Testimonials
"We were undertaking a very complex design on a 65nm technology node. We needed to engage a physical design partner that understood how to overcome the design challenges through a deep knowledge of the toolsets involved. IC Mask Design met all the criteria to give us the confidence that the design could be delivered on target and within the aggressive constraints that we outlined."
Brendan Barry, Director of IC Development, Movidius
"I have had the great opportunity to attend two of IC Mask Design’s courses: Advanced Analog Layout Techniques and RF Layout, in 2006 and 2008. The Advanced Analog Layout Techniques course really reinvigorated me to continue to always push to better understand and use the best layout techniques available to me. This course is a must have if you are looking to take your layout to the next level. The RF Layout course is a fantastic course, a must have for RF layout designers. The instructors for these courses have been of the highest quality, and truly great teachers.
Christian Hill, Layout Engineer, ON Semiconductor. [Show/Hide full testimonial]
"I have had the great opportunity to attend two of IC Mask Design’s courses. I first attended an Advanced Analog Layout Techniques course in 2006. This course really reinvigorated me to continue to always push to better understand and use the best layout techniques available to me. This course also helped me to bring all that I had learned, in my time doing layout, together. It also opened my mind to just how much I can affect the design for the good, and for the bad. A layout designer must understand the layers he/she draws in the layout, and what they are trying to match. This course is a must have if you are looking to take your layout to the next level.
"The next course I attended was the RF Layout course in Fall 2008. Just a fantastic course, a must have for RF layout designers. It started out covering some of the things covered on the first day of the Advanced Analog Layout Techniques course. Then it really started to focus on RF layout, and the good, better, and best practices for RF layout. Also there is a great section on isolation techniques. The course moved at the speed of the class. When the class was getting what was presented the course moved right along, and when there was more clarification needed the instructor stopped and spent the time needed for the class to clearly understand the principle.
"I really enjoyed the way the instructor would lead us to the answer and not just give it to us. We went into great detail on the input and output stages of an RF circuit, starting from the antenna in. I have come away with a greater understanding of RF layout, and how to help the layout to better match the design. The instructors for these courses have been of the highest quality, and truly great teachers.
"It is my belief that both of these courses have truly helped me to become a great layout designer. One year after attending the Advanced Analog Layout Techniques course a co-worker and I that had also attended this course were recognized at a company wide technical forum with a plaque in recognition of excellent execution and early transfer of a project which was done correctly at the first attempt. This project passed ESD, latch up, and worked better then anticipated. I believe that this is in part due to the information my co-worker and I received from these courses. I highly recommend IC Mask Design for all of your IC Layout training needs."
"IC Mask Design's training courses have enabled Skyworks Solutions to deliver physical designs of higher quality and reliability than previously experienced. Their training team, with their direct experience, is the key to the entire learning experience. IC Mask Design has provided the additional tools necessary for Skyworks Solutions to be the best solutions provider possible."
Alfred Carl, Manager, CAD Engineering, Skyworks Solutions Inc.
"We had a difficult challenge, designing precision analog circuits in 90nm technology to reside on a baseband processor, in a compressed timescale. IC Mask Design were able to help meet our timescale. They were flexible, and delivered on time within the design constraints imposed. They operated like an extension of our own design team."
Motorola.
"The course content was very comprehensive, abundant and the presentation could not have been better. There was plenty of time for Q & A. Everything was explained as many times as was needed and the course manual was very comprehensive and clear. We would have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone interested in ASIC Analog Layout."
PEI-CSRC.
"Ceva required a skilled and experienced layout team for a series of complex mixed signal blocks. The challenge was to do this at short notice, on a highly accelerated schedule. IC Mask Design responded superbly, by locating an efficient and experienced team on-site. Over the course of the project, IC Mask Design continued to supply suitable people as needed. Every engineer proved to be flexible, hard working and communicative, integrating seamlessly into the project team. The next time we have a similar need, IC Mask Design will certainly be our first port of call."
Ceva.
"IC Mask Design have two key qualities which distinguish them from other semiconductor physical design houses. The first is their very experienced engineering team which worked extremely fast whilst still producing high quality layout work. The second is their flexibility and commitment. On short notice they were able to assign extra resources at critical times in the project, and the team worked extremely hard to ensure that we taped out on time."
Centillium Communications.
"The feedback from our attendees on the training seminar which you provided has been excellent. In addition to the excellent content, from which it is evident your consultant is extremely knowledgeable in his field, his presentation skills were also top-notch."
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"I would like to thank IC Mask Design for an excellent training course. Having spoken with the other attendees, the content was right on target for our requirements, and has greatly assisted us in understanding the basics of IC layout. Once you have a subject presented by someone who has 'been there and done it', everything takes on a much clearer perspective."
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