Made By Masters #8 - TI's twelve-core 66AK2H12 chip
When it arrives in the spring, he writes, Texas Instruments’ 66AK2H12 will be one of the most powerful computing chips available.
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Made By Masters #7 - Electronic analogue Moog Synthesiser
I like to do a Made By Masters and thought this one may fit the bill. Google recently paid tribute – by means of their colourful search box doodles – to Dr. Robert Moog who “unleashed a new universe of sounds into musicdom” with his invention of the electronic analogue Moog Synthesizer.
Made By Masters #6 - Bob Pease Analogue IC Design
Former National Semiconductor analogue guru Bob Pease died the other day, ironically in a car crash driving away from a memorial for Linear Tech’s quiet king of application notes Jim Williams.
Made By Masters #5 - Les Paul electric guitars
Credited with many innovations, including overdubbing, delay and phasing effects, the late Les Paul’s greatest invention was the world’s best selling guitar – the Gibson Les Paul.
A literary staircase
We’ve written before about Stairways to Heaven, and steps that don’t go anywhere. Well, here’s a positive example: the room consits of nothing but steps (but useful steps giving access to lots of books).
Made By Masters #4 - The SEGA Megadrive
A reader, Russell Dawson, has bravely stepped forward to present a nomination for the Made By Masters categories…. The SEGA Megadrive.
Made By Masters #3 - The LM10
The extraordinarily cunning and versatile op amp and reference chip is a “symphony with all the components playing in perfect harmony” in the words of Hans Camenzind.
Made By Masters #2 - The Motorola RAZR
Our Made By Masters series looks at modern design classics in the making and, kicking off with a mobile phone, the first Made By Masters is… …the Motorola RAZR. Its distinctive looks and small size, combined with reasonable(ish) functionality earn it a place in our newly constructed and rather makeshift Pantheon.