Leadership

Principals

George Imthurn, Founder and Principal Consultant at Semiconductor Device Associates
50+ U.S. Patents
Qualcomm · Skyworks · Silanna · pSemi
$100M+ Revenue Impact

George Imthurn

Principal

George Imthurn is a semiconductor innovator specializing in RF and SOI device and process development. He has led teams advancing RF switch and LNA technologies, driving over $100 million in annual revenue and establishing SOI as the industry standard for RF switches.

A seasoned TCAD expert and device engineer, his career spans Qualcomm, Skyworks, Silanna, and pSemi. Holder of more than 50 U.S. patents, George's work also spans device reliability, RF characterization, and manufacturing release.

George brings a rare combination of deep device physics knowledge and hands-on device engineering experience — making him uniquely effective as a technical advisor and consultant.

Career Highlights

  • pSemi (Murata)RF SOI Device & Process Development
  • Silanna SemiconductorRF and Power Device Engineering
  • Skyworks SolutionsRF Switch Technology Development
  • QualcommRF Device Engineering

SDA has access to other experienced semiconductor professionals who can provide process development, device characterization, modeling, yield enhancement, and problem solving support.