Intro to Semiconductors
Intro to Semiconductors provides hands-on exposure to the fundamental processes used in modern semiconductor manufacturing, linking device physics to integrated circuit fabrication. The course introduces the overall semiconductor manufacturing process flow and emphasizes the role of cleanroom practices, safety, and process control. Through guided experiments, students gain practical experience with core fabrication and characterization techniques including photolithography, thin-film deposition, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and etching processes.
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Description
This VIP course provides hands-on exposure to the fundamental processes used in modern semiconductor manufacturing, linking device physics to integrated circuit fabrication. The course introduces the overall semiconductor manufacturing process flow and emphasizes the role of cleanroom practices, safety, and process control. Through guided experiments, students gain practical experience with core fabrication and characterization techniques including photolithography, thin-film deposition, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and etching processes.
Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods are introduced and applied to real process data to assess variability, yield, and process capability.
Relevant technologies
- Semiconductor device physics, design, fabrication, and characterization
- Statistical process control (SPC)