Fri Sep 20 07:12:41 UTC 2024: ## Marvell Co-Founder and Visionary Leader Dr. Sehat Sutardja Passes Away
**Santa Clara, California** – Marvell Technology, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, announced the passing of Dr. Sehat Sutardja, one of the company’s co-founders and a prominent figure in the tech industry. Dr. Sutardja, born in 1961, was a pioneer in the field of semiconductor technology, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and leadership.
Dr. Sutardja’s passion for electronics began early, becoming a certified radio repair technician at the age of 63. He went on to earn degrees in electrical engineering from Iowa State University and the University of California, Berkeley, where he met his wife, Weili Dai, with whom he co-founded Marvell in 1995. Alongside his brother Pantas, they built the company, which is known for revolutionizing the hard drive industry with its first product – a fully silicon-based read channel that improved performance while reducing costs and power consumption.
After stepping down as CEO of Marvell in 2016, Dr. Sutardja continued to contribute to the industry, founding Silicon Box, an advanced semiconductor packaging company in Singapore. He was widely recognized for his brilliance as an engineer and visionary leader, holding over 440 patents and receiving numerous accolades, including the Indonesian Diaspora Lifetime Achievement Award.
Marvell’s statement expressed deep gratitude for Dr. Sutardja’s contributions, calling him a cherished colleague and mentor. The company acknowledged his legacy, stating that his achievements and the foundations he built will remain forever embedded in Marvell’s history.
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