EP#431: Timing Tariff Modulations

Circuit Break - A MacroFab Podcast

Summary

In this episode, Parker Dillmann and Stephen Kraig delve into the fascinating world of time modulation, discussing recent advancements in capacitor technology. They explore a new dielectric structure made from barium titanate and its potential impact on energy density and efficiency. The hosts also discuss the implications of new tariffs on semiconductors and other goods from China. Additionally, they touch on new developments from the Raspberry Pi Foundation and share updates on Parker's personal projects, including his work on a 1965 Checker Marathon engine.

News/Announcements

• New tariffs announced by the U.S. government: 50% on semiconductors, 25% on steel and aluminum, 100% on EVs, and 50% on solar panels from China.
• The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced an M.2 hat for the Raspberry Pi.

Key Discussion Points

• Time modulation in capacitors and the new dielectric structure using barium titanate.
• The concept of heterojunctions and homojunctions in semiconductors.
• Efficiency improvements in capacitors and their potential applications.
• The practical implications and future prospects of new capacitor technology.
• Discussion on AI-generated content and the dead internet theory.
• New tariffs on semiconductors and other goods from China and their potential impact.
• The Raspberry Pi Foundation's new M.2 hat and its benefits for storage solutions.
• Parker's personal project updates, including the digital control upgrade for a 1965 Checker Marathon engine.
• The use of flatbed scanners for reverse engineering enclosures and components.
• The potential future of neural interfaces and their ethical implications.

Relevant Links

• High energy density in artificial heterostructures through relaxation time modulation
• China's Share of Global Chip Sales
• Raspberry Pi Foundation M.2 hat announcement
• MegaSquirt 3 EFI Controller
• Dead Internet Theory
• Flatbed scanner reverse engineering tutorial

Community Questions

• Would you be willing to integrate a smartphone into your body if it was 100% safe and reversible?
• Have you used a flatbed scanner for any unique engineering applications?
• What are your thoughts on the new semiconductor tariffs? How do you think it will impact the industry?