Ralph Wall
About Ralph Wall
Ralph Wall is a Senior Member of Technical Staff at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in engineering solutions, particularly in BiCMOS technologies, and has held various leadership roles in technology development at companies such as Maxim Integrated Products and Philips Semiconductor.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
Ralph Wall has been serving as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at ON Semiconductor since 2007. In this role, he is based in the Pocatello, Idaho area and has been involved in various key projects. His work includes the development of Power Trench MOSFET technology and Microbolometer systems. Wall's focus is on innovative process integration solutions that ensure high yields and cost efficiency in production.
Previous Experience at Maxim Integrated Products
Prior to his current position, Ralph Wall worked at Maxim Integrated Products as Executive Director of Technology Development from 1999 to 2007. During his eight-year tenure, he contributed to the advancement of technology within the company, leveraging his extensive engineering background to drive development initiatives.
Career Background at IBM and Philips Semiconductor
Ralph Wall's career includes significant roles at IBM and Philips Semiconductor. He worked as a Staff Engineer at IBM from 1989 to 1992, where he gained valuable experience in engineering solutions. Following this, he served as Manager of Technology Development at Philips Semiconductor from 1992 to 1999, overseeing technology advancements for seven years.
Educational Background and Expertise
Ralph Wall holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Utah, which he completed from 1982 to 1986. He furthered his education at Arizona State University, earning a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences with a focus on Materials from 1986 to 1989. Wall possesses extensive expertise in various characterization techniques, including TEM, FIB/SEM, EDX, and XPS.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout his career, Ralph Wall has developed high Q inductors, advanced thin film metal resistors, and high-density trench capacitors. He specializes in engineering solutions for advanced BiCMOS and SiGe BiCMOS technologies, contributing to significant innovations in the semiconductor industry.