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Rafael J. Betancourt

CMOS Silicon Architect | AMS System & Verification Expert

Silicon Valley, CA36 years+ years experience
Forensic Electrical Engineering – CMOS IC Design and Analog Mixed-Signal Verification

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Professional Summary

Rafael J. Betancourt, Engineers Degree in Electrical Engineering, MSEE, BSEE is a CMOS Silicon Architect expert specializing in AMS design and verification litigation. With a career encompassing electrical engineering, electronics, and semiconductor design, he brings a comprehensive understanding of complex integrated circuit development to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating silicon architecture, assessing AMS verification processes, and evaluating whether industry standards in CMOS IC design have been met.

Mr. Betancourt has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to semiconductor design, AMS systems, and intellectual property disputes. His Engineers Degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, along with his MSEE and BSEE, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving analog mixed-signal design and verification.

Work Experience

Rafael J. Betancourt is the President, Silicon Architect at Betasoft Consulting, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA since 2019. He previously served as Director, Analog Mixed-signal Systems and Verification at Synaptics, Inc. in San Jose, CA from 2002 to 2018, and held positions at Innovative Semiconductors, Inc. and Hughes Aircraft Company. His career spans over 36 years in the industry.

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Rafael J. Betancourt specializes in AMS architecture and CMOS VLSI Analog IP development and verification.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert witness in CMOS VLSI Analog IP litigation
  • 2consulting on AMS architecture for silicon products
  • 3verification of analog mixed-signal systems

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Education

  • Engineers Degree in Electrical Engineering (D. Eng.) in VLSI, Analog Mixed-signal & low-power CMOS RF circuits

    Stanford University · 2005

  • MSEE in Analog and digital IC design

    University of Southern California · 1989

  • BSEE in Electronics

    University of Puerto Rico · 1987

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