Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Working Student – Design of Frequency Upconverter in CMOS Technology for D-band Applications

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

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Location: Dresden • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Design and optimize frequency upconverters in 22-nm FDSOI CMOS technology, targeting high performance and reliability for D-band (110-170 GHz) applications.
  • Analyze and optimize circuit components using advanced simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso.
  • Perform electromagnetic simulations of the circuit layout using Ansys HFSS or PathWave ADS.
  • Create detailed layouts for fabrication, adhering to design specifications and ensuring manufacturability.
  • Conduct comprehensive design-rule checking (DRC) and LVS validation to ensure layout alignment with foundry's rules and schematic design.

Requirements

  • Academic foundation in Electrical Engineering with a focus on RF engineering.
  • Knowledge of transistor technologies, system-level design, and RF circuit simulation is highly desirable.
  • Practical experience with advanced circuit simulation software, including electromagnetic simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS and PathWave ADS.
  • Solid understanding of RF design and ability to quickly grasp new theories and concepts from literature.
  • Demonstrate resilience and a structured approach to debugging and resolving issues in simulations.
  • Actively contribute original ideas based on expertise and promote them for further discussion.
  • Fast learning ability to quickly understand new theories and concepts from literature.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English (C2 level) with basic German language skills.
Benefits
  • An exciting task and valuable insights into the methods and procedures of a modern high-tech research institute.
  • A motivated and dynamic team awaits you in a very well-equipped research and development environment.
  • Connecting points in the context of your studies or your career entry, e.g. a topic for your thesis or the beginning of your career at Fraunhofer IPMS.
  • Initial position limited for 1 year with a long-term collaboration strived.
  • Remuneration according to the federal government guidelines for intern salaries.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
frequency upconverters22-nm FDSOI CMOS technologyRF circuit simulationcircuit designdesign-rule checking (DRC)LVS validationtransistor technologiessystem-level designelectromagnetic simulationsdebugging
Soft skills
resiliencestructured approachoriginal ideas contributionfast learning abilitycommunication skills