Internship — Design of a High-Performance Current-Feedback Instrumentation Amplifier
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Internship — Design of a High-Performance Current-Feedback Instrumentation Amplifier
Role Summary
The intern will research, design and evaluate current-feedback instrumentation amplifier topologies to improve linearity, stability and noise performance. Work includes architecture exploration, circuit-block design, simulation, and robustness analysis.
The role is part of the analog/R&D team based in Catania, contributing to solutions for biomedical and industrial sensing applications.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship. Intended for current MSc students in relevant fields; typically 0–2 years of experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities focus on circuit design, simulation and analysis to push amplifier performance.
- Investigate and compare multiple instrumentation‑amplifier topologies.
- Design and simulate circuit blocks (OTAs, feedback networks) and full amplifier topologies.
- Perform noise and linearity analysis; develop analytical models where needed.
- Implement and evaluate chopping techniques and potential ripple‑reduction loops.
- Run PVT and Monte Carlo simulations to assess robustness and variability.
- Document results and present findings to the engineering team.
Requirements
Core technical skills and personal qualities required for successful contribution.
Must-have
- Strong fundamentals in analog circuit theory and OTAs/instrumentation amplifiers.
- Experience with circuit simulation and design workflows (SPICE-level simulation).
- Practical skills in noise analysis and linearity evaluation for IC architectures.
- Ability to perform PVT and Monte Carlo analyses.
- Good English communication and documentation skills.
Nice-to-have
- Familiarity with Cadence analog design and verification tools.
- Experience with chopping techniques and ripple-reduction methods.
- Creative, flexible mindset and interest in a career in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
Education Requirements
Current enrollment as an MSc (Master's) student in Electronic/Electrical Engineering with emphasis on IC or analog design. (The posting specifies an MSc student in Electronic Engineering with IC design emphasis.)
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.
