Jhankar Malakar
About Jhankar Malakar
Jhankar Malakar is a Principal Analog Design Engineer at onsemi, specializing in the design of serial interface IPs and critical analog components. He has a strong background in microelectronics and has previously worked at Texas Instruments and IBM.
Work at Onsemi
Currently, Jhankar Malakar serves as a Principal Analog Design Engineer at Onsemi, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads the development of next-generation Successive Approximation Register (SAR) Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) specifically designed for automotive image sensors. His responsibilities include designing critical components such as Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs), comparators, switch-cap circuits, sample and hold circuits, and pixel circuit interfaces. Jhankar also manages the entire lifecycle of complex serial-interface Intellectual Properties (IPs), focusing on ESD solutions and silicon debugging.
Previous Experience at Texas Instruments
Before joining Onsemi, Jhankar Malakar worked at Texas Instruments as a Senior Analog Design Engineer from 2011 to 2018. During his seven years in this role, he specialized in designing serial interface IPs, including Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) transceivers, CPHY, and DPHY Mobile Industry Processor Interfaces (MIPIs). His work contributed to the development of advanced analog blocks, enhancing the performance of various electronic systems.
Experience at IBM
Jhankar Malakar began his career at IBM, where he worked as a Design Verification Engineer in Processor Development from 2010 to 2011. This role provided him with foundational experience in design verification processes, contributing to his expertise in managing complex engineering projects. His tenure at IBM lasted for one year in Bangalore, India.
Education and Expertise
Jhankar Malakar's educational background includes a Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Microelectronics Systems from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Communication from the Institute of Technology Burdwan, achieved from 2003 to 2007. His foundational education includes attending Kendriya Vidyalaya, where he completed Class 12 from 1991 to 2003. Jhankar specializes in implementing loopback tests and designing clock distribution systems, showcasing his technical proficiency in analog design.