Benjamin Mak Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Design lead for cooled and uncooled read out IC's

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Responsible for analog/system PCBA for contract design group focused on opto-electronicsPrimary electrical engineering lead for 16 channel 1GHz LIDAR receiver working directly with customer, taking design from concept to schematic and layout in Cadence Allegro to fabricationTechnical Lead for 16TX, 16RX 400Gbd highly dense optical communication module, working through concept design to balance mechanical, SI and electrical constraints

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Primary analog designer for readout IC (130nm) for cutting edge cryogenic IR camera - responsibilities included unit cell, voltage regulator, and top level mixed signal simulationsPerformed architecture trade study resulting in follow-on contractCreated top level mixed signal test benches and verified top level device behavior for multiple devicesValidated and tested parts from fab, evaluating expected silicon performance versus lab performanceDeveloped mitigation plans and resolutions for production yield issues with various bench testing, FIBsIntegrated revision control software with Cadence Design EnvironmentProvided Linux support for Cadence tool set

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Designed and simulated key analog blocks for optical encoder ASICPerformed lab testing on proof-of-concept devicesDeveloped design flow documents for engineering department, which was used across multiple teamsProvided support for CAD tools (Cadence, Silvaco, MATLAB) and supporting tools (Subversion) as RedHat administratorCreated test fixture and test procedure for optical isolation device for manufacturing

Costa Mesa

Developed Perl script to facilitate upgrade from current part management system.Developed SKILL code to automate Cadence Allegro layout procedures.Provided support in testing new amplifiers for cost reduction, performance enhancement, and end of life parts.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Lead systems engineer on several projects - including LED drivers and load switches.Developed product definition based upon customer interviews and presentations.Authored documents and presentations for internal and external use - application notes, datasheets, design documents, marketing presentations.Supported sales team to help design in load switches and LED drivers with technical support.Worked alongside all functional groups (design, test, verification, validation) to grow product line and develop upcoming devices.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Product expert for automotive class-d amplifiers and CAN/LIN transceivers.Provided customer support and resolved issues.Presented at conferences and customer meetings to promote devices.Worked alongside design engineers to debug problems on new, upcoming devices.Generate technical documents - datasheets and application notes.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Advised sales team by providing power architecture and mixed-signal solutions for customers.Promoted TI products in customer meetings.Resolved customer issues in both new and existing projects.Worked with various product lines to promote upcoming parts.

Orange County, California Area

Designed circuitry and layout of a test fixture for class-D amplifiers for faster debugging on production line.Designed circuitry and layout for proof of concept boards to support upcoming products, interfacing a micro-controller to several LCD displays.Designed load bank to calibrate high power 30kW source.Performed qualification testing on competitor power amplifiers.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering

Concentration: Mixed Signal IC Design

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Rossin Junior Fellows, IEEE, Global Citizenship (Cohort V), Reformed University FellowshipGraduated with High.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Engineering Physics

Graduated with High Honors with a B.S. in Engineering Physics