Internship: Clock-Phase Recovery Design for sub-THz Wireless Receiver
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Internship: Clock-Phase Recovery Design for sub-THz Wireless Receiver
Role Summary
Join an IC design team to design and implement a clock-phase recovery (CPR) loop for a sub-THz wireless receiver. Work covers system modeling, control-loop design, and circuit-level implementation for advanced modulation schemes.
The internship contributes to a planned chip tapeout in Spring 2027 and involves collaboration with experienced IC designers.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship targeted at MSc (master's) students or equivalent; suitable for early-career candidates currently enrolled in advanced studies.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include system and circuit design tasks for the CPR loop:
- Develop and model a CPR loop architecture for a sub-THz receiver.
- Perform control-loop design and circuit-level implementation.
- Support demodulation and synchronization for 8PSK and 16QAM schemes.
- Collaborate with IC designers on integration toward the Spring 2027 tapeout.
Requirements
Technical skills and experience required or preferred.
- Must-have: Knowledge of communication systems, RF/analog design, and CMOS circuits.
- Must-have: Experience with system modeling and control-loop concepts (phase recovery, PLL/CPR theory).
- Nice-to-have: Experience with circuit/system simulation tools and verification methodologies.
- Nice-to-have: Prior exposure to modulated systems (PSK/QAM) and high-frequency receiver design.
Education Requirements
Preferred: MSc (master's) student in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related technical field. Relevant fields include electrical engineering, microelectronics, RF/analog design, or computer engineering. No certifications were specified; enrollment in or progress toward an advanced degree is expected.
About the Company
Company: NXP Semiconductors
Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.
