Man. I would really like to own a scope which could measure signals at 1GHz or more. Like this RIGOL DS70504 which can do 5GHz. The only problem is the price tag: AU$52,928.99. :(
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Category Archives: Wishlist
TQFP100, TQFP64 and TQFP48 starter boards
Today while watching EEVblog 1580 – MacGruber Mailbag I discovered the Jon Newcomb universal SMD breakout boards, there’s more info and links to purchase here: http://www.jnewcomb.com/
FPGA reading
Things to read to learn about FPGA programming:
- Designing Video Game Hardware in Verilog (recommended by @indigo)
FPGA options
I’m learning more about FPGAs. Haven’t actually purchased one to play with yet though.
- Adafruit ICE40 (recommended by @gwozniak)
- iCE by Lattice Semiconductor
- Papilio
- iCEBreaker
- iCEstick Evaluation Kit
- FPGA @ adafuit
- FPGA @ SparkFun
BeagleV-Fire RISC-V and FPGA
Today on IRC the BeagleV-Fire was brought to my attention. This computer system sports an FPGA and looks like just the thing to get as an entry-level system to learn about FPGA tech. These things seem to be hard to find at the moment but apparently they sell for around US$150 which is quite affordable for an entry-level system. And the manufacturer’s commitment to open hardware is encouraging. Click-through on the link to find a heap of developer resources.
Op amp tester
I was watching How To TEST OP AMPS Using A Multimeter vs Op-Amp Tester Project Single Dual and I learned about this Operational Amplifier OP AMP Tester For Single Dual OPAMP TL071 TL072 TL081 TL082 Single/Dual Op Amp Test Board.
I have to cool it on the spending for a little while, but I’ve made a note of this on my shopping list.
Reading Jacques Derrida
I’m interested in reading more Jacques Derrida and I think I might start with Margins of Philosophy.
Let Over Lambda
I am not yet ready for Let Over Lambda, but one day I will be.
Learning Kanji
I mentioned to a friend that I thought it was a romantic idea to learn Kanji, and I would very much like to, but I just don’t have time. My friend recommended the Genki Textbook. So this note is just for the record. When it comes to learning Japanese I suppose no one will be surprised to know that there are a lot of options.
Atlas DCA Semiconductor Analyser
Here are two options for semiconductor analysis:
Also available in kit format: ATPK3 – Atlas Pro Pack – LCR45 + DCA75 + Case with the LCR45 – LCR Impedance Meter.