Microelectronics enable all aspects of our daily lives (across consumer products, automotive, communication, computer, medical, agriculture), and must all be housed in secure packages. This specialization, jointly developed by ASU and Intel, provides a foundational understanding of what Semiconductor Packaging is, how packaging is designed and made, and how it works to finish, connect and protect functional parts.
Semiconductor Packaging Specialization
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Semiconductor Packaging Specialization
Semiconductor Packaging: Design and Manufacturing. Gain the skills and knowledge to design, manufacture, and protect semiconductors with this comprehensive specialization, developed in partnership with ASU and Intel.
Instructor: Terry Alford
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4.7
(186 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Examine fundamental concepts and terms used in the Semiconductor Packaging industry.
Explore various disciplines utilized in Semiconductor Packaging technologies.
Anticipate future challenges associated with Semiconductor Packaging.
Identify career opportunities in the field of Semiconductor Packaging.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Manufacturing Standards
- Electronic Systems
- Computer Hardware
- Quality Assurance
- Thermal Management
- Reliability
- Manufacturing Operations
- Verification And Validation
- Systems Integration
- Manufacturing Processes
- Electronic Components
- Technology Roadmaps
- Process Improvement
- Process Analysis
- Electronics Engineering
- Electronics
- Process Control
- Semiconductors
- Scalability
- Statistical Process Controls
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Introduction to essential concepts such as length scales, transistor actions and feature sizes of integrated circuits.
Historical observations and trends using Moores Law
Explore the anatomy and function of semiconductor packaging.
Recognize various types of packages and how they differ in materials, design and reliability.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Thermal Management
Category: Reliability
Category: Electronic Components
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Technology Roadmaps
Category: Electronics
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Electronic Systems
Category: Engineering Design Process
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Mechanical Design
What you'll learn
Learn about the various stages of semiconductor package manufacturing.
The role of Process Control Systems in semiconductor manufacturing.
How Process control Systems can help identify and correct process problems.
How to use control charts to monitor process performance.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Product Testing
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Thermal Management
Category: Statistical Process Controls
Category: Process Control
Category: Reliability
Category: Manufacturing Operations
Category: Process Improvement
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Manufacturing Standards
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Process Analysis
Category: Electronics Engineering
Category: Electronics
What you'll learn
Introduction to Pathway for Assembly and Packaging technologies
The evolution and impact of packaging on product performance and innovation.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Reliability
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Technology Roadmaps
Category: Scalability
Category: Systems Integration
Category: Electronics Engineering
Category: Technical Standard
Category: Thermal Management
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