Tom Hackenberg is a Principal Analyst for Computing and Software in the Semiconductor, Memory and Computing Division at Yole Développement (Yole) where Tom is engaged in developing processor market monitors and research into related technology trends.
Tom is an industry leading expert reporting on markets for semiconductor processors including CPUs, MPUs, MCUs and DSPs, SoCs, GPUs and discrete accelerators, FPGAs and configurable processors since 2006. Tom is also well-versed in related technology trends including AI and edge computing, IoT, heterogeneous processing, chiplets, as well as vertical markets like Automotive, Computing and Telecommunications where processor trends play a significant role.
Tom worked with market-leading processor suppliers developing both syndicated and custom research. He holds a BSEE/BSECE from the University of Texas at Austin specializing in Processors and FPGAs.
Yole Développement (Yole) has grown to become a group of companies providing marketing, technology and strategy consulting, media and corporate finance services, reverse engineering and reverse costing services and IP and patent analysis. With a strong focus on emerging applications using silicon and/or micro manufacturing, the Yole group of companies has expanded to include more than 80 collaborators worldwide covering MEMS and image sensors, Compound Semiconductors, RF Electronics, Solid-state lighting, Displays, Computing & Software, Optoelectronics, Microfluidics & Medical, Advanced Packaging, Manufacturing, Nanomaterials, Power Electronics, Batteries & Energy Management, and Memory.