Didier Balocco
About Didier Balocco
Didier Balocco is a Technical Marketing Engineer at onsemi, where he has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in power electronics, he has held various roles in multiple companies and has published over ten papers in his field.
Work at Onsemi
Didier Balocco has been employed at onsemi as a Technical Marketing Engineer since 2018. His role involves promoting and supporting the company's products in the power electronics sector. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Field Application Engineer at onsemi from 2016 to 2018. His experience at onsemi spans a total of six years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives related to power electronics.
Previous Experience in Power Electronics
Before joining onsemi, Didier Balocco worked for AEG Power Solutions in multiple roles. He served as a Senior Power Electronics Expert from 2000 to 2014 and also held the positions of Research Manager and Project Manager from 2009 to 2014. His experience in the field includes a two-year tenure as a Field Application Engineer at Fairchild Semiconductor from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he worked at Saft Power Systems as a Research Manager and Project Manager for one year in 2006.
Education and Expertise
Didier Balocco holds multiple degrees in electronics and power electronics. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Lycée Déodat de Séverac in 1987, followed by an Engineer's degree from ENSEIRB from 1989 to 1992. He further advanced his studies at Université de Bordeaux, where he obtained a Master's degree in Electronics in 1992 and a Doctorate in Power Electronics from 1996. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in power electronics.
Research and Publications
Didier Balocco has published more than 10 papers in the field of power electronics, contributing to the academic and professional community. His work includes a focus on high power factor rectifiers and switching mode power supply. He holds one patent and has another patent pending, underscoring his innovative contributions to the industry. He has also authored a blog post discussing the demand for higher voltage power electronics and presented a webinar on SiC Simulation for Application Evaluation.
Projects in Power Electronics
Throughout his career, Didier Balocco has been involved in significant projects in power electronics. Notably, he worked on a 15kW solar inverter module designed for a 150kW cabinet in Dallas, Texas. This project emphasized his expertise in switching mode power supply, converter stability, and modeling. His contributions to such projects highlight his practical experience and technical knowledge in the field.