Leverage SEMI U learning offerings to wrap up your 2025 professional development journey! Our pledge remains unwavering: providing comprehensive, technical education to equip you with the skills needed for a prosperous journey in the semiconductor sector.
Are you ready to take your semiconductor industry knowledge to the next level? We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar titled "SEMI University - 2025 and beyond." This webinar promises to be an informative session where you'll gain insights into the latest updates, exciting live trainings at SEMICON West and virtually the remainder of this year and beyond.
During this webinar, you can expect to:
Discover the latest updates and enhancements to SEMI U's course catalog.
Learn about the exciting live, in-person training courses scheduled for SEMICON West.
Review upcoming virtual instructor-led trainings.
Gain access to a special 10% discount on ALL on-demand courses.
Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more. Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses and will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE course bundle ($100 value).
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Add to Calendar2025-09-25 08:00:002025-09-25 08:30:00SEMI University - 2025 & BeyondJoin us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more. Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses and will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE course bundle ($100 value). Choose your session:US/EU: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM PT [Register Now]Asia/US: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT [Register Now]United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_AngelespublicRegister Now
Don't miss this chance to grow your knowledge, build your network, and accelerate your journey in the semiconductor industry.
Course Options:
PFAS Compounds in Semiconductor Environment: Half Day Course
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over 15,000 compounds which have been used in a variety of different industries due to their unique properties. Over the past two decades, their presence in water and the human body has become of increasing concern, with studies linking certain PFAS to adverse effects in the organisms studied. This has led to increasing consumer awareness, litigation, and the regulation of PFAS compounds. This course provides an in-depth review of PFAS compounds, their history, market drivers, regulations, current uses in the semiconductor industry, and methods for sampling and analysis, over the entire semiconductor value chain.
Semiconductor Device Manufacturing in a Cleanroom (Best Practices to Improve Product Reliability and Yield)
This course is designed for people who utilize cleanrooms. Semiconductor device manufacturing is a complex process that involves working in a cleanroom with a wide range of specialized equipment and materials. Many challenges must be overcome to meet production goals. This course provides the fundamentals and thought processes to improve your production reliability and yield. This course is intended for mechanical engineers, process engineers, test engineers, quality assurance engineers, and technicians.
Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing
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.
Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ85004 United States
Finish your show experience with SEMI U training sessions!
Learn from experienced industry leaders across a wide range of topics. Choose a course that aligns with your goals and gain valuable insights to advance your role in the dynamic world of semiconductors.
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural trainings—where 125+ industry professionals, both seasoned and new, participated in five pre-show sessions—we’re expanding! This year, we’re offering three sessions the last day of the show to meet the growing training demand as the industry’s talent gap continues to widen.
Trainings at SEMICON West
Hosted by SEMI University
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Add to Calendar2025-10-09 08:00:002025-10-09 16:00:00Trainings at SEMICON West Finish your show experience with SEMI U training sessions! Learn from experienced industry leaders across a wide range of topics. Choose a course that aligns with your goals and gain valuable insights to advance your role in the dynamic world of semiconductors.Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural trainings—where 125+ industry professionals, both seasoned and new, participated in five pre-show sessions—we’re expanding! This year, we’re offering three sessions the last day of the show to meet the growing training demand as the industry’s talent gap continues to widen. Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004 United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Phoenixpublic
America/Phoenix
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Don't miss this chance to grow your knowledge, build your network, and accelerate your journey in the semiconductor industry.
Course Options:
Advanced Packaging (Chiplets, WLP, Flip Chip, 3D Stacking)
This 1-day course addresses IC packaging, assembly, and package/substrate interconnections. It stresses the impact of the IC and end product requirements, i.e., “smaller, better, cheaper” their influence on the manufacturing processes. Topics include area packaging- ball grid arrays, flip chip, fanout, stacking die and chip scale packages, and the assembly technologies – chip & wire, tape automated bonding, and flip chip, as is emerging technologies namely, 3-D and stacked die, and packaging reliability issues.
Basic Electronics & Troubleshooting
This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of electronics and troubleshooting techniques. Topics covered include current, voltage, resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistor fundamentals. Students will learn to differentiate between AC and DC power, understand digital and analog circuits, and interpret electronic component datasheets. The course offers a comprehensive overview of the theory, operation, and applications of essential testing equipment, including the Volt-Ohm-Meter, Digital Multi-Meter, and Oscilloscope. Through hands-on training, students will build breadboard circuits and develop troubleshooting skills using multi-meters.
Fundamentals of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)
Discover how atomic-scale precision is revolutionizing semiconductor manufacturing with Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Etching (ALE). This course provides a practical introduction to Atomic Layer Deposition, an essential technique in semiconductor manufacturing. You'll learn about ALD foundational concepts including growth, advantages, measurements, and more, chemical precursors for use in ALD, selected ALD processes, area-selective deposition, and atomic layer etching. Overall, the applications and chemistry used in semiconductor processing as it relates to ALD and ALE are heavily discussed.
Fundamentals of EUV
This course provides attendees with an overview of the fundamentals, current status, and technical challenges of EUV Lithography. The course will begin with a review of lithography in general drawing parallels between EUV and DUV lithography. The course will then go on to review EUV specific challenges/solutions including sources (lithography and metrology), optics, metrology, masks, and patterning materials. Two areas where EUV specific challenges are particularly significant are patterning materials and photomasks; this course will cover these two areas in more detail including topics such as resist stochastics, radiation chemistry, reflective thick masks, off-axis mask illumination, phase shift masks, and mask stochastics.
Fundamentals of Microsystems (MEMs) Fabrication and Applications
This introductory course is designed to educate people from any background that are new to Microsystems Fabrication and Applications, no prior knowledge is expected. We begin with some historical applications to set the stage for diving into how these devices are made.
Plasma Etching, ALE, & RIE
This course discusses the fundamentals of plasma assisted phenomena and reactive ion etching (RIE) processes. The emphasis is on the physical and chemical processes that determine the consequences of a reactive gas plasma/surface interaction. The role of energetic ions as encountered in RIE systems is discussed in detail and the factors which influence anisotropy of etching are highlighted. Plasma-assisted etching equipment is described including capacitively coupled, inductively coupled and wave-generated plasmas sources. The instructor discusses the applied aspects of plasma-assisted etching from a general point of view. The emphasis is on mechanistic understanding. The etching of Si and its compounds is covered in detail. The chemistries used in the etching of other technology-related materials such as Al, organics, and III-V compounds are summarized. Other topics presented include selectivity, loading, ARDE and feature scale problems, damage, and issues associated with high-density plasma RIE. A section on plasma diagnostics and ion-beam based etching methods is briefly discussed.
Understanding Semiconductor Technology & Business
The first part of the course provides a brief overview of semiconductor design and fabrication steps, encompassing IC design techniques, all wafer processing steps, assembly, and packaging. It delves into semiconductor jargon in laypeople 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. 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.
Wet Processing in the Semiconductor Industry
This one-day course provides a working knowledge of surface conditioning and cleaning techniques used in the manufacture of integrated circuits. Fundamentals of the techniques used for cleaning the wafer surface will be discussed. Practical applications and methods for cleaning will be presented. Upon completing this course participants will have an understanding of all types of cleaning processes used in IC manufacturing; surface conditioning for pre-diffusion clean, in particular pre-gate oxide clean, post-etch and post-implant photoresist removal, particle removal, post-CMP clean. Participants will be able to understand the cleaning roadmaps and limitations of clean technologies as the node sizes decrease. The course participant should be able to make informed decisions on the surface conditioning and cleaning processes and techniques to utilize for IC manufacturing. Course topics include surface conditioning and cleaning technologies, processes and equipment, wet, plasma, and dry cleaning, surface conditioning and cleaning techniques, cleaning technologies, effects, and challenges.
Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ85004 United States
Start your show experience with SEMI U training sessions!
Learn from experienced industry leaders across a wide range of topics. Choose a course that aligns with your goals and gain valuable insights to advance your role in the dynamic world of semiconductors.
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural trainings—where 125+ industry professionals, both seasoned and new, participated in five pre-show sessions—we’re expanding! This year, we’re offering eight sessions the day before the show to meet the growing training demand as the industry’s talent gap continues to widen.
Pre-Show Trainings at SEMICON West
Hosted by SEMI University
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Add to Calendar2025-10-06 08:30:002025-10-06 17:30:00Pre-Show Trainings at SEMICON WestStart your show experience with SEMI U training sessions! Learn from experienced industry leaders across a wide range of topics. Choose a course that aligns with your goals and gain valuable insights to advance your role in the dynamic world of semiconductors.Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural trainings—where 125+ industry professionals, both seasoned and new, participated in five pre-show sessions—we’re expanding! This year, we’re offering eight sessions the day before the show to meet the growing training demand as the industry’s talent gap continues to widen. Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004 United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Phoenixpublic
America/Phoenix
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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.
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.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. This course is designed for new personnel in the field or anyone seeking a well-rounded knowledge of the tools, materials, and terminology used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Pricing
Members: $845
Non-Members: $945
* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].
Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing
Virtual Training - Europe
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Add to Calendar2025-07-29 09:30:002025-07-30 17:00:00Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing (Virtual Training, Europe) Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. This course is designed for new personnel in the field or anyone seeking a well-rounded knowledge of the tools, materials, and terminology used in semiconductor manufacturing.PricingMembers: $845Non-Members: $945* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].GermanySEMI.org[email protected]Europe/Berlinpublic
Europe/Berlin
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SEMI University celebrates its second-year anniversary! Our pledge remains unwavering: providing comprehensive, technical education to equip you with the skills needed for a prosperous journey in the semiconductor sector.
Are you ready to take your semiconductor industry knowledge to the next level? We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar titled "SEMI University - Overview and 2025 Roadmap." This webinar promises to be an informative session where you'll gain insights into the latest updates, exciting live trainings, new certifications, and courses offered by SEMI U in 2025.
During this webinar, you can expect to:
Discover the latest updates and enhancements to SEMI U's course catalog.
Learn about the exciting live, in-person training courses scheduled for this year.
Get insights into new courses designed to keep you ahead in the industry.
Gain access to a special 10% discount on ALL on-demand courses.
Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more! Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses. Please scroll down below to "Choose Your Session" and register for the webinar time that works best for you!
SEMI University - Overview & 2025 Roadmap
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May 15, 2025
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Add to Calendar2025-05-15 00:00:002025-05-15 00:00:00SEMI University - Overview & 2025 Roadmap Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more! Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses. Please scroll down below to "Choose Your Session" and register for the webinar time that works best for you! United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_AngelespublicRegister Now
The first part of the course provides a brief overview of semiconductor design and fabrication steps, encompassing IC design techniques, all wafer processing steps, assembly, and packaging. It delves into semiconductor jargon in laypeople 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. 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 in 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, and the semiconductor ecosystem.
See what course participants had to say about this course!
"Denny Frye knows so much about the history of the semiconductor industry that he was able to tie together many different industries and technologies that I have heard about but never knew how they were connected."
"Great overview of the semiconductor industry & market."
"This was a very detailed course on many facets of the industry, would recommend!"
"It was a great mix of technical and overview of the key players in the market!"
"Good blend on technical and commercial topics."
"Excellent introduction to the semiconductor world."
"Great session on the understanding of the semiconductor industry in a nutshell."
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.
Embark on a journey through semiconductor design, manufacturing, 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.
Pricing
Members: $845
Non-Members: $945
* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].
Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business
Virtual Training - Americas
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Add to Calendar2025-08-25 07:30:002025-08-25 15:00:00Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business (Virtual Training, Americas) Embark on a journey through semiconductor design, manufacturing, 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.PricingMembers: $845Non-Members: $945* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
America/Los_Angeles
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The instructor discusses the applied aspects of plasma-assisted etching from a general point of view. The emphasis is on mechanistic understanding. The etching of Si and its compounds is covered in detail. The chemistries used in the etching of other technology-related materials such as Al, organics, and III-V compounds are summarized. Other topics presented include selectivity, loading, ARDE and feature scale problems, damage, and issues associated with high-density plasma RIE. A section on plasma diagnostics and ion-beam based etching methods is briefly discussed.
Learning Objectives
Understand the fundamentals of dry etching and the basic concepts of plasma etching
Understand the physics of rf glow discharges (both high and low density)
Understand the surface science aspects of RIE including the role of energetic ions
Recognize the factors which influence etching anisotropy
Define the steps of plasma-surface chemistry leading to etching
Topics Covered
Fluorocarbon plasma etching of Si and its compounds
Selectivity, loading effects, and aspect ratio dependent etching
Uniformity of etching, damage, feature charging issues, and particles
Etching of other materials (Al, organics, III-V compounds, etc)
Plasma diagnostics such as optical emission spectroscopy with actinometry, mass spectrometry and laser-induced fluorescence
Issues in high density plasma etching, wall effects, and ion beam-based methods
Deep Reactive Ion Etching (DRIE)
Applications and processing etching using ALE
End point detection
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for scientists, technicians and others working with or interested in the dry etching of materials in reactive gas glow discharges, particularly those who do not have extensive experience in the field.
See what previous course participants had to say about this training!
"Instructors' Process and Hardware knowledge were impressive."
"I finally gained a clear understanding of the RIE process."
"The instructor had a very good knowledge of the content."
"I had a great time to learn fundamental concepts of plasma etching course from SEMI."
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.
This course discusses the fundamentals of plasma assisted phenomena and reactive ion etching (RIE) processes. The emphasis is on the physical and chemical processes that determine the consequences of a reactive gas plasma/surface interaction. The role of energetic ions as encountered in RIE systems is discussed in detail and the factors which influence anisotropy of etching are highlighted. Plasma-assisted etching equipment is described including capacitively coupled, inductively coupled and wave-generated plasmas sources.
Pricing
Members: $845
Non-Members: $945
* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].
Plasma Etching, ALE, & RIE
Virtual Training - US & EU
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Add to Calendar2025-07-23 08:00:002025-07-24 12:00:00Plasma Etching, ALE, & RIE (Virtual Training, US & EU) This course discusses the fundamentals of plasma assisted phenomena and reactive ion etching (RIE) processes. The emphasis is on the physical and chemical processes that determine the consequences of a reactive gas plasma/surface interaction. The role of energetic ions as encountered in RIE systems is discussed in detail and the factors which influence anisotropy of etching are highlighted. Plasma-assisted etching equipment is described including capacitively coupled, inductively coupled and wave-generated plasmas sources. PricingMembers: $845Non-Members: $945* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
America/Los_Angeles
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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.
See what course participants had to say about this course!
"The expansive width of coverage with sufficient depth; well curated, relevant information with live references, and the open style of delivery which made the course more of a sharing than a lecture, was enjoyable."
"Denny's knowledge and ability to explain things in simplified ways was awesome!"
"I really enjoyed going over the topics and watching the in-depth videos. I also liked how we received the slide information prior to the class."
"The range of topics was perfect for an intro course."
"Denny did a great job explaining complex topics. The opportunity to ask questions directly was beneficial for the entire class. If a question couldn't be answered immediately, it was addressed by the next break at the latest."
"Thank you very much for the informative course. I appreciate the in-depth and in-detail insight in all aspects of Semiconductor Manufacturing!"
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.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. This course is designed for new personnel in the field or anyone seeking a well-rounded knowledge of the tools, materials, and terminology used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Pricing
Members: $995
Non-Members: $1,095
* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].
Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing
Virtual Training - Americas
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Add to Calendar2025-08-26 07:30:002025-08-27 15:00:00Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing (Virtual Training, Americas) Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. This course is designed for new personnel in the field or anyone seeking a well-rounded knowledge of the tools, materials, and terminology used in semiconductor manufacturing.PricingMembers: $995Non-Members: $1,095* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
America/Los_Angeles
Sold Out
The first part of the course provides a brief overview of semiconductor design and fabrication steps, encompassing IC design techniques, all wafer processing steps, assembly, and packaging. It delves into semiconductor jargon in laypeople 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. 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 in 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, and the semiconductor ecosystem.
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.
Embark on a journey through semiconductor design, manufacturing, 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.
Pricing
Members: $845
Non-Members: $945
* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].
Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business
Virtual Training - Europe
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Add to Calendar2025-07-28 09:30:002025-07-28 17:00:00Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business (Virtual Training, Europe) Embark on a journey through semiconductor design, manufacturing, 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.PricingMembers: $845Non-Members: $945* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].GermanySEMI.org[email protected]Europe/Brusselspublic
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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.
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.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. This course is designed for new personnel in the field or anyone seeking a well-rounded knowledge of the tools, materials, and terminology used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Pricing
Members: $895
Non-Members: $995
* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].
Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing
Virtual Training - Asia
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Add to Calendar2025-07-17 09:00:002025-07-18 16:30:00Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing (Virtual Training, Asia) Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process. This course is designed for new personnel in the field or anyone seeking a well-rounded knowledge of the tools, materials, and terminology used in semiconductor manufacturing.PricingMembers: $895Non-Members: $995* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected].SingaporeSEMI.org[email protected]Asia/Singaporepublic
Asia/Singapore
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