Circuit Break - A MacroFab Podcast

Dive into the electrifying world of electrical engineering with Circuit Break, a MacroFab podcast hosted by Parker Dillmann and Stephen Kraig. This dynamic duo, armed with practical experience and a palpable passion for tech, explores the latest innovations, industry news, and practical challenges in the field. From DIY project hurdles to deep dives with industry experts, Parker and Stephen's real-world insights provide an engaging learning experience that bridges theory and practice for engineers at any stage of their career. Whether you're a student eager to grasp what the job market seeks, or an engineer keen to stay ahead in the fast-paced tech world, Circuit Break is your go-to. The hosts, alongside a vibrant community of engineers, makers, and leaders, dissect product evolutions, demystify the journey of tech from lab to market, and reverse engineer the processes behind groundbreaking advancements. Their candid discussions not only enlighten but also inspire listeners to explore the limitless possibilities within electrical engineering...

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episode 107: EP#107: Orthogonal for Mutual Conductance


  • Stephen
    • Melted Solid State Relay in electric brewery setup 
      • "Finally gave up the smoke"
      • New SSR is rated for 40A
      • Installed a blower fan on the heatsink for extra protection
    • GFCI Breakers 
      • Monitors current on both legs of the circuit and makes sure they are within 5mA of each other
      • Parker is going to use a SPA 240V 50A GFCI setup for his brewery setup
  • Parker
    • DAC board update 
      • PCM5122 based DAC design
      • Same chip as what is on the HiFiberry DAC+
      • Had to change out the in series resistors from 1K Ohm to 27 Ohm resistors to get the communication to work
      • Digital Logic Analyzer Verse Oscilloscope
    • Soldering Iron ownership history
  • R.F.O.
    • PCM2912A USB microphone chip 
      • USB Interface, Mono Microphone Input and Stereo Headphone Output
    • Found in a Datasheet for LAN9514 pg 15
      • When disabling port power, the driver will actively drive a ‘0’
    • The BenHeck show is losing its host
    • Adventures in Autorouting
      • /r/electronics thread
      • It is definitely written by a software person
      • They do not take in account RF noise, stability, power return and ground loops
      • “Imagine today’s standard 4 layer boards routinely being fit into 2 layers without any human effort.”

Tags: electronics podcast, GFCI Breakers, MacroFab, macrofab engineering podcast, MEP, PCM2912A, PCM5122, Podcast


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 February 14, 2018  1h1m