Understanding Semiconductor Technology and Business

The first part of the course covers a short overview of semiconductor design and fabrication steps such as IC design techniques, wafer processing, assembly and packaging. Semiconductor jargon such as process nodes, high and low-k materials, etc.

The second part of course covers semiconductor business such as silicon economics, wafer processing cost, semiconductor revenue forecast, semiconductor driving forces, top semiconductor IDMs, semiconductor competitors based on market share, OEMs, foundries, top tool vendors. The course will discuss semiconductor markets such as PC, memory, wireless, handsets, consumer electronics, automotive, gaming, displays, digital TV, analog, discretes, MEMS and optoelectronics. Will also cover the fastest semiconductor growth markets based on geographic locations and applications.

Next Available Course Dates:

February 6, 2009 ~ Dallas, TX
March 30, 2009 ~ Stuttgart, Germany
July 17, 2009 ~ San Francisco, CA

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We offer this and all courses as On Site Training


WHAT THE COURSE COVERS:
  • Introduction to semiconductor design and fabrication concepts
  • Semiconductor partnerships with foundries/ joint ventures and the asset light strategy that is being utilized
  • Who semiconductor competitors/customers are and the driving forces in the industry
  • Discussions on major semiconductor markets including:
  • Automotive
  • PC
  • Memory
  • Wireless
  • Handsets
  • Consumer
  • Gaming
  • Displays
  • Digital TV
  • Radio

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
  • Human Resources
  • Financial Planners
  • Sales/Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Technical Writers
  • R & M Tech's
  • Operators
  • Legal Counsel
  • Production
  • Training
  • Buyers
  • Customer Service
  • Administration
  • Production Planners
  • Quality
  • Engineering
  • Tool and Material Vendors

INSTRUCTOR:
Denny Frye is the CEO and founder of PTI Seminars, Inc. He worked for Western Electric and NSA (Army Security Agency) as an electrical engineer. His usage of simple analogies and demonstrations allows students to grasp complex chip design and fabrication subjects. He has taught over 2400 short courses on IC design and fabrication to companies such as Intel, Motorola, IBM, HP, Applied Materials, Bell Labs and many more.
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