basic digital electronics and few questions related to design flow
STA and Quality checks
FIFO design and depth calculation and frequency divider circuit
overall good experience and to refresh the basic knowledge on it
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Question 1
about my previous project experience and few protocol questions on protocol
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Alphawave Semi (Toronto, ON) in May 2024
Interview
There are two technical interviews. The first is a short interview with the hiring manager. The second is a panel interview with five engineers. All the engineers were very encouraging and informative. They gave a clear explanation on the expected role and responsibilities, while providing insight on what types of skills and knowledge I will develop while on the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Topics included transistor physics, layout for analog/digital circuits and RC circuits and parasitics. How would you do the layout for two op amps in a cascode configuration with a current mirror bias?