Philippe Flatresse

SOITEC, France

Advancing AI Adoption through Engineered Substrates

Abstract

The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within various sectors demands optimized computational platforms, where energy efficiency and performance are critical. This presentation explores the pivotal role of FD-SOI technology in enhancing AI applications at the edge, particularly in MCUs for automotive and industrial applications. FD-SOI provides significant advantages in terms of power efficiency and performance, crucial for handling AI tasks within the constraints of edge computing. The talk showcases how Soitec’s engineered substrates are instrumental in realizing the potential of edge AI, offering insights into the application, benefits, and future directions of FD-SOI in AI-enabled devices.

Biography

Philippe Flatresse obtained his PhD in Microelectronics from the Institute National Polytechnique de Grenoble in 1999, focusing on SOI model development at CEA LETI. Joining STMicroelectronics in 2000, he pioneered SOI digital design, advancing partially and fully depleted SOI technologies. His work targeted high-growth areas like ADAS, MCU, and IoT applications. In 2017, he transitioned to SOITEC as an expert in digital applications, promoting SOI technologies worldwide. Currently, he holds the position of Product Marketing Manager in the Automotive FD-SOI business unit.