Phalguni Bala
About Phalguni Bala
Phalguni Bala serves as the Senior Manager of Circuit Design Engineering for High Speed Interfaces at Rambus, where he has worked since 2015. He holds a B.Tech in Radio Physics & Electronics from the University of Calcutta and an M.Tech in Microelectronics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
Work at Rambus
Phalguni Bala has been serving as the Senior Manager of Circuit Design Engineering for High-Speed Interfaces at Rambus since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the design and development of high-speed interface technologies. His work focuses on ensuring the successful implementation of complex circuit designs that meet industry standards. Bala's tenure at Rambus spans nine years, during which he has contributed significantly to the company's advancements in high-speed interface solutions.
Education and Expertise
Phalguni Bala holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Radio Physics & Electronics from the University of Calcutta. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Technology in Microelectronics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in circuit design and engineering, particularly in the areas of analog and mixed signal design.
Background in Circuit Design Engineering
Bala has extensive experience in circuit design engineering, particularly in high-speed interfaces. He has worked on various critical components, including Ring/LC PLLs, high-speed custom digital circuits, Low Dropout Regulators (LDOs), and Bandgap References (BGR). His proficiency extends to designing high-speed interfaces such as GDDR6, DDR4/DDR3, and HBM Memory Controller PHYs, where he has achieved first-time silicon success.
Previous Experience at Synopsys and ST Microelectronics
Prior to his current role at Rambus, Phalguni Bala worked at Synopsys Inc as an Analog & Mixed Signal Engineer for two months in 2015. He also spent 13 years at ST Microelectronics, where he held the same position from 2002 to 2015. His experience at these organizations has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of verification processes and design flows in the semiconductor industry.
Technical Proficiencies
Phalguni Bala demonstrates a strong proficiency in analog and mixed signal design flow. His technical skills include RTL coding, synthesis, and static timing analysis (STA). He possesses design expertise in HDMI Tx/Rx across multiple technology nodes, ranging from 90nm to 28nm, showcasing his capability to work with advanced technologies in the field of circuit design.