Pavel Horvath
About Pavel Horvath
Pavel Horvath is a Senior Development Engineer at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2003. He holds a Ph.D. in physics of polymers and organic semiconductors from Brno University of Technology and has extensive experience in device modeling and characterization.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Pavel Horvath has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2003, holding the position of Senior Development Engineer for 21 years. In this role, he oversees the characterization laboratory, focusing on the setup of both hardware and software components. His responsibilities include collaborating with manufacturing teams to enhance process control and monitoring, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Horvath also engages in the study and implementation of innovative methods for device modeling and characterization, contributing to the advancement of semiconductor technology.
Education and Expertise
Pavel Horvath earned his Ph.D. from Brno University of Technology, where he studied from 1994 to 2000. His research focused on the physics of polymers, organic semiconductors, luminescence, thin films, and plasma chemistry. Prior to this, he completed his MSc at Masaryk University Brno from 1989 to 1994, specializing in plasma physics, physical electronics, and solid-state physics. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in the principles underlying semiconductor technology.
Responsibilities and Contributions
In his role as Senior Development Engineer, Pavel Horvath is responsible for designing characterization test chips in collaboration with device and layout engineers. He also provides user support to the integrated circuit (IC) designer community at ON Semiconductor. His work involves ensuring that the characterization processes align with the latest technological advancements and meet the needs of the design teams.