Te An Chao
About Te An Chao
Te An Chao is a Senior Staff Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, with a focus on developing SOC for low power Bluetooth and WIFI+BT combo chips. He has extensive experience in ASIC design and verification, having worked in various engineering roles across multiple companies since 2011.
Work at Synaptics
Te An Chao has been serving as a Senior Staff Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated since 2021. He is based in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, where he contributes to the development of advanced technologies. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in System on Chip (SoC) design, particularly for low power Bluetooth and WIFI+BT combo chips. Chao's work aligns with Synaptics' focus on innovative solutions in the semiconductor industry.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Te An Chao worked at several notable companies in the semiconductor field. He was employed at Broadcom as a Staff II from 2014 to 2016 and at Cypress Semiconductor, where he held the positions of Principal from 2019 to 2020 and Senior Staff Design Engineer from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he began his career at Pixart Imaging Inc. as a Senior Engineer from 2011 to 2014 and worked at Sunplus as an Engineer from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Te An Chao earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from National Central University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in various aspects of semiconductor design, including Verilog HDL, RTL design, and ASIC synthesis. He is skilled in mixed signal co-simulation and has a deep understanding of timing simulations and static timing analysis.
Technical Skills and Experience
Te An Chao possesses a broad range of technical skills relevant to his engineering roles. He has experience in developing SoCs for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi applications, utilizing AMBA specifications with ARM CM4 and CM3 CPUs. His technical capabilities include floor-plan and physical implementation, as well as mass-product IC analysis, which encompasses failure analysis and reliability testing. He is also familiar with Xilinx FPGA, ISE, and PCB system design.
Project Involvement
Throughout his career, Te An Chao has been involved in various projects that highlight his engineering capabilities. He has developed SPO2 and Heart Rate Sensor systems, demonstrating his proficiency in designing complex systems. His work has contributed to advancements in low power communication technologies, showcasing his ability to integrate analog and digital design elements effectively.