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Analog Designer Bob Pease Dies In Car Crash

Posted by timothy on from the condolences-to-the-pease-family dept.

EdwinFreed writes "It's being widely reported that Bob Pease, well known analog circuit designer and author of Pease Porridge, has died in a car accident. He reportedly was driving alone in his 1969 Beetle and failed to negotiate a turn."

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  1. No seatbelt by DoofusOfDeath · · Score: 4, Informative

    I'm sorry he died, but he wasn't wearing a seat belt. He presumably understood the risk that entailed.

  2. Passing of two analog greats by labnet · · Score: 4, Informative

    Bob Pease and Jim Williams (who also died recently) were legends in analog electronics.
    Bob was still an active contributor to many columns.
    His last is here http://electronicdesign.com/article/analog-and-mixed-signal/What-s-All-This-Solo-Hiking-Stuff-Anyhow-.aspx

    RIP Bob

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