A newsletter with deep technical explainers on semiconductors that is easy to understand.
Hardware engineering education is at a crossroads.
The learning curve is steep. Resources are virtually non-existent. You're stuck with expensive university education, or long-winded YouTube videos. Even worse, powerpoint presentations with no context. And few but pricey online courses.
For better or worse, we find ourselves at the throes of a new hardware revolution with the dawn of the AI-age.
This Substack is an experiment on a new education modality.
Each weekly article will provide value in 10 minutes by:
Delivering deep technical content
Providing a collection of learning resources
Leveling up your knowledge a little bit every week
Who is this for?
This publication is for:
People who are interested in understanding semiconductor technology.
Those who want to have a better grasp of the technology behind the news.
Leaders who want to make more informed decisions about technology directions.
Investors who want to go beyond financials and better understand the tech.
Engineers who want to break out of their corporate silos and expand their view.
Students who want a broad exposure to the field of semiconductor technology.
Who am I?
My name is Vikram Sekar (I’m also on X if you want to follow me). I currently work as a Senior Staff Device Modeling Engineer at Qualcomm. I have spent over 13 years working on and supporting all aspects of electronics modeling, design, simulation, and packaging, in a variety of companies ranging from small to large. I have a Ph. D in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. I currently write this completely free publication as a part-time gig.
Getting Started
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