Topic: Counter Chip

2 chapters across the catalog

Quippy
Episode 1581 2:44:44 - 2:48:28

1581: Quippy

Counter-Espionage Laws, US Navy Sailors Arrested

The BBC reports on China's expanded counter-espionage laws, which now include the private sector. This follows the arrest of two US Navy sailors in California for providing sensitive material to Chinese authorities. The heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing are linked to ongoing trade disputes and US restrictions on semiconductor chips.

Ghost of Austin
Episode 645

645: Ghost of Austin

Tektronix Phaser Printer Maintenance and Counter Chips

A discussion regarding the maintenance of a Tektronix Phaser 8560 solid ink printer reveals that the device requires a maintenance kit every 30,000 copies. The hardware utilizes a counter chip to disable the printer once the limit is reached, regardless of the physical condition of the parts. This "engine light" style of forced maintenance prevented the printing of show notes.