The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Broadcom in May 2009
Interview
Test on my understanding on basic circuit structure and theories.
Typical questions on circuit transfer functions, noise, distortion (linearity), design choice and rational, frequency compensation (different approaches to stabilizing a two-pole system).
Test for my arguments for choosing a particular circuit topology.
Ask my previous project experiences, including the motivation and features of different projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How to improve the linearity of the common source amplifier?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Broadcom in Sep 2008
Interview
They did not want specify the job title I am interviewing for despite asking several times. After couple of phone screens they still managed to matched me with the wrong group that did not look for a person with my background. On top it the HR person did not know where the interview was going to take place and tried to send me to a wrong city.