An Inspiring Visit to Professor Bram Nauta at the University of Twente!
On the first day of our journey through the Netherlands’ semiconductor ecosystem, we had the privilege of visiting Professor Bram Nauta in his office at the University of Twente.
Before this visit, we already knew about the groundbreaking Nauta Circuit, invented by him in the 1990s, which revolutionized the semiconductor industry and continues to power almost every mobile phone today. During our conversation, we gained invaluable insights into the story behind this innovation and many others that emerged from his visionary work—some of which were understood within 5-7 years, while others gained recognition more than a decade after their inception. He is far ahead of his time.
Professor Nauta’s vision for the future is truly inspiring. His philosophy is not about incremental improvements like a mere 10% gain but about achieving pioneering breakthroughs—developing chips that are at least 10 times better in speed, power consumption, and size. Anything less, as he puts it, is simply “nonsense.”
We were deeply inspired by his energy, creativity, and the way he spoke about his team. He described their selection process as both rigorous and rewarding, and his pride in assembling “the best of the best” talent from around the world. Statements like “Nauta’s Students Do Silicon” and “We Design for Designers” reflect the high standards and motivation he instills in his team.
During our visit, Professor Nauta also highlighted the promising semiconductor ecosystem in University of Twente, emphasizing the collaborative spirit between companies and their invaluable contributions to global giants—all while driving societal progress.
After a warm and informative discussion, he graciously gave us a tour of their state-of-the-art laboratories, showcasing the infrastructure equipped to be able to support the emergence of future unicorn technology companies. Before departing, we captured a memorable moment with him in front of the illuminated scale model of the legendary Nauta Circuit at his office window.
We left the University of Twente with renewed energy, profound inspiration, and his promise for another meeting in the future.
Thank you, Professor Nauta, for your time, vision, and for sharing the legacy you continue to build.
TegraIC Team: Özgür Şakar, Ates Berna, Ercan Altuntas, İsmail Hakkı TOPCU
From Oost NL: Gerrald Korenromp
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