Fundamentals of Metallization

Pinnacle Training International Seminars, Inc. has developed a program explaining the basics of Metallization. This course is designed to give a one day explanation of Metallization to Equipment Sales & Marketing, Production and Engineering personnel in the semiconductor industry. Pinnacle Training writes the material so the Layperson and Engineer can understand!

Next Available Course Dates:

December 2, 2008 ~ Dallas, TX
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We offer this and all courses as On Site Training


WHAT THE COURSE COVERS:

  • Fundamentals of IC Metallization
  • Introduction to Chemical Reactions and Sputtering
  • Essential Metallization Concepts and Terminolgy
  • Conducting Film Deposition Process and Methods
  • Conducting Films: Properties & Applications
  • Basic Metallization System Architecture
  • Physical Vapor Deposition Metallization Technology
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition Metallization Technology
  • Metallization Safety Issues

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Process Operators
  • Equipment Engineers
  • R & M Technicians
  • Process Technicians
  • Engineering
  • Tools and Material Vendors
  • Other personnel who would like an explanation of Metallization.

This course includes a Metallization manual with color illustrations and three handouts: 1) Periodic Table, 2) 3 Metal Layer Chart, and 3)Typical Metal Stack Configuration Chart.

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. John Karonika is a senior staff instructor at PTI Seminars.  He has over twelve years experience teaching various technical and semiconductor courses at the University of Houston, Texas A&M University System, and PTI Seminars. He has designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated customized training courses for major U.S. semiconductor corporations. His Ph.D. dissertation was "The Role of Distance Education in Corporate Training in the United States Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry”. Dr Karonika is a well-respected industry instructor and has taught hundreds of short courses on Ion Implantation, CVD, Process Overview, and Metallization to engineers and operators worldwide at companies such as Intel, Motorola, Applied Materials, Texas Instruments, and numerous others.


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