{"id":1002,"date":"2024-05-20T11:52:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T11:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2025-08-06T10:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T10:48:39","slug":"featuring-murata-finlands-asic-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/featuring-murata-finlands-asic-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Esittelyss\u00e4 Murata Suomen ASIC-tiimi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Murata Suomen ASIC-tiimi vastaa MEMS-antureiden ASIC:ien suunnittelusta ja kehityksest\u00e4. Tiimill\u00e4 on ainutlaatuista ja syv\u00e4llist\u00e4 osaamista kiihtyvyys- ja kulmanopeusantureiden ASIC:eista.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASIC eli Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (asiakaskohtainen integroitu piiri) on oleellinen osa Muratan MEMS-anturituotteita. ASIC:eja tarvitaan muuntamaan eritt\u00e4in suorituskykyisten anturiemme data digitaaliseen muotoon loppuasiakkaiden k\u00e4ytt\u00f6\u00f6n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASIC-projekti koostuu tyypillisesti seuraavista teht\u00e4vist\u00e4:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vaatimusten m\u00e4\u00e4rittely ja sen perusteella laadittu ASIC-spesifikaatiodokumentti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sopivan ASIC-prosessin valinta, pinta-ala- ja testiaika-arviot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASIC-projektin aikataulutus ja tuotekehityskulujen laskenta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASIC:in analogiaosan s\u00e4hk\u00f6inen suunnittelu ja digitaaliosan RTL-koodin kirjoitus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eritt\u00e4in kattavat verifiointisimuloinnit eri hierarkiatasoilla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>piirikuvio- eli layoutsuunnittelu ja sen verifiointi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASIC:in karakterisointimittausten m\u00e4\u00e4ritt\u00e4minen ja tulosten analyysi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kiekkotason tuotantotestien m\u00e4\u00e4ritt\u00e4minen ja suunnittelu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kiekkotason testauksen saanto- ja testiaikaparannukset yhdess\u00e4 SW- eli ohjelmistoinsin\u00f6\u00f6rien kanssa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>erilaiset data-analyysiteht\u00e4v\u00e4t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tarvittaessa asiakas- ja vika-analyysituki.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pyysimme tiimin vet\u00e4j\u00e4\u00e4 kertomaan tiimist\u00e4 hieman lis\u00e4\u00e4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millaisia taitoja tiimiss\u00e4nne tarvitaan?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaikilla ASIC-tiimil\u00e4isill\u00e4 on oltava perustiedot signaalink\u00e4sittelyst\u00e4 sek\u00e4 antureiden ja komponenttien sovelluksista. N\u00e4iden perustietojen lis\u00e4ksi tarvitaan erilaisia taitoja kunkin tiimil\u00e4isen vastuualueen mukaan. Perustaitoihin kuuluu esimerkiksi ASIC-suunnitteluty\u00f6kalujen k\u00e4ytt\u00f6, mutta analogiasuunnittelussa ja digitaalisuunnittelussa k\u00e4ytet\u00e4\u00e4n erilaisia ty\u00f6kaluja ja tarvitaan erilaisia taitoja. Vastuualueen mukaan teht\u00e4viss\u00e4 tarvitaan my\u00f6s esimerkiksi projektin ja ulkoistuksen suunnittelu- ja johtamistaitoja. Roolista riippumatta kaikkien on pystytt\u00e4v\u00e4 itsen\u00e4iseen ongelmanratkaisuun, tiimity\u00f6skentelyyn sek\u00e4 oman ty\u00f6n yksityiskohtaisempaan suunnitteluun. Yhden tiimil\u00e4isen mukaan <em>\u201dty\u00f6 vaatii hyvi\u00e4 hermoja ja suunnitelmallisuutta\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mik\u00e4 ty\u00f6ss\u00e4nne on parasta?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASIC-tiimiss\u00e4 p\u00e4\u00e4see vaikuttamaan Muratan tuotteiden suorituskykyyn, hintakilpailukykyyn ja k\u00e4ytett\u00e4vyyteen. Vaikka ty\u00f6h\u00f6n liittyy paljon itsen\u00e4ist\u00e4 tekemist\u00e4, tiimihenki ASIC-ryhm\u00e4ss\u00e4 on hyv\u00e4 ja tuemme aina tarvittaessa toisiamme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiimil\u00e4iset kertovat, ett\u00e4 ty\u00f6n parhaita puolia ovat muun muassa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>monipuolinen, laaja-alainen ja vaihteleva teht\u00e4v\u00e4kentt\u00e4, joka vaatii jatkuvaa uuden opiskelua<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>haastavat ja mielenkiintoiset projektit, joissa kehitet\u00e4\u00e4n huippuluokan antureita vaativiin automotive-sovelluksiin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ty\u00f6mme merkitt\u00e4v\u00e4 vaikutus lopputuotteen kustannuksiin ja ominaisuuksiin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hyv\u00e4 tiimihenki.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Miten toteutatte Murata toimintafilosofiaa ja kulttuurietiketti\u00e4?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palvelemme asiakkaita toteuttamalla ASIC:n mahdollisimman hyvin heid\u00e4n tarpeitansa varten. Etsimme jatkuvasti parempia ratkaisuja ja pyrimme olemaan innovatiivisia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASIC-tiimiss\u00e4 kunnioitamme toisiamme Muratan toimintafilosofian ja kulttuurietiketin hengess\u00e4. Tiimihenke\u00e4 pidet\u00e4\u00e4n yll\u00e4 my\u00f6s yhteisen\u00e4 l\u00e4hity\u00f6p\u00e4iv\u00e4n\u00e4, vaikka muutoin ty\u00f6t\u00e4 on mahdollista tehd\u00e4 et\u00e4n\u00e4 Teams-palaverien avulla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-896\" style=\"width:232px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>ASIC-tiimi on erinomainen n\u00e4k\u00f6alapaikka Muratan tuotteiden laaja-alaiseen ymm\u00e4rt\u00e4miseen. ASIC-suunnittelutausta on niin hy\u00f6dyllinen, ett\u00e4 ASIC-tiimil\u00e4isille on Muratalla kysynt\u00e4\u00e4 muissakin tiimeiss\u00e4. Monet ASIC-tiimiss\u00e4 ty\u00f6skennelleet ovatkin rakentaneet urapolkujaan siirtym\u00e4ll\u00e4 uusiin teht\u00e4viin, ja heit\u00e4 ty\u00f6skentelee useilla eri osastoilla, esimerkiksi System Design &amp; Functional Safety-, Product Management- ja Failure Analysis -tiimeiss\u00e4.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Murata Suomen ASIC-tiimi vastaa MEMS-antureiden ASIC:ien suunnittelusta ja kehityksest\u00e4. Tiimill\u00e4 on ainutlaatuista ja syv\u00e4llist\u00e4 osaamista kiihtyvyys- ja kulmanopeusantureiden ASIC:eista.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1004,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Murata Finland\u2019s ASIC Team is responsible for designing and developing ASICs for MEMS sensors. The team has deep and specific expertise in ASICs for acceleration and angular velocity sensors.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) is an essential part of Murata's sensor products. ASICs are required to convert data from our high-performance sensors into digital format for end customers' use.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An ASIC project typically consists of the following tasks:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Defining requirements for the ASIC and creating an ASIC specification document based on those requirements.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Selecting a suitable ASIC process, area, and test time estimations.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Scheduling the ASIC project and calculating product development costs.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Electronic design of the analog part of the ASIC and writing RTL code for the digital part.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Extensive verification simulations at different hierarchical levels.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Designing and verifying circuit layout.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Defining characterization measurements of the ASIC and analyzing results.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Establishing production test requirements at wafer level.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Improving yields in wafer-level testing in collaboration with Software and Quality Engineers.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Performing various data analysis tasks.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Providing customer support when necessary.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We asked the team leader to tell us a bit more about the team.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What skills are needed in your team?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All members of the ASIC team must have a basic understanding of signal processing as well as sensors and applications. In addition to this foundational knowledge, various skills are required based on each team member's area of responsibility. For example, using ASIC design tools is a fundamental skill; however, different tools are used in analog design compared to digital design, necessitating distinct skills. Depending on their role, planning and management skills for projects or outsourcing may also be necessary. Regardless of their role, everyone must be capable of independently problem-solving, working effectively in teams, and planning own work at a detailed level. According to one team member, <em>\"the job requires good nerves and planning.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What is the best part of your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the ASIC team, you have the opportunity to influence the performance, competitiveness, and usability of Murata's products. While there is a significant amount of independent work involved, there is a strong team spirit within the group where we always support each other when needed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some highlights mentioned by our team members include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>A diverse range of tasks that require continuous learning.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Challenging projects focused on developing top-class sensors for demanding automotive applications.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Significant impact on product costs and features.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Strong team spirit.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How do you apply Murata\u2019s corporate philosophy and cultural etiquette?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We serve customers by delivering optimized solutions with our ASICs tailored to their needs. We are continually seeking better solutions and striving to be innovative.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the ASIC team, we respect each other in line with Murata\u2019s corporate philosophy and cultural etiquette. We maintain good team spirit by working together in the office once a week \u2013 even though work can otherwise be done remotely with Teams meetings.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":896,\"width\":\"232px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-896\" style=\"width:232px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ASIC team is an excellent vantage point for gaining a comprehensive understanding of Murata's products. The ASIC design background is particularly useful and appreciated also by other teams. In fact, many former ASIC team members have built career paths by transitioning to other departments and teams, such as System Design &amp; Functional Safety, Product Management, and Failure Analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-highlighted"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Murata-Finland-ASIC-Team-2024-web-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Murata-Finland-ASIC-Team-2024-web-600x600.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"kati","author_link":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/author\/kati\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1002"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1002\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muratafinland.com\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}