Nav Sooch

 Nav Sooch Mr. Sooch co-founded Silicon Labs in August 1996 and has served as Chairman of the Board since inception. Mr. Sooch served as Chief Executive Officer from inception through the end of fiscal 2003 and served as interim Chief Executive Officer from April 2005 to September 2005. From March 1985 until founding Silicon Labs, Mr. Sooch held various positions at Crystal Semiconductor/Cirrus Logic, a designer and manufacturer of integrated circuits, including Vice President of Engineering. From May 1982 to March 1985, Mr. Sooch was a Design Engineer with AT&T Bell Labs. From October 2011 to April 2018, Mr. Sooch served as the CEO of Ketra, Inc., a private company in the field of solid state lighting. Mr. Sooch holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Dearborn and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Sooch’s prior experience as Chief Executive Officer as well as a semiconductor designer provides him with extensive insi...

 Nav Sooch Mr. Sooch co-founded Silicon Labs in August 1996 and has served as Chairman of the Board since inception. Mr. Sooch served as Chief Executive Officer from inception through the end of fiscal 2003 and served as interim Chief Executive Officer from April 2005 to September 2005. From March 1985 until founding Silicon Labs, Mr. Sooch held various positions at Crystal Semiconductor/Cirrus Logic, a designer and manufacturer of integrated circuits, including Vice President of Engineering. From May 1982 to March 1985, Mr. Sooch was a Design Engineer with AT&T Bell Labs. From October 2011 to April 2018, Mr. Sooch served as the CEO of Ketra, Inc., a private company in the field of solid state lighting. Mr. Sooch holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Dearborn and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Sooch’s prior experience as Chief Executive Officer as well as a semiconductor designer provides him with extensive insi...

 Nav Sooch Sooch Foundation was founded by Navdeep Sooch, co-founder and chairman of the board of Silicon Laboratories, a mixed-signal chip design company headquartered in Austin, Texas. As a tech entrepreneur, Nav continues to develop ventures in this arena. Nav was born in Punjab, India. He moved to Detroit, Michigan at age ten, where he attended Detroit public schools and the University of Michigan. He completed his graduate work at Stanford University. Nav credits his personal success chiefly to the educational opportunities afforded him. He believes that education can be the single biggest factor in an individual reaching a level of full self-sufficiency. 

  The semiconductor industry is in a period of rapid transformation, driven by the increasing demand for faster and more efficient communication technologies. Among the most promising innovations is silicon photonics, a technology that leverages the power of light to enhance semiconductor communication. Silicon photonics integrates optical communication with silicon-based electronics, offering a compelling solution to the challenges of data transfer and processing speed. This blog explores the advancements in silicon photonics, its applications, and the impact it is expected to have on the semiconductor industry. The Basics of Silicon Photonics Silicon photonics involves the use of silicon to transmit and process optical signals. Unlike traditional electronic communication, which relies on electrical signals, silicon photonics uses light to carry data. This method offers several advantages, including higher data transfer rates and lower energy consumption. The technology levera...

 Nav Sooch Mr. Sooch co-founded Silicon Labs in August 1996 and has served as Chairman of the Board since inception. Mr. Sooch served as Chief Executive Officer from inception through the end of fiscal 2003 and served as interim Chief Executive Officer from April 2005 to September 2005. From March 1985 until founding Silicon Labs, Mr. Sooch held various positions at Crystal Semiconductor/Cirrus Logic, a designer and manufacturer of integrated circuits, including Vice President of Engineering. From May 1982 to March 1985, Mr. Sooch was a Design Engineer with AT&T Bell Labs. From October 2011 to April 2018, Mr. Sooch served as the CEO of Ketra, Inc., a private company in the field of solid state lighting. Mr. Sooch holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Dearborn and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Sooch’s prior experience as Chief Executive Officer as well as a semiconductor designer provides him with extensive insi...

 Nav Sooch Mr. Sooch co-founded Silicon Labs in August 1996 and has served as Chairman of the Board since inception. Mr. Sooch served as Chief Executive Officer from inception through the end of fiscal 2003 and served as interim Chief Executive Officer from April 2005 to September 2005. From March 1985 until founding Silicon Labs, Mr. Sooch held various positions at Crystal Semiconductor/Cirrus Logic, a designer and manufacturer of integrated circuits, including Vice President of Engineering. From May 1982 to March 1985, Mr. Sooch was a Design Engineer with AT&T Bell Labs. From October 2011 to April 2018, Mr. Sooch served as the CEO of Ketra, Inc., a private company in the field of solid state lighting. Mr. Sooch holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Dearborn and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Sooch’s prior experience as Chief Executive Officer as well as a semiconductor designer provides him with extensive insi...

 Nav Sooch Mr. Sooch co-founded Silicon Labs in August 1996 and has served as Chairman of the Board since inception. Mr. Sooch served as Chief Executive Officer from inception through the end of fiscal 2003 and served as interim Chief Executive Officer from April 2005 to September 2005. From March 1985 until founding Silicon Labs, Mr. Sooch held various positions at Crystal Semiconductor/Cirrus Logic, a designer and manufacturer of integrated circuits, including Vice President of Engineering. From May 1982 to March 1985, Mr. Sooch was a Design Engineer with AT&T Bell Labs. From October 2011 to April 2018, Mr. Sooch served as the CEO of Ketra, Inc., a private company in the field of solid state lighting. Mr. Sooch holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Dearborn and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Sooch’s prior experience as Chief Executive Officer as well as a semiconductor designer provides him with extensive insi...

  The semiconductor industry is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by rapid advancements in technology and the escalating demand for high-speed data transmission. Among the most promising developments is silicon photonics, a technology that leverages light to enhance semiconductor communication. Silicon photonics integrates optical components with silicon semiconductor technology, offering a compelling solution for overcoming the limitations of traditional electronic data transfer.   Silicon photonics promises to revolutionize the industry by addressing the growing need for faster, more efficient data communication. This blog explores the principles of silicon photonics, its key applications, and the trends shaping its development. By understanding these elements, industry professionals and enthusiasts can appreciate the potential impact of silicon photonics on the future of semiconductor technology. Understanding Silicon Photonics Technology Silicon photonics i...