Lead silicon and channel characterization from measurement planning and bench setup through analysis, limit derivation and documented hand-off to validation.

Characterize TX/RX SerDes performance across process, voltage and temperature: swing, jitter, sensitivity, equalization, adaptation, CDR lock, BER bathtubs and shmoos.

Own channel measurements to at least 50 GHz, including de-embedding, insertion/return loss, mixed-mode S-parameters and common-mode and mode-conversion behavior.

Establish reference-paddle baselines and channel classes by gauge, reach and frequency; correlate HTDR-derived metrics with calibrated VNA measurements.

Derive datasheet limits and guard-bands from measured distributions, accounting for uncertainty, sample coverage and aging; maintain traceable datasets and limit revisions.

Assess carrier-loading and forwarded-clock tradeoffs using measured channel data and simulation, and translate the findings into supported configurations and characterization limits.

Characterize power, energy per bit and thermal behavior across operating modes and corners; investigate equalizer noise amplification and channel/thermal interactions.

Coordinate shared laboratory equipment and characterization milestones with validation teams; lead technical reviews and deliver limits in time for downstream qualification and screening.

10 to 14 years of experience in SerDes/silicon characterization and/or high-speed channel and signal integrity characterization following degree completion.

Direct ownership of a characterization program whose results became datasheet limits or qualification thresholds for a shipping product.

Strong VNA measurement experience to 50 GHz or beyond, including de-embedding, mixed-mode S-parameters (Sdd/Scc/Scd/Sdc) and insertion/return-loss mask interpretation.

Characterization Lead

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Company

Kandou AI

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