Hello Dear Readers, Today in this post, I will provide some deep insight into the Signal Electromigration (Signal EM): Violations, Examples, and Practical Fixes. 1. Introduction: As technology nodes shrink into the deep‑submicron and nanometer regime (7nm, 5nm, 3nm and beyond), electromigration (EM) has become a first‑order reliability concern—not only for power/ground (PG) networks but also for signal nets. Signal EM failures are often underestimated because signal currents are transient and bidirectional. However, with higher switching activity, tighter metal pitches, thinner wires, and aggressive timing closure, signal EM can cause latent or early‑life failures if not addressed properly. This article explains: What Signal EM is and how it differs from PG EM Typical Signal EM violation scenarios Detailed, practical examples Root causes behind each violation Proven solutions and best practices to fix and prevent Signal EM issues 2. What is Signal Electromigration: El...
Hello Dear Readers,
Currently, at Texas Instruments Bangalore vacancy for a Silicon Validation Engineer role.
The requirement is for the precision DAC team to develop state-of-the-art precision digital to analog converters for catalog markets such as communication, test and measurement, automotive applications, and some very focused end equipment.
Desired Experience: 1 to 3 years
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand device datasheet and arrive at a char plan
- Develop validation boards for device characterization
- Design char SW and validate the device for all use cases
- Run rigorous tests to find the breaking point of the device
- Present the Silicon Evaluation Data
MUST HAVE:
- Understanding of analog circuits and electrical networks.
- Board-level design with analog components like DACs, ADCs, and OPAMPs.
GOOD TO HAVE:
- Hands-on experience and hardware debug skills
- Knowledge of PCB design tools like Altium/Cadence
- Layout understanding for the high-precision signal chain
- Python
- Good oral and written communication skills
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