Chithira Ravi
About Chithira Ravi
Chithira Ravi is an Analog Design Engineer with expertise in high gain, high speed operational amplifiers and high speed reference buffers. He has a Ph.D. in Analog and Mixed Signal Design and has worked at Lightmatter since 2018, contributing to ADC designs using advanced semiconductor processes.
Work at Lightmatter
Chithira Ravi has been employed at Lightmatter as an Analog Design Engineer since 2018. In this role, Ravi focuses on the design and implementation of analog circuits, contributing to various projects within the company. The position is based in the Greater Boston Area, where Ravi applies expertise in high-speed and high-gain operational amplifiers, as well as high-speed reference buffers.
Education and Expertise
Chithira Ravi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Analog and Mixed Signal Design from Amrita University, Amritapuri Campus, completed between 2012 and 2017. Prior to this, Ravi earned a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in VLSI Design from the same institution from 2010 to 2012. This educational background provides a strong foundation in analog design principles and methodologies.
Background
Chithira Ravi has a solid background in analog design engineering, with experience in various semiconductor processes. Ravi has worked on ADC tape outs utilizing IBM's 32nm SOI process and UMC's 65-nm SP and LL processes. This experience includes involvement in the design of high-speed pipelined ADCs, covering aspects from block-level design to top-level implementation.
Technical Skills
Chithira Ravi possesses technical skills in designing high-gain, high-speed operational amplifiers and high-speed reference buffers. Ravi is proficient in using Cadence Virtuoso Schematic and Layout Editor, which is essential for top-level integration and schematic verification in analog design projects.