Nxp

PrecisionAnalogDataConverterDesign

Catania, Italy FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Precision Analog Data Converter Design at Nxp. Skills: Data converter design, Analog design, Circuit design. Architect data converter solutions. Define next-generation data converters”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Performance optimization

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MS in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years, or PhD with 10+ years of experience in ADC/DAC design expertise, SAR ADCs, Sigma-Delta ADCs, Time-Interleaved ADCs, Current steering DACs, Segmented DACs, Noise shaping, Quantization noise, Distortion mechanisms, Clocking, Jitter impact on converter performance, Calibration techniques, High-speed analog design challenges, Bandwidth, Settling, Distortion, Parasitic effects, System-level modeling, Behavioral simulation, Cadence tools, Virtuoso, Spectre, Mixed-signal simulation flows, Converter designs from concept through silicon validation and production

Nice to Have

PhD with 10+ years of experience, Discrete Time Sigma-Delta, Continuous time Sigma-Delta, Current steering DACs, Charge redistribution DACs, Segmented architectures, Background calibration, Foreground calibration, DEM, Mismatch correction, Patents/publications in data converter design

What You'll Do.

Architect data converter solutions

Define next-generation data converters

Translate system requirements

Drive end-to-end design

Develop system-level models

Lead detailed circuit design

Perform deep analysis

Drive silicon validation

Mentor junior designers

Develop differentiated architectures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interface with system teams; Interface with customers; Interface with cross-functional stakeholders; Build technical depth

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Ability to influence

Full Job Description

**Job Responsibility:** Architect and define next-generation data converter solutions, including: High-resolution and high-speed ADCs (SAR, Sigma-Delta(Discrete Time and Continuous time), Time-Interleaved) High-performance DACs (current steering, charge redistribution, segmented architectures) Translate system-level requirements (SNR, SFDR, ENOB, bandwidth, power) into detailed architecture and sub-block specifications Drive end-to-end design of data converters, including: Front-end signal conditioning, references, and clocking High-speed sampling circuits and precision analog core Calibration, linearity enhancement, and mismatch correction techniques Develop system-level and behavioral models (MATLAB/Simulink, Verilog-A/AMS) to validate architecture, noise shaping, and dynamic performance Lead detailed circuit design and analysis for critical blocks such as: High-speed comparators, opamps, DAC elements, reference buffers, and clocking circuits DAC mismatch and ADC linearity Perform deep analysis of performance metrics (SNR, SNDR, SFDR, INL/DNL, jitter sensitivity) and correlate with silicon results Drive silicon validation, debug, and performance optimization across PVT corners Serve as technical lead and interface with system teams, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders Mentor junior designers and build technical depth in converter design methodologies across the organization Drive innovation and develop differentiated architectures, including patentable solutions **Your Profile:** MS in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years, or PhD with 10+ years of experience in ADC/DAC design Strong expertise across multiple data converter architectures: SAR, Sigma-Delta (DT and CT), Time-Interleaved ADCs Current steering and segmented DACs Proven track record in designing high-performance converters Deep understanding of: Noise shaping, quantization noise, and distortion mechanisms Clocking and jitter impact on converter performance Calibration techniques (background/fo

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