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.

This course is suitable for anyone seeking a better understanding of the semiconductor industry, market leaders, terminology, business, and the semiconductor ecosystem.

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.

Training by: Denny Frye, Instructor, PT International

Denny Frye is the CEO of PT International, LLC and has taught over 3000 seminars on semiconductor technology since 1978. He has been invited to teach on-site to industry giants such as Intel, Apple, Applied Materials, KLA, Bell Labs, ST Micro, NXP, Lam Research, IBM, Analog Devices, Qualcomm, Nvidia and hundreds more. His ability to teach complex subject matter to technical and non-technical students has made him a favorite presenter. He also worked for Western Electric as a semiconductor and systems engineer, NSA and the Underground Pentagon.