             | | Research |
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novel techniques or circuits |
             | | System
architecture and design |
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highly complex ~ special techniques/documentation |
             | | Circuit - design / Software - code |
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simulation |
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test definition/test site design |
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debug/test |
             | | System
integration/test |
             | | Post design |
             | | Commercial |
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customer contact |
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