The World Leader in High Performance Signal Processing Solutions
Agenda
 My
background
the transition
 Making
 Motivation
 Difficulties
Research into Industry
 Making
 Pro’s
(mainly) and cons (some)
 Analog
Paula O’Sullivan,
Analog Devices, Cork, Ireland
paula.osullivan@analog.com
the connections
 Differences
Devices
 Company
Background
on Ireland
 Research in ADI
 Focus
 Conclusion
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My Background
 B.E.
UCC 1986
at NMRC (Tyndall) (1986-1999)
 Researcher
 Device
Characterization and Modelling
 Reliability
 Device
Simulation
memory and thin dielectrics
 Non-volatile
 PhD.
(1999-2002)
 Thin
gate oxides
Making the Transition
 Influencing
factors:
 Family
circumstances
 Research interests are shaped by the funding
 Completion and closure
 Budget limitations
 Hard to have credibility with no industrial experience
 Best focus for me was with industrial partners
 What
you bring to the table:
 Specific
 Lecturer
in CIT (2002-2003)
 Cypress Semiconductor (2003-2007)
 SpectraLinear (2007-2011)
 Foundry Group Analog Devices 2011
expertise that a company may want to hire in
driven and self motivated
 Wide perspective and adaptablity
 Self
 Issues:
 Often
you don’t tick the boxes
company who will see beyond that
 Inertia/fear of making a move
 Finding
Making the Transition
Differences
 Preparation:
 The
 Learn
the market – review and fill gaps in your skillset.
 Personal
network:
 Colleagues
who have already made the move
that you’ve worked with
 You have to get the word out there
 The right opportunity can come from the most unusual places
 Companies
 Agencies/Social
Media:
 Right
agency can be very helpful:
 Interview preparation
 Make opportunities for the right candidates.
 LinkedIn:
 More companies now recruiting on LinkedIn
 Importance of profile, recommendations, network
 Let
people know and make it easy for them to get in contact!
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language barrier:
 New
organisation - new language!
and business languages
 Technical
 Customers:
 Understanding
what they want
to schedule
 Dealing with customer issues
 Delivering
 Business
Emphasis:
 Up
front effort in planning, schedule, resource and costings
 Hard to walk away when business case changes
 Pressure to execute
 Scale
of Projects:
 Multi-disciplinary,
cross-site teams
and access to resources
 Drive to completion
 Scale
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Differences
 Career
Structure:
 More
formal process depending on company
 Company investment in your career
 Ongoing professional development
 Sponsorship for further education
 Incentives/recognition for patents, publications
 Benefits:
 Healthcare,
 Company
Shares/stock options/ bonus incentives
sponsored events/incentives
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 Start-up:
 Limited
resources and uncertainty
 Huge energy, challenge and drive
 Teamwork and new skills
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Every Cellular Phone Call Made Anywhere in the
World Passes Through an Analog Devices Chip
 Alcatel
 NEC
 Ericsson
 Nokia
 Fujitsu
 Nortel
 Hitachi
 Panasonic
 Huawei
 Samsung
 Japan
 Sanyo
Radio Corp
 Hitachi
 Siemens
 Kyocera
 UTStarcom
 Lucent
 Xinwei
 Mitsubishi
 ZTE
Best In Class Signal Processing
For Automotive Applications
Audio and Entertainment
Audio Systems
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Telematics
Telephony and Hands free
Audio and Entertainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
Safety and Security
Security Systems
Comfort and Driver Assistance
Vision Systems
Safety and Security
Keyless Entry
Safety and Security
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Body and Chassis
Lamp Monitoring
Powertrain
Engine Management
Body and Chassis
Adaptive Suspension
Comfort and Driver Assistance
Adaptive Cruise Control Radar
Safety and Security
Tire Pressure Monitor
Powertrain
Transmission
 Motorola
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Audio and Entertainment
Digital Radio
Body and Chassis
Electro Hydraulic Brakes
Telematics
GPS Navigation
Body and Chassis
Electronic Power Steering
Safety and Security
Airbag Systems
Roll Over Detect
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Analog Devices Ireland
Irish Work Environment & Profile
Established in 1976 as ADI’s CMOS Facility.
Approximately 1100 employees – Limerick + Cork
Major R&D and Strategic Business hub.
State-of-the-art Mixed Signal Wafer Fabrication
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Technically demanding / Engineering intensive work environment
Highest number of US patents in an Irish organisation
Files 6% of all Irish registered patents on average each year.
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50
Product R&D engineers
50
Operators and MTM’s
100
450
Mfg Engineers & Technicians
Applications Engineering
Other Support Staff
150
Process R&D engineers
Marketing
200
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Highly educated Workforce
500
Currently In Education
PHD
Masters
Degree
Diploma
Cert
Other
2
17
12
8
2
3
200
150
LC or equivalent
Diploma
150
Primary Degree
Masters
30
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PHD
Other
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The World Leader in High Performance Signal Processing Solutions
Diabetes
 Diabetes1
affects 25.8 million people of all ages in the US,
8.3 percent of the population
A Blood Glucose
Measurement chip :
A convergence of
Microelectronics &
Healthcare
DIAGNOSED
18.8 million people
UNDIAGNOSED
7.0 million people
 Global
Blood Glucose Meters and Strips Market to Reach
US$21.5 Billion by 2017
 1National
Diabetes Fact Sheet 2011, http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/ndfs_2011.pdf
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MicroElectronics Devices Enabling
Improved Patient Care
 What
ADuCM350 – Overview
the diabetes patient and medical practitioner want
AUDIO
 Lower
Buffer
12 bit DAC
320ksps
DISPLAY
Peripheral
Interfaces
 ADuCM350
design team working with lead-customer BioChemists and Mathematicians developed a Silicon solution
for improved patient care.
CAPTOUCH
EVENT MANAGER
USB
CORTEX M3
MEMORY
Precision
Reference
1.8V
DFT
Filter
ADC
CODE
CHECK
Sensor
cost measurement strips.
invasive procedure
 Faster measurement time
 More accurate blood glucose measurements
 Easy access to Blood Glucose measurements for improved
disease management
 Less
Temperature
sensor
16 bit ADC
160ksps
TIA
AUX Voltage
Channels
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An Irish Team leading a global
development
Research Environment at ADI
 Track
record of successful hiring from research teams:
 Strategic
 Research
 Resource
hires in target areas
experience is valued and recognised.
and support for innovation:
 Business
units built on individual innovation
to research materials and experts
to universities and research centres.
 Access
 Links
 Huge
engineering base:
 Internal
 Fellows
technical forums – ADLEC, GTC etc.
program
for innovation
 Recognition
 Irish
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talent on a world stage
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Conclusion
 Mix
of research and industrial experience:
 New
ideas
ways of working
 New perspectives
 Accelerated learning
 New
 Making
a change:
 Not
easy but worth the investment
 Use your network to create the opportunities
 Analog
Devices:
 Great
research infrastructure
 Access to leading experts
 Scope for career development
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