Prateek Sharma
About Prateek Sharma
Prateek Sharma is an NVM R&D Engineer at ON Semiconductor, specializing in carrier transport and hot-carrier degradation modeling in LDMOS and EEPROM cells. He holds a Ph.D. in Reliability in Microelectronic Devices and an M.S. in Communication Electronics, and is proficient in various programming languages and design tools.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Prateek Sharma has been employed at ON Semiconductor as an NVM R&D Engineer since 2016. He operates in the Austin, Texas area, contributing to the development and research of non-volatile memory technologies. His role involves utilizing advanced TCAD tools and simulation software to enhance the performance and reliability of semiconductor devices.
Education and Expertise
Prateek Sharma holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Technische Universität Wien, where he focused on Reliability in Microelectronic devices, particularly studying hot-carrier degradation in power MOSFETs and non-volatile memory. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Communication Electronics from Linköpings universitet, where he studied from 2010 to 2012.
Technical Skills and Tools
Prateek Sharma is proficient in multiple programming languages, including Python, VHDL, Verilog-A/AMS, X86 Assembly, Adbasic, and C. He utilizes a variety of libraries and tools such as Cadence, MATLAB, ModelSim, Mathematica, and LaTeX for his research and development tasks. His skills extend to circuit simulation and layout using Cadence Design Environment and Agilent ADS.
Research and Development Focus
Prateek Sharma specializes in carrier transport and hot-carrier degradation modeling, particularly in LDMOS and EEPROM cells. His expertise in these areas contributes to the understanding and improvement of semiconductor device reliability and performance.
Design Experience
Prateek Sharma possesses design experience in analog and mixed-signal circuits. His work includes the design of various components such as ADCs, DACs, switches, gm-stages, op-amps, comparators, and filters, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of circuit design principles.