Patrick Richard

Background

About Patrick Richard

I am a semiconductor professional with 25+ years of experience in high-performance analog and mixed-signal CMOS IC design, specializing in high-speed optical fiber communications. Throughout my career, I have combined deep technical innovation with commercial impact from developing industry-first optical receivers (up to 50Gbps) to products that captured a large share of the PON market. I also architected advanced “super TIAs” up to 10Gbps, and pushed the limits of burst-mode operation, noise performance, and settling speed. My work has contributed directly to successful company acquisitions and to the deployment of world-class solutions across telecom, datacom, and automotive industries. At HiLight Semiconductor, I lead R&D strategy and development, architecting advanced receiver technologies and mentoring engineering teams. I focus on solving the most challenging problems in the field, including ultra-high bandwidth design, low-latency architectures, burst-mode receivers, cross-talk reduction, and high-voltage CMOS interfaces, and turning them into scalable, manufacturable products. I am passionate about driving innovation in optical communications, building strong design teams, and applying efficient methodologies to deliver value from concept through to production.