Mike Demler
Alumnus
University at Buffalo, Department of Electrical Engineering
Thursday, March 26 | Seminar: 3:30 pm. | 101 Davis Hall
The history of the semiconductor industry has long been tied to Gordon Moore’s Law, based on his 1965 observation that advances in device-fabrication technology were enabling the number of transistors per chip to double on an annual cadence. Although the physical limits of silicon devices eventually brought that long-held assumption to an end, the industry has continued to advance scaling such that today’s largest integrated circuits contain more than 300 billion transistors, powering power-hungry rack-scale systems in gigawatt data centers. At the same time, shrinking transistors has enabled breakthroughs in ultra-low-power devices as well. In this talk, Demler will describe how scaling continues to drive the semiconductor industry, and highlight opportunities for electrical engineers to participate in this exciting industry.
With over 45 years of experience in the semiconductor industry,Demler offers his extensive expertise for consulting projects that require in-depth analysis, evaluation, and guidance on various aspects of technology, architecture, market, and strategy. As an independent analyst and consultant, Demler works with clients ranging from startups to established players, helping them achieve their goals and objectives in a dynamic and competitive environment.
Demler’s core competencies include architecture/technology analysis, competitive strategies, company/market assessment, launch review, strategic plan development, white papers, web cast moderation, and more. Demler leverages his credentials as an MBA, an MS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, an author of a book on High-Speed Analog-to-Digital Conversion, along with multiple patents and numerous publications. Demler also provides journalists with commentary and insights on breaking news in the world of technology. Demler’s domain expertise covers analog, digital, AI, automotive, ADAS, self-driving cars, processors, social media, semiconductor IP, and strategy.