In the wake of this big moment for the power semiconductors, CASPA, the largest Chinese American semiconductor professional association worldwide, carrying the mission to promote the technology innovations in high-tech community, plans to organize a special interest group seminar discussing the technology trend in power semiconductors, such as wide band gap technology – GaN, SiC, emerging power semiconductor technology, and system & applications on Sat, January 29, 2022. 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM PST

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caspa-special-seminar-opportunities-and-challenges-of-power-semiconductor-tickets-244233989437

Guest Speaker:

Dan Kinzer

For 30 years Dan has led R&D at semiconductor and power electronics companies at the VP level or higher. His experience includes developing advanced power device and IC platforms, wide bandgap GaN and SiC device design, IC and power device fabrication processes, advanced IC design, semiconductor package development and assembly processes, and design of electronic systems.

Before Co-founding Navitas, Dan served as VP R&D, VP Advanced Product Development, and Chief Technologist at International Rectifier (IR sold to Infineon for $3B), and SVP Product & Technology Development & CTO at Fairchild Semiconductor (Fairchild sold to onsemi for $2.4B).

In 2018, Dan was an inaugural inductee to the International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs (ISPSD) Hall of Fame.

Dan holds over 180 US patents, and a BSE degree in Engineering Physics from Princeton University.

Guest Speaker:

Pearl Cao

Pearl Cao is Director for Power Delivery at NXP, focusing on USB-C Power Delivery and Fast Charging business. She has 10+ years’ experience in business development and engineering management covering multiple power technologies, which include wired and wireless charging. Prior to joining NXP in 2021, she was Business Director at Texas Instruments.

Pearl enjoys volunteer work and loves giving back to the community. She is driven to promote an environment that encourages inclusion and diversity. She has been very involved in the Chinese Initiative and the Women’s Initiative. Now she serves on the board for non-profit organizations, such as The GEMS Camp to prepare young women for successful STEM studies and careers. Her personal mission is to “Inspire and empower the next generation of science and engineering female leaders through education, mentorship and supporting network”.

Steve Shultis

SVP of Sales & Marketing at Empower Semiconductor

Steve Shultis has an outstanding track record of delivering results in both sales and business leadership positions over his more than 20 years in the semiconductor and electronics industries. His most recent roles included VP & GM at Foxconn Interconnect Technologies and Sr. Director of Marketing & Sales at Foxconn Optical Interconnect Technologies where he managed half a US$ billion in revenues. Steve has been recognized for his achievements in sales and marketing leadership roles at Avago Technologies, Lattice Semiconductor, and Future Electronics with extensive international experience in China, APAC, North America, and Europe. Steve holds a BSEE from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a veteran of the United States Navy.

Panelist Speaker:

Llew Vaughan-Edmunds

Llew Vaughan-Edmunds is Director of Strategic & Technical Marketing – Power Technologies, within the ICAPS Group at Applied Materials. He has over 20 years of power semiconductor experience at Infineon, International Rectifier, and ON Semiconductor. He has been responsible for various product lines including Gate Drivers, IGBTs, Diodes, and Wide Band Gap (SiC/GaN).

He holds an MBA from Chapman University, BS in Applied Electronics from Liverpool University, and a patent in GaN device technology. He is currently Chairman for PowerAmerica and an advisory board member for a GaN semiconductor device company.