DDIC Analog Designer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Design source-driver output buffers, DACs and gamma reference ladders.
• Design charge pumps, level shifters and panel power-supply circuits.
• Design high-voltage cells for panel gate and source drive.
• Optimise for low power in always-on and variable-refresh modes.
• Simulate panel RC load models with driver outputs.
• Support layout for matching across thousands of outputs.
• Debug display artefacts (mura, flicker) with panel makers.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Maintain the policies, processes and tools of the function.General
• Keep the function compliant with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.General
• Report the function's performance and improve it over time.General

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • DDIC analog block schematics
   • Panel-load simulation reports
   • Gamma and uniformity characterisation
   • Display bring-up notes
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work