Salim Alahdab
About Salim Alahdab
Salim Alahdab is a Mixed Signal Design Engineer with extensive experience in analog layout and mixed-signal integrated circuit design. He has worked at various organizations, including Murata and Minima Processor, and holds advanced degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Work at Murata
Salim Alahdab has been employed at Murata as a Mixed Signal Design Engineer since 2020. His role involves the design and development of mixed-signal integrated circuits, leveraging advanced CMOS technologies. He has contributed to various projects that require expertise in analog layout design and mixed-signal simulation.
Education and Expertise
Salim Alahdab holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the American University of Sharjah. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Microelectronics from Delft University of Technology, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Oulu. His academic background supports his expertise in designing mixed-signal integrated circuits and advanced analog components.
Background
Salim Alahdab began his career as a PhD student at the University of Oulu from 2010 to 2017, where he focused on research in electrical engineering. He has held various engineering positions, including Analog Layout IC Designer at Minima Processor and Analog Design Engineer at CoreHW. His experience spans several companies in Finland, including Nokia, where he worked on SoC implementation.
Achievements in Circuit Design
Salim Alahdab has developed significant projects in circuit design, including a 12-bit SAR ADC for automotive applications and an ultra-low power SAR ADC for pacemaker applications. He has demonstrated proficiency in schematic and post-layout design, as well as expertise in modeling and simulating SAR ADCs using Verilog-A. His work includes designing a Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC) with a resolution of 2.9ps(rms).
Technical Skills
Salim Alahdab possesses a range of technical skills relevant to mixed-signal design. He is skilled in floor planning techniques for automotive ICs, including shielding and substrate isolation. He has experience in PCB layout and design and is knowledgeable in using Verilog (VHDL) for FPGA development. His capabilities also extend to mixed-signal simulation with MATLAB and Simulink.