Jaap Haartsen
Encyclopedia
Jaap Haartsen (born on 13 February 1963 in The Hague
, the Netherlands) is a Dutch
electrical engineer, researcher
, inventor and entrepreneur
.
He obtained his master of science
degree in 1986 in electrical engineering
(with honors). After a brief period at Siemens
in The Hague
and Philips
in Eindhoven, he continued his studies and in 1990 obtained a PhD
degree from TU Delft (also with honors) defending the thesis titled Programmable surface acoustic wave detection in silicon: design of programmable filters. Since 1991 he worked for Ericsson
, first in USA between 1991 and 1993 and later, between 1993 and 1997, in Sweden
. While working for Ericsson
Mobile Terminal Division in Lund
, he developed Bluetooth
specification. Later, in 1997 he moved to Ericsson
division in Emmen. Between 1997 and 2008 he was a part-time professor at University of Twente, teaching mobile radio communications systems. Since 2010 he is a Chief Technology Officer of Tonalite.
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
, the Netherlands) is a Dutch
Dutch people
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electrical engineer, researcher
Researcher
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, inventor and entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
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.
He obtained his master of science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree in 1986 in electrical engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
(with honors). After a brief period at Siemens
Siemens
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in The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
and Philips
Philips
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. , more commonly known as Philips, is a multinational Dutch electronics company....
in Eindhoven, he continued his studies and in 1990 obtained a PhD
PHD
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degree from TU Delft (also with honors) defending the thesis titled Programmable surface acoustic wave detection in silicon: design of programmable filters. Since 1991 he worked for Ericsson
Ericsson
Ericsson , one of Sweden's largest companies, is a provider of telecommunication and data communication systems, and related services, covering a range of technologies, including especially mobile networks...
, first in USA between 1991 and 1993 and later, between 1993 and 1997, in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. While working for Ericsson
Ericsson
Ericsson , one of Sweden's largest companies, is a provider of telecommunication and data communication systems, and related services, covering a range of technologies, including especially mobile networks...
Mobile Terminal Division in Lund
Lund
-Main sights:During the 12th and 13th centuries, when the town was the seat of the archbishop, many churches and monasteries were built. At its peak, Lund had 27 churches, but most of them were demolished as result of the Reformation in 1536. Several medieval buildings remain, including Lund...
, he developed Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
specification. Later, in 1997 he moved to Ericsson
Ericsson
Ericsson , one of Sweden's largest companies, is a provider of telecommunication and data communication systems, and related services, covering a range of technologies, including especially mobile networks...
division in Emmen. Between 1997 and 2008 he was a part-time professor at University of Twente, teaching mobile radio communications systems. Since 2010 he is a Chief Technology Officer of Tonalite.