Dave Jones | The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast

#719 – Inventing the Power MOSFET with Alex Lidow

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Alex is founder and CEO of Efficient Power Conversion, a leading manufacturer of GaN MOSFET’s. Alex is also the inventor of the original Power MOSFET and HEXFET at International Rectifier. Also, former CEO of International Rectifier (founded by his father!), https://epc-co.com We cover everything […]

#709 – Nobel Prize Winner Dr Barry Marshall

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Dr Barry Marshall won the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.

#684 – Lee Felsenstein: The Computer Revolution & Counterculture

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A full 3 hour discussion with the legendary Lee Felsenstein, designer of the Osborne 1, SOL computer, VDM-1, Pennywhistle modem, and the inventor of social media.

#679 – Satellite Design Engineering with Dan Esparon

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Dan Esparon from Inovor Technologies in South Australia joins Dave to discuss all about the engineering of designing and launching satellites!

#649 – History of the Cathode Ray Tube with Kathy Joseph

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Kathy Joseph from Kathy Loves Physics joins Dave on The Amp Hour to discuss history and physics and we end up discussing the intricate history of the development of the Cathode Ray Tube.

#647 – Dave hanging with Fran Blanche

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Dave hangs out with Fran Blanche for her 4th appearance on the show. Space, Youtubing, tube testing, storage nightmares, and oopsies.

#643 – Calibration & Repair with Ian Johnston

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Dave and Ian Scott Johnston discuss the PDVS2mini DC Voltage Calibrator Source, production, China, CERN, ebay reselling, test gear, pick and place machines, assembly, automated test systems, and Youtube repair videos.