As Principal Analyst for Microprocessor Report, Mr. Baron covers design for low power, efficient-performance SoC configurations, CPU core architectures, DSP, and multicore implementations. Max Baron is the organizer of In-Stat's worldwide Microprocessor Forum and presenter of seminars focused on DSP engines and efficient SoC architectures. He continues to publish electronic business research reports covering microcontrollers and DSP.

Mr. Baron came to Microprocessor Report and Microprocessor Forum from being Principal Analyst for In-Stat’s Micrologic Information Service, covering microprocessors, microcontrollers, and DSPs. A 35-year veteran of the electronics industry, Mr. Baron's prior experience includes designing microprocessors and embedded systems, primarily as an R&D manager at companies including National Semiconductor, Sun Microsystems, Sun Microelectronics, and Fujitsu.