May 23, 2024
Embark on a journey through semiconductor design and business in this illuminating course. Explore IC design techniques, transistor evolution, and market dynamics. Delve into substrate types and industry economics, discovering the fastest-growing markets and key players shaping the semiconductor landscape.
Limited time offer!
- Members:
$995$895 - Non-members:
$1199$1099 - Students/Veterans:
$895$795
* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact semiu-support@semi.org
* Coffee, refreshments, and lunch will be provided for all attendees, ensuring a satisfying and energizing experience throughout the day.
Time
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
SEMI Headquarters
673 S Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
United States
The first part of the course provides a brief overview of semiconductor design and fabrication steps, encompassing integrated circuit (IC) design techniques, all wafer processing steps, assembly, and packaging. It delves into semiconductor jargon in easily understood terms, and various substrate types such as Si, SiGe, FDSOI, GaAs, SiC, GaN. Additionally, it discusses different types of transistors like pMOS, nMOS, Bipolar, BiCMOS, CMOS, FinFets, and GAA, and their evolution and what applications they are used in.
The second part of the course focuses on semiconductor business aspects such as silicon economics, wafer processing costs, semiconductor revenue forecasts, driving forces in the industry, top semiconductor IDMs, market competitors based on market share, OEMs, foundries, top tool vendors, and Fabless companies. It addresses the fastest-growing semiconductor markets based on geographic locations and applications, identifies semiconductor competitors/customers, and discusses major semiconductor markets like Automotive, PC, Mobile, Memory, Wireless, Cell phones, Consumer, Gaming, AI, IoT, Digital TV, Radio, Automotive, MEMS, and Emerging Technology & Impact on Industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental principles and theories semiconductor technology.
- Communicate with other associates and understand wafer processing steps.
- Understand semiconductor business aspects such as silicon economics, wafer processing costs, semiconductor revenue forecasts, driving forces in the industry, top semiconductor IDMs, market competitors based on market share, OEMs, foundries, top tool vendors, and Fabless companies.
- Review the semiconductor eco-system as it relates to design and fabrication of a semiconductor device.
- Gain knowledge of major semiconductor markets like Automotive, PC, Mobile, Memory, Wireless, Cell phones, Consumer, Gaming, AI, IoT, Automotive, MEMS, and Emerging Technology & Impact on Industry.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills through written reports, presentations, and discussions related to semiconductor subjects.
- Collaborate effectively with peers in group projects or discussions regarding semiconductor subjects.
- Analyze and evaluate research literature within the field of semiconductor technology.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to semiconductor technology.
Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for anyone seeking a better understanding of the:
- Semiconductor industry
- Market leaders
- Terminology
- Business
- The semiconductor ecosystem
Course Topics:
- IC design techniques
- Wafer processing steps
- Assembly
- Packaging
- Industry terms
- Substrate types
- Transistors
- Silicon economics
- Wafer processing costs
- Semiconductor revenue forecasts
- Markets
Instructor:
Denny Frye
Course Instructor
PT International, LLC