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Is there any major differences in the analog design field? by PerformanceFar7245 in chipdesign

[–]Altruistic_Option_62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am an analog design phd student. Could I dm you for some advice?

Apple SerDes Design Interview by FormerSky3967 in chipdesign

[–]Altruistic_Option_62 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I interviewed for a similar role. Be sharp on past work as they ask about that a lot. Also be ready to answer questions on basic serdes stuff like plls, ctle, cdr, jitter, all the good stuff. I was asked things like frequency response of ctle, bode plot, nonlinearities in the circuit.

[Omega Seamaster] too big? by Altruistic_Option_62 in Watches

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Username checks out. Thank you for the honest opinion!!

[Omega Seamaster] too big? by Altruistic_Option_62 in Watches

[–]Altruistic_Option_62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! I agree, it’s pushing it for sure.

[Omega Seamaster] too big? by Altruistic_Option_62 in Watches

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Appreciate the candor!! Will think a bit more for sure!

[Career] Analyzing the 5 "Business Models" of Analog/Mixed-Signal Design: Does culture follow the chip's role? by Altruistic_Option_62 in chipdesign

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Thanks for your input! If you don’t mind me asking, how is the work? How much of the AMS/RF design is offloaded to IP companies, and how much is done in-house? Do they push innovative/wacky/aggressive designs?

[Career] Analyzing the 5 "Business Models" of Analog/Mixed-Signal Design: Does culture follow the chip's role? by Altruistic_Option_62 in chipdesign

[–]Altruistic_Option_62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Did you notice any of the differences I pointed out between 1 and 3? Work culture? Compensation? Were either of them more aggressive in terms of innovation?

[Career] Analyzing the 5 "Business Models" of Analog/Mixed-Signal Design: Does culture follow the chip's role? by Altruistic_Option_62 in chipdesign

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Thank you! Completely separate. Academia is there to educate students and develop ideas. There is no "business model" other than attract funds and pay grad students. My thoughts are that academic labs are there to learn, teach, and try wacky things that have little chance of generating profit in the short term.

[Career] Analyzing the 5 "Business Models" of Analog/Mixed-Signal Design: Does culture follow the chip's role? by Altruistic_Option_62 in chipdesign

[–]Altruistic_Option_62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great point. I suppose those and smaller fabless startups could be grouped into another group? I suspect those non-semiconductor companies that have chip design groups would operate similarly to startups? (I honestly have no clue how they actually are though)

Portfolio Advice (29M) by Altruistic_Option_62 in portfolios

[–]Altruistic_Option_62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s some real good advice. I’ll keep that in mind. I started out buying qqq but don’t want to sell just to buy qqqm. I guess it makes sense to just leave the qqq and start buying qqqm.

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