Student project: Ultra-low power IR-UWB receiver with phase-tracking

*Important for non-EU students: You'll need to be registered at a Dutch university to meet immigration requirements.

Ultra-low power wireless receiver design for brain computer interfaces

What you will do

• Design and verification of pulse-based Costas-loop system model
• Proposing block-level specifications from theoretical model
• Circuit innovation and implementation to build up the system
• Simulation and verification for block-level circuits
• Layout design and post-layout simulation of the receiver
• Possible chip fabrication and measurement depending on the progress and chip tapeout availability

What we do for you

• You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, data scientists, and neuroscientists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of high-density neural telemetry
• Joining imec for this internship offers more than just a line on a resume; it’s a career-accelerator in the MedTech and NeuroTech sectors
• Access to Proprietary Tech: Work with state-of-the-art neural probes and hardware prototypes that aren't available in most university settings
• Mentorship: Receive direct guidance from industry-leading experts who are pioneers in bio-electronics and signal processing
• Ecosystem Networking: Gain exposure to imec’s vast network of partners, ranging from top-tier universities to global pharmaceutical and tech giants
• High-Impact Portfolio: The opportunity to contribute to a Horizon Europe funded project, potentially leading to co-authorship on technical papers or presentations at international conferences

Who you are

• Major in electronic engineering
• Motivated in RF/Analog/Mixed circuit and systems
• Available for >10 months (preferrable 12 months)
• Solid background in RF/Analog/Mixed circuit design
• Good understanding in RF/Wireless systems as well as basic circuits (OPAMP, filter, LNA, oscillators, etc.)
• Experience in schematic and layout design in EDA tools like Cadence
• Good written and verbal English skills

Interested

Does this position sound like an interesting next step in your career at imec? Don’t hesitate to submit your application by clicking on ‘APPLY’.
Should you have more questions about the job, you can contact jobs@imec.nl.