pointed at this fantastic animated video showing how it all will/might work. COTW – The OnSemi (nee Fairchild Semiconductor) FSBB20CH60C Is it technically a DIP? Since it has staggered pins 2500V RMS Designing for transients Creepage and clearance Putting a slot can help increase the creepage spec. Creepage and clearance changes with altitude How much time do you spend in various parts of your office/lab throughout a project? Task switching Chris was on Embedded.fm talking about firmware, it will be out later this week. Former guest Ron Quan has a new book out about Troubleshooting. His past books were: Build your own transistor radios Electronics from the ground up Thanks to gideon for the picture of Domokun
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