Deadline: 3 May 2013
The group of Semiconductor Components has a vacancy for a Ph.D. student in the project “optocoupling in CMOS” or in short “O-i-C”. The O-i-C project aims at full monolithic integration of optocouplers in CMOS without any technology changes. This is unique since it is not straight forward to use silicon photonics to reach this aim. In addition since this project is in collaboration with the integrated-circuit design (ICD) group device-circuit interaction is very important. Therefore the PhD candidate should collaborate with the ICD group.
Challenges in this part of the project are:
- development of novel silicon photodiodes/light-emitting diodes in standard CMOS technology
- optical and electrical characterization of those diodes
- development of new device models needed for circuit simulations. TCAD simulations could be a part of the work as well.
The project is financed by the Dutch Technology Foundation STW (www.stw.nl) via the high-tech system and materials programme (HTS&M). The scientific programme is carried out at the University of Twente in Enschede and partly at NXP Semiconductors in Eindhoven, both in the Netherlands. The PhD student is under guidance of several supervisors (Dr. Ray Hueting, Dr. Anne Johan Annema and Prof. Jurriaan Schmitz) from the University of Twente. Throughout this period the scientific programme is strongly linked to NXP.
Tasks
The PhD student will develop silicon photonic devices in standard CMOS and characterize those. In addition, the PhD student will develop understanding by performing TCAD simulations anddevelop models important for the device-circuit interaction. The simulations will be compared to experimental data. In this project extraction of physical parameters relevant to the device behavior could form an important task.
Tasks
The PhD student will develop silicon photonic devices in standard CMOS and characterize those. In addition, the PhD student will develop understanding by performing TCAD simulations anddevelop models important for the device-circuit interaction. The simulations will be compared to experimental data. In this project extraction of physical parameters relevant to the device behavior could form an important task.
Requirements
An M.Sc. degree, or equivalent, in (applied) physics or electrical engineering; experience in or affinity with IC technology, applied optics and computer modeling; good mastering of the English language; and good communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
Additional information about the group of Semiconductor Components can be found on www.utwente.nl/ewi/sc. More information about NXP can be found on www.nxp.com. Interested candidates are invited to send their letter of application and detailed CV before 3 May 2013. Please use the application link below ‘apply now’ and fill out the application form. All applications should also include a publication list and an academic transcript of the BSc and MSc education. A TOEFL or IELTS score is generally requested to verify sufficient mastering of the English language.
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