Catalin Cimpulungeanu
About Catalin Cimpulungeanu
Catalin Cimpulungeanu is a Layout Design Engineer with extensive experience in microelectronics and optoelectronics. He has worked for various companies, including ON Semiconductor and Huawei Technologies, and holds a Master of Science degree from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Catalin Cimpulungeanu has been employed at ON Semiconductor as a Layout Design Engineer since 2019. His role involves designing and optimizing layout topologies for various semiconductor applications. He works in Bracknell, United Kingdom, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the semiconductor industry. His expertise includes using advanced design tools and methodologies to ensure high-quality layouts that meet industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Catalin Cimpulungeanu holds a Master of Science in Optoelectronics from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Microelectronics from the same institution, studying from 2003 to 2008. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise in layout design, particularly in Buck/Boost converters and LDO regulators, utilizing the TSMC 130nm node.
Background in Semiconductor Industry
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Catalin Cimpulungeanu gained extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. He worked at Infineon Technologies as a Layout Design Engineer from 2010 to 2014, where he focused on automotive applications. He then served as a Layout Design Engineer at Dialog Semiconductor from 2014 to 2017, followed by a position as a Senior Layout Engineer at the same company until 2019. His previous roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of layout design processes and technologies.
Previous Positions and Experience
Catalin Cimpulungeanu has held various positions in the semiconductor field. He worked at Huawei Technologies as a Product Support Engineer from 2008 to 2010. His earlier experience includes a role as a Research Assistant at IMT-Bucharest from 2007 to 2008. Throughout his career, he has developed proficiency in using the Cadence Virtuoso environment and performing Calibre DRC/LVS/ERC/RCX and R3D/RMAP simulations, enhancing his technical skill set.