Haizhou Yang
About Haizhou Yang
Haizhou Yang is a Member of Technical Staff at Cerebras Systems, where he specializes in designing customized test fixtures and developing Python-based testing automation. With over a decade of experience in analog and mixed signal circuits validation, he has worked for notable companies such as Cisco, LG Electronics, and Freescale Semiconductor.
Work at Cerebras Systems
Haizhou Yang has been a Member of Technical Staff at Cerebras Systems since 2022, contributing to the development of advanced technology in Sunnyvale, CA. In this role, he designs customized test fixtures utilizing Cadence OrCAD/Allegro and develops Python-based testing automation. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of testing processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Haizhou Yang worked at Cisco as a Hardware Engineer from 2015 to 2022. He also served as a Test Engineer at Cisco for 10 months in 2012-2013. His experience includes a role as a Sr. R&D IC Test & Product Engineer at Avago Technologies from 2013 to 2015, and as an R&D Engineer at LG Electronics in 2004-2005. Additionally, he worked as a Test Product Engineer at Freescale Semiconductor from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Haizhou Yang holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Tianjin University of Technology, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His academic background supports his extensive expertise in analog and mixed signal circuits, high-speed Serdes, and signal integrity.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Haizhou Yang possesses a strong understanding of high-speed Serdes, signal integrity, and equalization techniques, particularly in relation to Ethernet PHY and optical modules. He is skilled in analyzing complex engineering problems and developing procedures to enhance efficiency in product development. His proficiency extends to the use of various test equipment for high-speed IO validation, including oscilloscopes, BERT, and network analyzers.
Experience with Test Equipment and ATE
Haizhou Yang has significant experience with automated test equipment (ATE), specifically the Advantest V93K, and probe card design for wafer testing. He leads the development of high-speed interface test plans, which includes project scheduling and lab resource management. His hands-on experience with test equipment allows him to effectively validate and characterize high-speed interfaces.