Rod Comer
About Rod Comer
Rod Comer is a Senior Principal Design Engineer at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked for 24 years, focusing on signal conditioning products for various high-speed interfaces. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California and previously worked at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Rod Comer has been employed at ON Semiconductor since 2000, serving as a Senior Principal Design Engineer for 24 years in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, he has developed a signal conditioning portfolio of redriver/repeater products specifically designed for HDMI 2.1, USB 3.1 Gen1/Gen2, and DisplayPort 1.3/1.4 applications. His contributions have significantly advanced the company's product offerings in high-speed data transmission.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman
Prior to his tenure at ON Semiconductor, Rod Comer worked at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems as a Senior Member of Technical Staff (MTS) from 1988 to 2000, totaling 12 years in Redondo Beach, California. During this time, he played a key role in the development of the GigaComm™ CML/LVPECL portfolio of Clock & Data Interface Products, which operate at speeds up to 12 Gb/s.
Education and Expertise
Rod Comer earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus on Integrated Circuit Design from the University of Southern California. His studies spanned three years, from 1990 to 1993. This educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in semiconductor design and engineering.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout his career, Rod Comer has contributed to the development of flexible base arrays in 0.18um/0.25um CMOS and 0.18um SiGe BiCMOS technologies. His work focuses on maximizing intellectual property re-use and reducing development time, which are critical factors in the fast-paced semiconductor industry.