{"id":25424,"date":"2023-01-03T14:20:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T13:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/arbeitskreise\/ic-design\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:49:17","slug":"ic-design","status":"publish","type":"arbeitskreise","link":"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/en\/working-groups\/ic-design\/","title":{"rendered":"IC-Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_taxonomy color-lightgreen fs-1-2 m-b-0-5rem m-t-3rem style_simple color_link_inherit\"><a class=\"term-4818 term-microelectronics\" href=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/en\/category\/microelectronics\/\">Microelectronics<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1><strong>IC-Design<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column m-t-3rem\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The working group IC design offers a platform for exchange and networking between IC designers working in Saxony and beyond. Regular meetings extend to not only the business network of the participants, but also foster knowledge sharing between the experts. The working group covers digital as well as analog IC designs.<\/p>\n<p>Digital design focusses on logical correctness, maximising circuit density and placement so that clock and timing signals are efficiently routed. Analog design rather deals with physics of semiconductor elements such as gain, matching, power loss and resistance. Beside information related to automated design tools, funding programms, relocation support and work force issues are being discussed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row m-t-3rem via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column fs-1-2 semibold color-green uppercase\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>WORKING GROUP LEADER<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image style_circle align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Achim_Graupner.png\" class=\"attachment-us_200_200 size-us_200_200\" alt=\"Bild Arbeitskreisleiter\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Achim_Graupner.png 300w, https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Achim_Graupner-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Achim_Graupner-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column m-t-2rem\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Dr. Achim Graupner<\/strong><br \/>\nBosch Sensortec GmbH<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+49 351 8547 3760\">+49 351 8547 3760<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:achim.graupner@bosch-sensortec.com\">achim.graupner@bosch-sensortec.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column fs-1-2 semibold color-green uppercase\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>WORKING GROUP LEADER<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image style_circle align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Frank_Berkenstraeter.png\" class=\"attachment-us_200_200 size-us_200_200\" alt=\"Bild Arbeitskreisleiter\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Frank_Berkenstraeter.png 300w, https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Frank_Berkenstraeter-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Frank_Berkenstraeter-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column m-t-2rem\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Frank Berkenstr\u00e4ter<\/strong><br \/>\nDMOS GmbH<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+49 171 9851 449\">+49 171 9851 449<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:frank.berkenstraeter@dmos2002.de\">frank.berkenstraeter@dmos2002.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column fs-1-2 semibold color-green uppercase\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>WORKING GROUP LEADER<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image style_circle align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Mario_Orgis.png\" class=\"attachment-us_200_200 size-us_200_200\" alt=\"Bild Arbeitskreisleiter\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Mario_Orgis.png 300w, https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Mario_Orgis-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_AK_Mario_Orgis-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column m-t-2rem\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Mario Orgis<\/strong><br \/>\ndeveritec GmbH<br \/>\n<a 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fs-1-2 semibold uppercase\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Your contact at the office<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image style_circle align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_Team_Stefan_Uhlig.png\" class=\"attachment-us_200_200 size-us_200_200\" alt=\"Bild des Mitarbeiters\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_Team_Stefan_Uhlig.png 300w, https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_Team_Stefan_Uhlig-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/silicon-saxony.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AP_Team_Stefan_Uhlig-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column m-t-2rem\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Stefan Uhlig<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+49 351 8973-3980\">+49 351 8973-3980<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:stefan.uhlig@silicon-saxony.de\">stefan.uhlig@silicon-saxony.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_3c20ad05 color-white has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column fs-1-2 semibold\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Goals:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>information exchange and networking<\/li>\n<li>increase of educational offers in the region<\/li>\n<li>funding and relocation support for IC design centers<\/li>\n<li>information regarding funding programmes (grants) and other financial supports<\/li>\n<li>establishing virtual design centers as service providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_a0c0781b has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column fs-1-2 semibold\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Target group of the working group<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>IC designers<\/li>\n<li>users of IC solutions<\/li>\n<li>providers of IC solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_3c20ad05 color-white has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column fs-1-2 semibold\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Added value of the working group<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>knowledge and experience sharing<\/li>\n<li>network building<\/li>\n<li>financial support<\/li>\n<li>funding and relocation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row bg-light height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column text-center\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>What our members say<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-grid us_carousel type_carousel layout_1494 preload_style_spinner\" id=\"us_grid_1\"><style>@media (max-width:600px){#us_grid_1 .owl-carousel:not(.owl-loaded) .w-grid-item{width:calc(100% \/ 1 )!important}}.layout_1494 .w-grid-item-h{}.layout_1494 .usg_post_image_1{width:300px!important}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list owl-carousel valign_stretch dotstyle_circle navstyle_circle arrows-ver-pos_middle arrows-hor-pos_on_sides_outside arrows-disabled_hide owl-responsive-2000 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It is very good to be connected with the IC Design working group of Silicon Saxony to exchange experiences and connect with the large ecosystem of Silicon Saxony.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 meinungen-autor type_text us_testimonial_author color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Charles Klaasen<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_2 meinungen-slider-autor\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap: 0rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 semibold type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Account Manager<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 semibold type_text us_testimonial_company color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-before\">, <\/span><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Bruco IC<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"w-grid-carousel-json hidden\" 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