Kinam Song
About Kinam Song
Kinam Song is a Principal Engineer currently working at ON Semiconductor in Phoenix, Arizona, with a focus on functional safety for the automotive market. He has extensive experience in designing High Voltage Integrated Circuits and has held positions at Fairchild Semiconductor and the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Kinam Song currently holds the position of Principal Engineer at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2019. His role involves focusing on functional safety, particularly within the automotive market. He has been instrumental in the design of galvanic isolation gate drivers that utilize on-chip transformers. Prior to his current role, he served as a Staff Engineer at ON Semiconductor from 2016 to 2019 in Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea. His experience at ON Semiconductor highlights his commitment to advancing technology in high voltage integrated circuits.
Current Role at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute
In addition to his role at ON Semiconductor, Kinam Song has been working as a Senior Researcher at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute since 2023. This position is based in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, South Korea. His research activities contribute to the advancement of electrotechnology, particularly in the context of high voltage integrated circuits and their applications.
Education and Expertise
Kinam Song earned his Bachelor of Electronic Engineering from Gyeongsang National University, where he studied from 2001 to 2008. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Electronic Engineering with a focus on Computer Application from 2008 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in electronic engineering, particularly in high voltage integrated circuits and automotive applications.
Previous Experience at Fairchild Semiconductor
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Kinam Song worked at Fairchild Semiconductor as a Senior Design Engineer from 2010 to 2016. During his six years there, he contributed to various projects related to electronic design and development, further enhancing his skills in high voltage integrated circuits and automotive technology.
Technical Skills and Tools
Kinam Song is proficient in utilizing various Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools essential for research and development projects. His expertise includes tools such as Cadence (Spectre, Assura), Synopsys (HSPICE), and Mentor (Eldo, Solido, Calibre). These tools are integral to his work in designing high voltage integrated circuits and ensuring functional safety in automotive applications.