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How Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks Are Shrinking Timekeeping
· 12 min · S4 E166
Episode How Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks Are Shrinking Timekeeping
In this episode of The Hardware Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how chip-scale atomic clocks are shrinking timekeeping from room-sized instruments to tiny chips, enabling precise timing in GPS-denied environments, autonomous vehicles, and financial networks. They discuss the physics behind these devices, the challenges of miniaturization, and the future of portable precision timing. The conversation highlights the CSAC (chip-scale atomic clock) from Microsemi, now Microchip, and its role in defense and civilian applications. With numbers like 1e-11 stability and power draw under 120 milliwatts, they unpack what makes these clocks so special. Tune in for a deep dive into the technology that keeps our world synchronized.
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