Rafael J Betancourt Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Silicon Architect / Analog Mixed-signal Expert

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: Betasoft Consulting Inc.
  • Phone: (650) 382-3839
  • Cell: (650) 382-3839
  • Website: www.betasoft.org

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Keywords/Search Terms:

Silicon Architect, Silicon Design, VLSI, ASIC, CMOS, Digital Design, Analog Design, Analog Mixed-signal Design, Analog Mixed-signal Verification, Semiconductor, Heterogeneous Integration, Chiplets, Silicon EDA, Power Management, Serial Interfaces, Die to Die Interfaces, Touch Sensing, LCD Display Drivers, Voltage Regulators, LED Driver

Education:

BSEE, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; MSEE, University of Southern California; Engineers Degree EE, Stanford University

Years in Practice:

30

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

1

Additional Information

I specialize in Analog Mixed-signal (“AMS”) architecture, debugging, modeling, and verification. Have worked on 40+ analog/digital mixed-signal CMOS ICs, directly responsible for the design and mass production of over a billion units. Experienced in complete product lifecycle, from initial conception through design, verification, fabrication & testing. I have worked with many major clients in Silicon Valley and beyond to provide them with R&D engineering services and tools for AMS architecture, design, and verification of silicon integrated circuits. I have deep knowledge in all aspects of digital ASIC, analog CMOS, mixed-signal and RFIC intellectual property and can assist your attorney in patent related projects including prior-art searches, patent claims analysis, review of patent applications, and litigation support as a subject matter expert. My IP consulting experience include: • Analysis of utility patents for infringement, and reviewed technical documents to elucidate and explain operation of complex digital ICs to legal staff • Worked closely with attorneys to prepare for patent application filing and infringement litigation • Successfully invalidated patents using prior art found in the public domain and via IPR expert declarations. Stats: Total No. Cases = 15, No. Expert Cases = 13, No. Depositions = 3, No. Testimonies at Trial = 1