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Course Description

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.

Instructor

Denny Frye 

PT International, LLC

Instructor Bio
 

Testimonials 

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. 

United States

Nov 10, 2025 SEMI U

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 Off Add to Calendar 2025-11-10 07:30:00 2025-11-10 15:00:00 Understanding 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 States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Oct 28, 2025 America/Los_Angeles Register Now

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Course Description

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

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. 

Instructor

Richard Beaudry

PT International, LLC

Instructor Bio
 

Testimonials

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."
• "The aspect of the course that I found most beneficial was the Bosch processing parameter discussions on profile management. This subject was clearly the expertise of the presenter who skillfully addressed my questions regarding the subject."

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.

United States

Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025 SEMI U

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: $745
• Non-Members: $845

* 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 Off Add to Calendar 2025-10-27 08:00:00 2025-10-28 12:00:00 Plasma 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: $745Non-Members: $845* For group orders with 10+ attendees, and for Students/Veterans discounted pricing, please contact [email protected]. United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Oct 24, 2025 America/Los_Angeles Sold Out

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Course Description

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.

Instructor

Denny Frye 

PT International, LLC

Instructor Bio
 

Testimonials 

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. 

Germany

May 26, 2026 SEMI U

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

Early Bird Special - $100 off until May 12th. 

• Members: $845 $745
• Non-Members: $945 $845

* Group pricing for 20 attendees: $9900
Any questions, please contact [email protected]  

Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business

Virtual Training - Europe

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Off Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 08:00:00 2026-05-26 16:30:00 Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business (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.PricingEarly Bird Special - $100 off until May 12th. Members: $845 $745Non-Members: $945 $845* Group pricing for 20 attendees: $9900Any questions, please contact [email protected]   Germany SEMI.org [email protected] Europe/Brussels public Apr 24, 2026 Europe/Brussels Register Now

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Register for US/EU session (8:00-8:30am PT) Register for Asia session (5:00-5:30pm PT)

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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.  

 

United States

Naresh Naik

Director, SEMI University

SEMI

Sep 25, 2025 SEMI U Workforce Development

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). 

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]

SEMI University - 2025 & Beyond

FREE Webinar
September 25, 2025

8:00 am - 8:30 am Off Add to Calendar 2025-09-25 08:00:00 2025-09-25 08:30:00 SEMI University - 2025 & Beyond 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). 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 States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Jul 30, 2025 Register Now

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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: 

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, AZ 85004
United States

Oct 9, 2025 SEMI U

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 Off Add to Calendar 2025-10-09 08:00:00 2025-10-09 16:00:00 Trainings 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 States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Phoenix public Jun 17, 2025 America/Phoenix Register Now

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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, AZ 85004
United States

Oct 6, 2025 SEMI U

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 Off Add to Calendar 2025-10-06 08:30:00 2025-10-06 17:30:00 Pre-Show Trainings at SEMICON West 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.   Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004 United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Phoenix public Jun 17, 2025 America/Phoenix Register Now

Registration

SEMI Members:  $49

Use your corporate email address during log in to be recognized as a SEMI Member.

Non-Members:  $99

Students:  Free

Contact Paul Cohen ([email protected]) with a picture of your student ID to receive your discount code.

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The chips powering today’s cell phones, cars, computers, and more can contain billions of transistors. Designing these chips requires a team of engineers with expertise in various aspects of the design flow, along with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools that are needed to implement and verify these complex designs.

This Master Class is intended for non-technical staff that wish to understand the basics of semiconductor chip design. It provides an appreciation of the complex design flows and an understanding of some of the terminology used by chip design teams.

For students, the course will introduce some of the rewarding challenges and career opportunities available in the design and EDA industries.

In this class we will cover basic information about digital chips, then introduce some of the key steps and tools used during the design flow. We will also discuss some of the tradeoffs of different implementation methodologies and some of the challenges presented by various critical applications such as devices used in medical and automotive systems.
 

Jun 25, 2025 Smart MFG ESD Alliance FOA SOI

Complex semiconductor chips power today’s cell phones, cars, computers, and more. This on-line Master Class will provide non-technical people who work in and around the chip design industry a high-level overview and understanding of how these complex chips are designed. 

ESD Alliance Master Class: Introduction to Chip Design and EDA

Overview of the design of today's complex chips with Electronic Design Automation tools.
(On-line Event)

10:00 am - 11:30 am Off Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 10:00:00 2025-06-25 11:30:00 ESD Alliance Master Class: Introduction to Design and EDA Complex semiconductor chips power today’s cell phones, cars, computers, and more. This on-line Master Class will provide non-technical people who work in and around the chip design industry a high-level overview and understanding of how these complex chips are designed.  SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Jul 11, 2025 America/Los_Angeles Register Now to Watch the Recorded Event

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Andrew O. Fung, Ph.D., Director of Business Development, A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates LLC 

Dr. Fung advances product development programs for MEMS-enabled microsystems. He has 25 years of multinational experience in industry teams and research, with broad awareness of integrated microsystems. His track record covers technology innovation, collaborative research, community building, fundraising, and mentorship. Prior to joining AMFitzgerald, Dr. Fung was Team Leader of MEMS, Nanofabrication, and Integration at CMC Microsystems, and Scientific Advisor to Aterica Health Inc. Dr. Fung received his B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Waterloo and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles.

United States

May 7, 2025 NBMC FlexTech MSIG

Hosted by SEMI MSIG

The global medical device market is poised to benefit from miniature sensors that enable increasing instrumentation for data acquisition. Wearable health monitors, precision surgical tools, active implantables, and point-of-care diagnostics continue to drive demand for sensorization. As medtech companies race to innovate, MEMS-based solutions are revolutionizing patient care—enabling real-time monitoring, improving clinical outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Join A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates in this webinar to explore cutting-edge intersections of MEMS and healthcare, from wearable biosensors and intelligent implants to breakthrough microfluidic diagnostics. This session will highlight emerging technology opportunities and key challenges, providing actionable insights for medtech innovators looking to accelerate product development and scale MEMS-enabled devices successfully. 

What You’ll Learn: 

✔ Market trends shaping the future of MEMS in medtech 

✔ How MEMS sensors are transforming patient monitoring and intervention 

✔ Strategies for overcoming design, manufacturing, and regulatory hurdles 

✔ Examples of A.M. Fitzgerald innovations in MEMS-enabled medtech products 

 

Who Should Attend? 

Medtech executives, product managers, R&D leaders, engineers, innovators, and MEMS enthusiasts eager to see how MEMS technology is being integrated into next-generation healthcare solutions. 

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the fast-evolving medtech landscape! 

Register Now to secure your spot.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Precision MedTech with Sensor Solutions

May 7, 2025
8-9am PT

8:00 am - 9:00 am Off Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 08:00:00 2025-05-07 09:00:00 A.M. Fitzgerald Webinar - Empowering Tomorrow’s Precision MedTech with Sensor Solutions Hosted by SEMI MSIGThe global medical device market is poised to benefit from miniature sensors that enable increasing instrumentation for data acquisition. Wearable health monitors, precision surgical tools, active implantables, and point-of-care diagnostics continue to drive demand for sensorization. As medtech companies race to innovate, MEMS-based solutions are revolutionizing patient care—enabling real-time monitoring, improving clinical outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Join A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates in this webinar to explore cutting-edge intersections of MEMS and healthcare, from wearable biosensors and intelligent implants to breakthrough microfluidic diagnostics. This session will highlight emerging technology opportunities and key challenges, providing actionable insights for medtech innovators looking to accelerate product development and scale MEMS-enabled devices successfully. What You’ll Learn: ✔ Market trends shaping the future of MEMS in medtech ✔ How MEMS sensors are transforming patient monitoring and intervention ✔ Strategies for overcoming design, manufacturing, and regulatory hurdles ✔ Examples of A.M. Fitzgerald innovations in MEMS-enabled medtech products  Who Should Attend? Medtech executives, product managers, R&D leaders, engineers, innovators, and MEMS enthusiasts eager to see how MEMS technology is being integrated into next-generation healthcare solutions.  Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the fast-evolving medtech landscape! Register Now to secure your spot. United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public May 1, 2025 Register here

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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. 

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Jul 29, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025 SEMI U

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

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9:30 am - 5:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 09:30:00 2025-07-30 17:00:00 Overview 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]. Germany SEMI.org [email protected] Europe/Berlin public Jul 28, 2025 Europe/Berlin Sold Out

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