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Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 13h

Big news from the semiconductor industry with #Qorvo and #Skyworks merging!

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 7d

For NIU fans and alumni who are interested, the Huskies now have wins against Notre Dame in Football and Men's Soccer!

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 8d

We officially now have Kendrick vs. Drake…in baseball form.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 9d

Editorial: $850M for renovations in suburban School District 214. Seriously? www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/19/p...

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 9d

The Bears went from what looked like the start of a disastrous start to the season to 4 wins in a row! Amazing how quickly things can turn around in the NFL.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 10d

One year ago today, we lost a wonderful person I had the pleasure of knowing who contributed a great deal to subatomic physics during his tenure at Fermilab and NIU.

www.chicagotribune.com/obituaries/c...

Carl Albright Obituary - Geneva, IL (1933-2024)

Carl H. Albright, 91, died on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Rush UMC in Chicago surrounded by his loving wife, Cynthia, and his family. Carl was born in Allentown, PA on June 1, 1933 to Ralph J. a…

www.chicagotribune.com

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 10d

My boy took out all our mixing bowls and flipped them over into a makeshift drum set. I’m not sure whether I should be more impressed or nervous for the noises to come.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 11d

The things that Ohtani is doing are unprecedented. Just amazing to see and witness.

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Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 12d

I really hope this Thursday night game has a memorable finish so we'll always reminisce about it as the "Icy Hot Bowl."

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 14d

Where did breadboards get their name?

In the early days of amateur radio, people built circuits by nailing bare wire to wooden boards – often using actual cutting boards made for bread.

via adafruitdaily.com

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Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 15d

Taking advantage of turnovers and a solid run game behind Swift gave the Bears a win for Monday Night. Not a pretty win, but a win nonetheless.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · 16d

This being my son's first day off school (daycare, technically), only now do I realize that, while growing up, we may have had Columbus Day off from school, but some teachers may have not. Happy administration day to any educators utilizing today's day off from classes.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Sep 28

A student in a hurry learns the slowest.

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Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Sep 28

A Day In The Life Of An RF/Microwave Attenuator

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Via RF Globalnet

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · Sep 25

Semiconductor companies in the U.S. face a talent gap. Could short courses be the key to scaling the workforce?

Short Courses Help Bridge the Semiconductor Skills Gap

Short courses in semiconductor manufacturing are gaining traction, offering students a path to industry-ready skills and experience.

spectrum.ieee.org

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Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Sep 6

One of the best explanations of IP3 & TOI I’ve recently come across:

The IP3 specification demystified - www.academia.edu/89434160/The...

Additional links:

www.edn.com/the-ip3-spec...

www.eeweb.com/the-ip3-spec...

The IP 3 specification demystified

Since IPn consists of “virtual” parameters (i.e., the values are actually defined from other specifications), their values and extrapolations often remain vague. Admittedly, many electronic books or t...

www.academia.edu

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking forward to the cooler fall weather, having football on TV, and counting down towards the Holiday season.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day!

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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · Aug 8

Engineers often face a trade-off between the thickness of the gate of a #transistor and the degree of control over it, the Schottky limit. But new research has found that this limit can be bypassed by using a special coating of a negative capacitance material.
spectrum.ieee.org/negative-cap...

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Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Aug 7

I remember it not feeling that long ago when my Dad reminded me “a quarter of my life is gone” on my 25th birthday. Now I’m closer to 40 wondering where all the time has gone. I guess Ferris Bueller was right, “life moves pretty fast.”

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Jul 27

It’s hard to do a sequel almost 30 years apart, but I think they did a good job with Happy Gilmore 2. A fun movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Jul 22

One of the most unique voices in rock and heavy metal.

IGN @ign.com · Jul 22

Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell show.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Jul 21

Vermont Tech Hub’s Semiconductor Lab Awarded $3.4M From Northeast Microelectronics Coalition

www.uvm.edu/ovpr/news/ve...

Vermont Tech Hub’s Semiconductor Lab Awarded $3.4M From Northeast Microelectronics Coalition | Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) | The University of Vermont

www.uvm.edu

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Jul 21

The fact that both Tiger and Scottie took 1,197 days exactly to win their 4th major, after their 1st, has got to be the greatest coincidence in sports history.

Mark Wolak @mkwolak.bsky.social · Jul 20

Sundays are perfect days to cuddle with lap dogs. #Chihuahua

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