Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing: Virtual Training Americas (SEMI University)

Time

7:30 am – 3:00 pm PDT

Course Description

This course offers a solid foundation in semiconductor manufacturing, from basic concepts to advanced techniques, providing practical insights into the tools, processes, and technologies driving the industry.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and manufacturing process, design, and eco-system of the semiconductor industry
• Understand the jargon, tools, and materials used in the design and fabrication of an integrated chip
• Effectively be able to communicate semiconductor manufacturing concepts with other associates and industry professionals

Course Topics

• Basic Electronics and Microelectronics: Definitions of essential electronic terms/concepts and introduction to microelectronics and integrated circuits
• Process Nodes: Process nodes and their impact on device performance and cost
• Device Physics and Transistor Operation: Principles of device operation and transistor functionality
• Crystal Growth and Wafer Preparation: Crystal growth techniques and wafer preparation processes
• Advanced Transistor Technologies: FDSOI, FinFETs, and Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors and their impact on device performance
• Circuit Design and Layout: Introduction to circuit design, layout techniques, and tools
• Wafer Processing:
  • Mask Making and Lithography: Techniques and materials used in mask making and various lithographic methods (DUV, Immersion, EUV)
  • Clean Room Environments: Importance of clean rooms in semiconductor manufacturing and contamination issues
  • Etching and Cleaning Processes: Plasma and wet etching processes
  • Ion Implantation and Diffusion Techniques: Methods for doping and controlling diffusion in semiconductor fabrication
  • Deposition Techniques: RTP, CVD, ALD, and ALE techniques and their effect on device performance
  • Electroplating and Sputtering: Metal deposition techniques used in manufacturing
  • Packaging and Testing: Techniques such as wire bonding, die stacking, flip chip, and chiplets packaging, semiconductor testing processes
  • Metrology and Measurement Tools: Tools and methods used for precision measurement in semiconductor manufacturing
• Semiconductor Industry Ecosystem: The major players in the industry

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in understanding semiconductor manufacturing, including new employees, professionals in related industries, and those seeking to broaden their knowledge of the field.

Instructor

Denny Frye

PT International, LLC

Instructor Bio

Important Information

Note that only the person who registered will receive a certificate of completion. This virtual training will not be recorded. Attendees must be present to access course knowledge.

Can’t find the training link day of? After you register, you will receive the link to the live training via the email address you provided. In addition, you will receive email reminders about 24 hours in an advance and an hour before with the same link. Please keep these emails on hand to access the trainings on time. If you do not see any confirmation emails, please check your junk/spam folders before contacting SEMI U for support.