Learn the basics of chip fabrication from an expert - from basic transistors to step-by-step build sequences.
The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) presents
Integrated Circuit Fabrication and Yield Control
A 2-day course ideal for engineers, technicians, sales persons, account managers, executives and others who need basic fabrication knowledge and perspective to deal effectively with customers and make informed decisions.
Dr. Ernest Levine’s specialty is chip fabrication. A faculty member at CNSE, Levine draws upon his 25 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience at IBM, working on diverse problems associated with building devices and interconnects. His lively, engaging style is top-rated by past course attendees.
More about the instructor
This course blends the details of the step-by-step build sequence with micrographs and explanations of defects and problems encountered during the build, as well as future changes expected in build structures. Examples of typical slides explained in the course are shown below.
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To download course material, click on below links:
IC Fabrication Part I
IC Fabrication Part II
IC Fabrication Part III
Who should attend:
Engineers, technicians, sales persons, account managers and executives. This course is ideal for those who need basic fabrication knowledge and perspective to deal effectively with customers and make informed decisions.
Tuition for the two-day course is $1,175, which includes continental breakfast and lunch both days, plus notes of the course.
To Register for the future courses, send an email to elevine@uamail.albany.edu with the class date in the subject line and include your company name, address and phone number in the email.
Upcoming Course Dates:
April 12-13, 2010, CNSE's Albany NanoTech Complex, Albany, NY
This course can also be taught at your place of business – call Dr. Levine for details.
Many have said this is the best course on IC fabrication they have ever taken!
Here's what attendees from past IC Fab classes have to say:
"I liked the fact that a tremendous amount of information was available and covered in two short days. I like moving quickly through material. The slides were good in that they were packed with ‘notes' to provide a refresher later on. I am glad Ernie is current on today's processes. I especially appreciated Ernie's enthusiasm and knowledge. He is a real kick! "
- Todd Lynch, SiliconImage
"Total relevance to my work in the semiconductor industry. Excellent up-to-date course materials that will serve as a valuable reference long after the course. Ernie has genuine focus on helping the students to understand the material. He has a talent for explaining abstruse semiconductor terminology in easy understandable terms. Ernie's frank, up-front style takes some time to adapt to, but within an hour of the start of the course, I was in the groove and learning a ton. Thanks Ernie! I have already recommended this course to my colleagues."
- Ian Cook, AMD
“Your class was one of the best that I’ve taken. It was focused, organized, energetic and the material sunk in. I walked away meeting the objective that you established (being able to talk shop with fab people) *and* understanding the technology drivers (how a fet works, timing, etc.) that dictate the fab methods. It was great. Thanks.”
- Walter Dauksher, Avago Technologies
“I would recommend your course, and have, to everyone. I have raved about it to my colleagues.”
- Michael Danylchuk, Soitec Sales Manager
“...[what] sets the course far apart is your presentation style... you successfully demystify what can be enigmatic topics.”
- Troy Metcalf, BOC Edwards
“I have attended many work shops and tutorials over the years and typically I come away very disappointed that the material presented was of poor quality and not what I expected. Not the case with your class; the only disappointment was that it had to come to an end. I want to thank you for sharing your years of education and process knowledge with an understanding and 'passion' that I haven’t seen in quite some time! I certainly will be able to discuss many fabrication processes with a better understanding and certainly with a level of confidence that I never had. Once again... many thanks.”
- Thomas J. Zanatta, Symbol Technologies Inc.
Course sponsor: Solid State Technology magazine
