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Tasks and Responsibilities

Member of the R&D team in charge of the development of embedded firmware running on the company integrated circuits microprocessors, as well as development of the test programs used in production testing. The responsibilities of the Firmware/Test Engineer also include:

  • Development of the continuous integration tests of the microprocessor firmware during ASIC prototyping.
  • Participate in specification and review of the PCBs used to implement the production testing of the company’s products.
  • Participation on the development of technology evaluation vehicles as well as software development kits.
  • Automatization of laboratory tests and measurements using programming languages like Matlab, TCL, Python.

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Tasks and Responsibilities

Person in charge of production test continuous improvement, analysis of production data and product reliability assurance. The responsibilities of the Production Engineer include:

  • Improvement of the test programs used in production, to optimize the test time, coverage and yield, while guaranteeing product reliability
  • Analysis of production data (test results, PCM, etc.)
  • Processing of wafer test data for generation of wafer maps used for assembly
  • Definition of test flows for specification of parametric limits and criteria for functional pass/fail
  • Participation in the definition and execution of reliability tests and qualification flows

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Display of High-speed Data Communications at IEEE SA Ethernet & IP @ Automotive Technology Day

KDPOF has displayed their high-speed connectivity solutions for the communications in vehicle data networks at the IEEE SA Ethernet & IP @ Automotive Technology Days from November 3 to 4, 2021 in Munich, Germany, and online. Optical connectivity perfectly solves the electrical challenges and interference in vehicles thanks to its low weight, low cost, and electromagnetic compatibility due to inherent galvanic isolation. Read more

Extensive evaluation kit EVK9351AUT from KDPOF eases project start for optical gigabit connectivity in vehicles

KDPOF presents the new extensive evaluation kit EVK9351AUT for a quick and easy project launch of optical gigabit connectivity in vehicles. “Our new EVK9351AUT equips carmakers, suppliers, and test houses to fully evaluate the KDPOF automotive transceivers KD9351 and KD1053 for automotive optical 1000BASE-RHC PHY implementation,” explained Carlos Pardo, CEO and Co-founder of KDPOF. “We thus support our recently announced new integrated KD9351 Fiber Optic Transceiver (FOT) for comprehensive evaluation.” Read more

Integrated KD9351 FOT from KDPOF nominated for Product of the Year 2022 by Elektronik Journal

The German electronics journal “Elektronik” by WEKA Publishing has nominated KDPOF’s integrated KD9351 FOT for product of the year 2022. “We are proud to be one of the ten finalists in the automotive category,” stated Carlos Pardo, CEO and Co-founder of KDPOF. “With the KD9351 FOT, we significantly lower costs by constructing the transimpedance amplifier, photodiode, LED driver, and LED as one single device. We consequently provide efficient optical technology for safe backbone and ADAS sensor links in vehicles.” Read more

KDPOF proudly announces that Funzin, software development and edge AI solution company, have integrated their KD1053 IC and integrated KD9351 FOT (fiber optic transceiver) in the new Funzin AIoT Platform “FAIP 3.0” and Edge AI Device “Photon” for automotive. “An automated driving car requires networks capable of controlling and processing a great deal of sensor data,” explained Ms. Deuk Hwa Kim, CEO/President of Funzin. “Our automotive network solution features an Ethernet backbone environment based on plastic optical fiber (POF) to eliminate electronic wave interference.” Read more

KDPOF on RTVE: Automotive Chips Made in Spain

Report by RTVE: The Madrid-based company KDPOF, based in Tres Cantos, will put chips on the market in 2024. The shortage and the EU’s commitment to attract the technology industry, a business opportunity.

Spanish Company Willing to Manufacture Chips ‘Made in Spain’ in the Midst of Supply Crisis

There is a shortage of chips, that’s a fact. The causes of this supply crisis are diverse: distribution problems stemming from the pandemic, increased demand and even geostrategic issues. But experts agree that one of the most influential factors is the enormous technical complexity behind the manufacture of each chip. Read more

Multi-gigabit Networking Demands Complete Optical Communications System - WEKA Bordnetz-Kongress 2021

At the virtual Wire Harness Congress (Bordnetz-Kongress) by WEKA Publishing on September 22, 2021, KDPOF displayed the status of optical multi-gigabit connectivity in vehicles. In their presentation, Juergen Schachtschneider, Automotive Manager Central Europe & Greater China, and César Esteban, Applications & Support Manager, proposed a complete optical communications system, which is under development by KDPOF and their industry partners.
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EPIC New Product Event Featuring KDPOF’s Integrated KD9351 FOT

At the Members New Product Release Event by EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium) on 18 January 2022 at 16:00 CET, César Esteban will present our integrated KD9351 FOT that reduces cost for gigabit connectivity, thus providing efficient optical technology for safe backbone and ADAS sensor links in vehicles.
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KDPOF displays High-speed Data Communications at IEEE SA Ethernet & IP @ Automotive Technology Week

At the IEEE SA Ethernet & IP @ Automotive Technology Week from November 3 to 4, 2021 in Munich, Germany, and online, KDPOF will display their high-speed connectivity solutions for the communications in vehicle data networks. Optical connectivity perfectly solves the electrical challenges and interference in vehicles thanks to its low weight, low cost, and electromagnetic compatibility due to inherent galvanic isolation.

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