James Cheng
About James Cheng
James Cheng is a Senior Manager at Synaptics Incorporated in San Jose, California, with a background in electronic engineering and extensive experience in ESD design and semiconductor technology.
Work at Synaptics
James Cheng has been employed at Synaptics Incorporated as a Senior Manager since 2021. He operates out of the company's San Jose, California location. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing projects related to semiconductor technology and integrated circuit design, leveraging his extensive background in ESD design and RF technology.
Education and Expertise
James Cheng completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronic Engineering, focusing on Integrated Circuit and ESD design, at Chang Gung University from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of Central Florida, where he studied ESD design and served as a Research Scientist in the EECS department from 2009 to 2010. His expertise includes deep sub-micron CMOS ESD testkey development and analog IC whole chip ESD checks using simulation tools.
Background
Prior to his current position, James Cheng held several roles in the semiconductor industry. He served as the ESD team leader at Macroblock Inc. from 2018 to 2020 in Hsinchu, Taiwan. He also worked as a Principal Investigator at Winchester Technologies, LLC for 11 months in Burlington, Massachusetts, from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a four-year tenure as a Senior IO/ESD Design Engineer at Himax in Tainan City, Taiwan.
Achievements in Semiconductor Technology
James Cheng has developed significant expertise in RF semiconductor technology and integrated circuit development, particularly using GaAs pHEMT and HBT processes. His work includes GaAs E/D mode pHEMT device modeling and microwave and millimeter wave circuit design, showcasing his contributions to advancing semiconductor technologies.