ME 577 Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing

Introduction to semiconductor manufacturing technologies and its engineering field. Technologies studied include silicon wafer manufacturing, thermal processes, photolithography, ion implantation, etch, dielectric thin films, metallization, chemical mechanical polishing, assembly, sorting, and testing. Topics cover industry overview, technology trends and common engineering practices. The topics chosen are aligned with real fabrication facilities and are suitable for engineering and science students who want to be process, manufacturing, or equipment engineers in the semiconductor industry.