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Transistor Radio

Transistor Radio

By Doug Dylan

A bi-monthly podcast where we have a short Chip Chat about Transistors! Semiconductors are one of the most fundamental technologies of our time, yet are often under-discussed or misunderstood. We want to chat about them. Come learn some more about Semiconductors!
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Episode 4: Backside Power and CXL

Transistor RadioJun 30, 2022

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Episode 20 - Earnings preview, TSMC earnings, Three-Body Problem

Episode 20 - Earnings preview, TSMC earnings, Three-Body Problem

In this episode, we talk about Doug popping the AI bubble, earthquakes in Taiwan, and the Three-Body Problem (which two of us don't remember).

Apr 24, 202431:22
Episode 19 (with guest, Jordan of ChinaTalk) - Post-earthquake, Intel Foundry, Nvidia GTC Reactions

Episode 19 (with guest, Jordan of ChinaTalk) - Post-earthquake, Intel Foundry, Nvidia GTC Reactions

In today's episode, Jon gets hit by an earthquake, and we all ask about the wafers. Doug and Dylan ponder how Intel can get all the money it needs. And Jordan feels fear in a podcast that does not do any post-editing.

Apr 03, 202444:46
Episode 18 - ASML, Intel earnings; Stainless Steel Vacuum Water Bottles

Episode 18 - ASML, Intel earnings; Stainless Steel Vacuum Water Bottles

In today's VERY unhinged episode, Doug and Dylan briefly talk about ASML and Intel earnings before pivoting to their true desires - the stainless steel vacuum water bottle industry. Listen to the end for the worst joke of all time.

Feb 01, 202459:48
Episode 17: High-NA EUV, Semiconductor Bears

Episode 17: High-NA EUV, Semiconductor Bears

In this episode, Jon gets asked about EUV. Dylan and Doug talk about Da Bears.

Jan 15, 202439:42
Episode 16: The Coming Automotive Semiconductor Downturn

Episode 16: The Coming Automotive Semiconductor Downturn

We are still alive. In this episode of Transistor Radio, Doug is reveling in the downfall of the automotive semiconductor industry. We also talk about our favorite cars.

Jan 10, 202437:43
Episode 15: TSMC earnings, AMD speculation, Qualcomm, Nanoimprint Lithography

Episode 15: TSMC earnings, AMD speculation, Qualcomm, Nanoimprint Lithography

In this episode of Transistor Radio, Jon gets called a whip-cracker, Dylan rants about AMD earnings, and Doug declares it spooky earnings season.

Oh yeah, AND NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE

Oct 26, 202343:21
Episode 14: Revised China Chip Controls - ChinaTalk Crossover

Episode 14: Revised China Chip Controls - ChinaTalk Crossover

We join Jordan Schneider from ChinaTalk to discuss the new chip regulations that just dropped.

Oct 19, 202354:03
Episode 13: Is AI the Fiber Bubble All Over Again?

Episode 13: Is AI the Fiber Bubble All Over Again?

Doug talks the Fiber bubble. Jon and Dylan ponder the similarities with AI.

Oct 16, 202350:14
Episode 12: Zuck is Back, LLMs the new Computing Interface, Amazon-Anthropic

Episode 12: Zuck is Back, LLMs the new Computing Interface, Amazon-Anthropic

In this chaotic episode, Jon gets asked if Zuck is a Chad or a Wojak. Dylan crashes the topic list. And Doug asks if anyone is actually using Github Copilot.

Oct 02, 202335:33
Episode 11: Jon Y of Asianometry Joins Transistor Radio

Episode 11: Jon Y of Asianometry Joins Transistor Radio

Doug, Dylan, and Jon talk about Huawei and various other topics

Sep 25, 202357:53
Episode 10: Jon from Asianometry joins to Talk TSMC Earnings

Episode 10: Jon from Asianometry joins to Talk TSMC Earnings

Doug, Dylan, and Jon talk about the TSMC earnings result.

Apr 28, 202348:18
Episode 9: Why AWS will miss the next wave of Cloud

Episode 9: Why AWS will miss the next wave of Cloud

Dylan and Doug talk about why Amazon will miss the next wave in cloud computing

Apr 21, 202337:52
Episode 8: OFC Recap: Linear Direct Drive, and a Basic Datacenter Networking Guide

Episode 8: OFC Recap: Linear Direct Drive, and a Basic Datacenter Networking Guide

We talk about the entire data center networking stack, how it all works, and the big news at OFC, Linear Direct Drive

Apr 05, 202335:34
Episode 7: Where are we in the Inventory Cycle?

Episode 7: Where are we in the Inventory Cycle?

Doug and Dylan talk about the inventory cycle and where we are versus history. 

Feb 21, 202332:43
Episode 6: Intel Should Cut the Dividend, Memory Market Overview

Episode 6: Intel Should Cut the Dividend, Memory Market Overview

Doug and Dylan talk about Intel and why they should cut the dividend


We talk about memory spending and industry structure

Feb 14, 202334:21
Episode 5: Export Controls and the US / China Economic War

Episode 5: Export Controls and the US / China Economic War

Dylan and Doug talk about the recent export controls and the China x US escalation of semiconductor technology controls. 

Nov 03, 202229:37
Episode 4: Backside Power and CXL

Episode 4: Backside Power and CXL

Doug and Dylan talk about Backside Power Delivery networks, CXL, and other emerging trends in semiconductors. 

Jun 30, 202248:21
Episode 3: Geopolitics and Semiconductors

Episode 3: Geopolitics and Semiconductors

Doug and Dylan talk about geopolitical implications and macro concerns for semiconductors.

In particular Neon gas really isn't a crisis - listen for more! 

Mar 21, 202234:47
Episode 2: Intel's Investor Day

Episode 2: Intel's Investor Day

Listen to Dylan and Doug talk about Intel's Investor day and their new financial goals. 

Feb 21, 202253:02
Episode 1: TSMC's Q4 2021 Earnings

Episode 1: TSMC's Q4 2021 Earnings

Dylan and Doug talk about why they are so excited for Taiwan Semiconductor Company's Q4 results. The surprising guide and capex growth bodes well for the entire semiconductor industry. 

Jan 28, 202259:43