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THIVAKAR K

THIVAKAR K

Bengaluru

Summary

Motivated and experienced Hardware Engineer offering more than 8 years of expertise with Diverse knowledge of design and testing approaches.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Hardware Engineer – Module Lead

Happiest Minds Technologies Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2018 - Current
  • Designed USB4.2 Analyzer board, M.2 and OCP Interposer using ORCAD Capture tools.
  • Collaborated with Cross-functional team and aware about the Complete Product Development cycle.
  • Discussed with Mechanical Team to meet the Mechanical specifications required for each Standard M.2 and OCP Specifications.
  • Good overall understanding of PCB Fab Manufacturing and its process.
  • Requesting and finalizing the Stack-up, material as per the Design Needs.
  • Experience in planning High speed pairs fanout of the Fine-Pitch BGA Packages and Managed Layout team to follow the special High-speed routing techniques like Arc routing, Back Drilling, Mask opening and Via in pad and followed SI Team recommendations for the High-Speed Diff pairs in PCB.
  • Expertise in Board Debugging and Developed Test Plan and Test Procedure for validating the Product.

Hardware Design Engineer

VVDN Technologies Private Ltd.
Chennai
06.2015 - 10.2018
  • PMU is used to measure voltage and current phasors, frequency, rate of change of frequency, power etc. in the 3-phase Power Grid Transmission lines. The measured data will be time stamped with accurate GPS time information and send it to PDC Server in IEEE C37.118.2 Frame format.
  • Handled the responsibilities for ensuring PMU to get passed in IEEE C37.118.2 Compliance Certification Testing.
  • Optimum balance between Cost Reduction, Production risks and Time-To-Market needs.
  • Done Calibration of PMU for meeting the Accuracy mentioned in standard.
  • SSU can supply up to 32 accurate timing signals such as 2.048MHz clock or E1/T1 bits output with the help of PRC(GPS clock) to synchronize other local equipment.
  • Designed Embedded Circuits for Providing accurate timing output even when their reference is lost.

Education

B.E - EEE

National Engineering college
Kovilpatti
04.2015

HSC -

St. Xavier’s Hr. Sec. School
Tirunelveli
04.2011

Skills

  • Controllers: MSP430 series(From TI), LPC1837( From NXP), Processor: SAMA5D36A (from Atmel)
  • FPGA: XCVH1582-3HSESVSA3697(Xilinx), 5CGXFC7D6F31C7N(Intel) LFE2M35SE(Lattice Semiconductor), MAX10 10M40DAF256C8G(Intel)
  • Memories: EMMC NAND, NOR, DDR4 Memory
  • Serial: USB Gen42, USB Gen30, PCIe Gen5, SATA, RS232, SPI, I2C
  • Communication: Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps, E1/T1 Bits Interface
  • Power: Power Management IC, LDOs, DC/DC converters
  • Product Domain Knowledge USB Analyzer Products, OCP and M2 PCIe Interposer, 3 Phase AC Phasor Measurement PTP , NTP Time Synchronization Products
  • Testing Equipment & Design Tools DSO, MDO, Signal Generator, Power Analyzer
  • Schematics & Layout tools - Cadence OrCAD Capture CIS & Cadence Allegro PCB
  • Basic knowledge in Linux Commands

Languages

Tamil, English

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that above mentioned information is true up to my knowledge. Place: Bengaluru Date

Summary of Qualifications:

  • Sound Knowledge about Micro Processors, Architectural Circuit design and DSP Circuit Design
  • Designed Complex Microprocessor and FPGA boards using ORCAD Capture tools.
  • Expertise in Board Layout review, Schematics Capture and Circuit Simulation.
  • Good Knowledge in power optimized embedded designs and filter design.
  • Sound Knowledge in Board Bring-up and Debugging both Software and Hardware Issues.
  • Good understanding of all the Phases of Hardware Development Cycle.
  • Exceptional grasp of PCB Design Signal Integrity and Power Integrity.
  • Proficient in using Circuit Simulator and Analysis tools – LTSPICE, PSPICE
  • Hands on Experience with wide variety of lab instruments.
  • Able to deliver a RoHS, REACH & EMI/EMC compliant product.
  • Very good Verbal and Written communication skills and Possess sound project documentation skills.
  • Good Knowledge in verifying Mechanicals using eDrawings tool.
  • Strive to ensure designs are completed within the agreed time frame to a high-quality standard.

Timeline

Hardware Engineer – Module Lead

Happiest Minds Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - Current

Hardware Design Engineer

VVDN Technologies Private Ltd.
06.2015 - 10.2018

B.E - EEE

National Engineering college

HSC -

St. Xavier’s Hr. Sec. School

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