Internship | Highly Linear IF Amplifiers for Radar Receivers

Internship | Highly Linear IF Amplifiers for Radar Receivers

About this position

After down-conversion of the incoming RF signal, IF-band amplifiers should amplify the signal such that it can be properly processed by the ADC. For radar receivers, IF-band amplifiers with very high linearity are required, meanwhile they also should accommodate a variable gain control to compensate for non-idealities (e.g. process spread) in the receiver chain.

What will be your role?

The objective of this internship is to investigate a combination of feedback and open-loop techniques to improve linearity of these amplifiers and based on this make a circuit implementation in a modern BiCMOS technology.

What we expect from you

You are in the final stages of your degree in electrical engineering or a similar degree and have a background in analogue/RF IC design. You have preferably experience with Cadence, you are pragmatic and focused on making things work. Next to technical expertise, we value communication skills and a results-driven attitude.

What you'll get in return

You want an internship opportunity on the precursor of your career; an internship gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Furthermore, we provide:

• A highly professional, innovative internship environment, within a team of top experts.
• A suitable internship allowance (615 euro for wo-, hbo- and mbo-students, for a full-time internship).
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month (for a full-time internship).
• A free membership of Jong TNO, where you can meet other TNO professionals and join several activities, such as sports activities, (work-related) courses or the yearly ski-trip.
• Use of a laptop.
• An allowance for travel expenses in case you don’t receive an OV-card.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

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