Hiroshi Morimoto
About Hiroshi Morimoto
Hiroshi Morimoto is a Staff Engineer specializing in Digital IC Design at Synaptics Incorporated's Japan Design Center, where he has worked since 2014. He holds a Master's degree in Semiconductor Physics and has extensive experience in various design processes, including 28/22nm technologies.
Work at Synaptics
Hiroshi Morimoto has been employed at Synaptics Incorporated since 2014, where he holds the position of Digital IC Design, Staff Engineer at the Japan Design Center. In this role, he is involved in digital integrated circuit design, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. His tenure at Synaptics spans over ten years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Hiroshi Morimoto earned his Master's degree in Semiconductor Physics from the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering at Tokyo Engineering University from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in digital IC design and semiconductor technologies.
Background
Before joining Synaptics, Hiroshi Morimoto worked at Renesas Electronics as a SoC Implementation Engineer from 2010 to 2013. He also served as an ASIC Design Engineer at Hitachi from 2000 to 2003. His diverse experience across these companies has equipped him with a broad skill set in digital integrated circuit design and implementation.
Achievements in IC Design
Hiroshi Morimoto has successfully completed multiple tapeouts for designs at 80/55/40nm nodes, focusing on achieving competitive power, performance, and area (PPA) metrics. He possesses experience in 28/22nm design processes and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, analyzing solutions to improve current processes. His proficiency with tools such as VCS, Verdi, and ICC/ICC2 enhances his capability in digital IC design projects.
Communication and Team Leadership
Hiroshi Morimoto has a proven ability to communicate effectively with international design teams. His experience in leading teams has contributed to timely project completions, showcasing his leadership skills in the digital IC design field. His collaborative approach facilitates the achievement of project goals and enhances team performance.