Josef Halamik
About Josef Halamik
Josef Halamik is a Senior Product Design Manager at ON Semiconductor, specializing in high voltage ASIC design for switch-mode power supplies. He has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, holding multiple patents and leading design teams for major global clients.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
Josef Halamik currently serves as a Senior Product Design Manager at ON Semiconductor, a position he has held since 2012. He operates from both the Phoenix, USA and Czech Republic locations. In this role, he specializes in high voltage ASIC design for switch-mode power supplies. His responsibilities include leading design teams that focus on developing innovative solutions for major global clients, ensuring that the products meet industry standards and client specifications.
Previous Experience at ON Semiconductor
Before his current position, Josef Halamik worked at ON Semiconductor as a Design Manager from 2002 to 2010. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects that involved switch-mode power supplies and mixed signal ASICs. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his later responsibilities as a Senior Product Design Manager.
Education and Expertise
Josef Halamik earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from Brno Technical University in the Czech Republic, where he studied Microelectronics and Computing from 1973 to 1978. Additionally, he studied Solid State Microelectronics at Singapore Polytechnic from 1993 to 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in designing DC-DC and AC-DC converters, as well as low dropout (LDO) regulators.
Patents and Innovations
Josef Halamik holds two Czech patents and 17 US patents, primarily focused on switch-mode power supplies, analog designs, and systems. His contributions to the field of microelectronics and power supply design demonstrate his commitment to innovation and advancement in technology.
Career Background
Josef Halamik has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, having worked at various notable companies. He served as a Design Engineering Manager at Motorola Semiconductor from 1995 to 1998 and as a Yield Improvement Specialist at ST Microelectronics from 1993 to 2012. His career reflects a strong focus on design management and engineering excellence in consumer, industrial, and automotive applications.