John Rathe
About John Rathe
John Rathe is a Hardware Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in VHDL design for FPGAs and ASICs. He currently works at Fluke Networks and has a strong background in digital logic design and embedded system hardware.
Current Role at Fluke Networks
John Rathe has been employed at Fluke Networks as a Hardware Design Engineer since 2011. In this role, he focuses on hardware design, leveraging his extensive experience in digital logic design and embedded systems. His work involves designing and developing hardware solutions that meet the needs of the company and its clients.
Previous Experience at Light Blue Optics
Prior to his current position, John Rathe worked at Light Blue Optics as a Senior ASIC Design Engineer from 2007 to 2010. During his three years there, he specialized in ASIC design, contributing to the development of advanced optical technologies. His role involved significant work in digital logic design and HDL-based design.
Background in Electrical Engineering
John Rathe studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). He completed his studies in 1972. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in hardware design and engineering.
Experience at Rockwell Collins
John Rathe worked at Rockwell Collins as an Analog and Digital Design Engineer from 1972 to 1980. Over the course of eight years, he gained valuable experience in designing microprocessor-based systems, which contributed to his expertise in hardware design and engineering.
Expertise in VHDL and FPGA Design
John Rathe possesses ten years of experience in VHDL design for FPGAs and ASICs. His specialization includes digital logic design and the design of optical drive controller PCAs. He also has skills in the electrical design of transistor and op-amp based circuits, enhancing his capabilities in hardware engineering.