Terry Higgins
About Terry Higgins
Terry Higgins is a Senior Manager of Silicon Applications at Synaptics Incorporated, where he has worked since 2010. He specializes in the development and qualification of mixed-signal application-specific integrated circuits for consumer electronics.
Current Role at Synaptics
Terry Higgins serves as the Sr. Manager of Silicon Applications at Synaptics Incorporated. He has held this position since 2010, contributing to the company's efforts in integrating new technologies into the consumer electronics market. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of advanced silicon applications, ensuring that new technologies meet market demands.
Previous Experience at Synaptics
Prior to his current role, Terry Higgins worked at Synaptics Incorporated as a Sr. Product Test Engineer from 2004 to 2010. During his six years in this position, he was based in Santa Clara, California. His responsibilities included testing and validating products to ensure they met quality standards before market release.
Experience at Intuitive Surgical
Before joining Synaptics, Terry Higgins was employed at Intuitive Surgical as a Sr. Product Test Engineer from 2000 to 2003. In this role, he focused on product testing and quality assurance, contributing to the development of innovative surgical technologies.
Education and Expertise
Terry Higgins earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in ASIC qualification and characterization, as well as his specialization in developing host-based and embedded software for manufacturing process automation.
Technical Specializations
Terry Higgins specializes in qualifying and characterizing new mixed-signal application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for human-interface devices. His technical skills are essential for ensuring that new technologies are effectively integrated into consumer electronics, enhancing user experience and product performance.