Semiconductor Devices and Material (SE36-22-0)

SynopsisThis course gives an overview of semiconductor material properties and fundamental concepts for understanding the underlying physical principles of semiconductor device operations. The applications of these basic building blocks for specific semiconductor devices used in modern integrated circuits are also discussed.

What previous participants say about this course
Answers to the question 'what did you like most about the course'

• "Understand on various semiconductor material properties and device based on various technologies" - 5 Sep 05
• "Systematic & linear logical presentation of the material, with reasons explained" - 5 Sep 05
• "Covers current technologies and glimpse into future technologies" - 5 Sep 05
• "The way things / theory are explained - easy to understand" - 5 Sep 05
• "On the devices - how does it works and also the USD protection circuit" - 5 Sep 05
• "Updates on industry trend" - 4 Jul 05
• "The manufacturing process of the semiconductor devices" - 4 Jul 05
• "The new technology for devices" - 4 Jul 05

What You Will Learn

• The Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes
• Technology Trends and Roadmaps
• Review of Material Properties
• Fundamental Concepts of Semiconductors
• Basic Semiconductor Device Structures and Designs
• Practical Device Design Issues and Considerations

Who Should AttendTechnicians, engineers and managers involved in Semiconductor Design, Test, Manufacture or Qualification including:

• Design engineers
• Test engineers
• Yield Analysis engineers
• Product engineers
• Failure Analysis and Reliability engineers
• Packaging engineers
• Application engineers

PrerequisiteEngineering, Science or Material Background. This class is intended as an introduction to the overall semiconductor product flow.

Course MethodologyThis course is presented in an interactive classroom style including tutorial-format with some practice examples.

Course Duration2 days, 9am - 5pm

Course Structure1) Overview of Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes

• From Raw Materials to IC Chips
• Technology Trends
• Roadmaps

2)  Review of Material Properties

• Physical Properties
• Crystal Growth
• Defects
• Reliability

3) Fundamental Concepts of Semiconductors

• Group IV, III, V Characteristics
• Band Theory
• Doping
• Electrical Transports

4) Basic Semiconductor Device Structures and Designs

• PN Diodes
• Schottky Diodes
• FETs
• BJTs
• evolution into Heterojunction Structures (HEMTs, HBTs)

5) Practical Device Design Issues and Considerations

• Practical Diodes
• Ohmic Contacts
• Scaling
• Reliability Considerations