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06/01/1998
Technical Program
July 12-17, 1998
San Francisco and San Jose, CA
This year`s SEMICON West will offer more than 70 technical programs and courses, 35 of them new. Just like last year, the programs are divided between San Francisco and San Jose, with front-end wafer-processing programs in San Francisco and back-end test, assembly, and packaging programs in San Jose. Events begin July 12 and continue through July 17.
Programs in San Francisco will be held at the ANA Hotel San Francisco, the Moscone Convention Center, and the San Francisco Marriott. Programs in San Jose will be held at the San Jose Hilton, McEnery Convention Center, and the San Jose Fairmont. Standards workshops will be held at the San Francisco Marriott and the San Jose Hilton.
The exhibition at San Francisco`s Moscone Center runs from July 13-15, with show hours from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday, and from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday. The exhibition at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center runs from July 15-17, with show hours from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday.
To check for availability of courses or to register on-line, visit the SEMI web site at www.semi.org. Registration is encouraged before June 12 for best selection. If you register for a program or an event, you will automatically receive a badge allowing you to enter the exhibition. For more information, contact SEMI at ph 650/940-6905.
What follows is a chronological list of 1) technical programs and their locations for separately, San Francisco and San Jose; 2) tutorials and education courses; 3) business technology courses; and 4) standards meetings information. Registration fees for the events are listed with each entry. All fees refer to registration after June 12; before June 12, fees are lower.
Sunday
Vacuum Technology for Semiconductor Process Management
Sunday, July 12 - Monday, July 13,
8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Topics to be explored will include the creation and control of vacuum environments, degrees of vacuum and process requirements, vacuum control systems including the appropriate uses of gauges, and troubleshooting techniques.
Registration: $595
Fundamentals and Process Characterization of Ion Implantation
Sunday, July 12 - Monday, July 13,
8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
This two-day course provides a technical introduction to the ion implanter, its operation, its general architecture, and how to troubleshoot the implant process. This is not a basics course.
Registration: $850
Workshop on Gas Distribution Systems
Sunday, July 12, 1:00-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
This is a workshop to exchange information and ideas on contamination control in gas distribution systems and to identify the need for new or improved standards. Technical presentations will be followed by panel discussion featuring experts from the user community.
Registration: $295
Workshop on Contamination in Liquid Chemical Distribution Systems
Sunday, July 12, 1:00-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
Industry experts present an in-depth look at distribution systems for liquid process chemicals, including flexibility, functions, design, performance monitoring, total
cost of ownership, and safety.
Registration: $295
Plasma Etch `98 - Processes and Equipment for the New Millennium
Sunday, July 12, 1:00-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
A group of world-renowned lecturers will track the evolution of plasma etching equipment and processes from the mid-1970s to the present and then focus on evolving trends.
Registration: $295
STEP: Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment RAM and Productivity
Sunday, July 12, 1:00-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
This Standards Technical Education Program will focus on SEMI Standard E10, its benefits to equipment suppliers and end users, and the development of methods and metrics for the measurement of cluster tool RAM.
Registration: $295
STEP: CIM Factory Communications
Sunday, July 12, 1:00-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
This Standards Technical Education Program (STEP) will focus on establishing CIM systems for present and next generation IC or FPD factories. US and Japanese experts will discuss the scenario under consideration for establishing the optimum factory communication environment to support advances in equipment integration.
Registration: $295
Monday
Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Manufacturing Technology
Monday, July 13, 8:00 am-12:00 noon
San Francisco Marriott
A panel of experts from industry and academia will discuss progress in SOI manufacturing technology, a possible replacement for bulk Si substrates in an existing silicon line.
Registration: $295
Symposium on Contamination-Free Manufacturing (CFM) for Semiconductor Processing
Monday, July 13, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
This symposium takes a close look at contamination free manufacturing (CFM) as the primary approach for sustaining and improving yields in semiconductor manufacturing.
Registration: $395
Perfluorocompound (PFC) Technical Update in Cooperation with the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)
Monday, July 13, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
A panel of experts addresses the technical developments needed to attain the semiconductor industry`s PFC emission reduction objectives.
Registration: $295
Tuesday
STEP: SEMI E36, Specification for Electronic Documentation Interchange
Tuesday, July 14, 8:00 am-12:00 noon
San Francisco Marriott
This Standards Technical Education Program (STEP) introduces the SEMI Standard E36 that defines the information architecture (including schema and vocabulary) for the interchange of electronic documentation.
Registration: $295
Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Technology for ULSI Interconnection
Tuesday, July 14, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Learn from industrial and academic researchers worldwide about current and future issues regarding CMP.
Registration: $395
Advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC) Techniques for Process Yield Improvement
Tuesday, July 14, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Learn how to assess the effectiveness of existing SPC tools and procedures used to improve product yield in semiconductor manufacturing.
Registration: $495
Lithography at the Wavelength of Light
Tuesday, July 14, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Gain a complete understanding of the major challenges facing 250-nm technologies and the requirement for optical imaging at the wavelength of light, including tools, resists, photomasks, and metrology.
Registration: $395
Fab Layout Design Methodology: Case of the 300-mm Fabs
Tuesday, July 14, 1:00-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
Effective facility layouts can reduce manufacturing operating expenses by at least 10-30%.
Registration: $495
Wednesday
Workshop on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Semiconductor Processes
Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 am-12:00 noon
Moscone Center
Speakers from the vendor community and users tell how MES contribute to better equipment utilization, improved yields, and quality products.
Registration: $295
Flat Panel Display Manufacturing Technology Conference
Wednesday, July 15
Session 1-E7: 8:00 am-12:00 noon
Session 2-E8: 1:00-5:30 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Gain insight into the latest manufacturing and design challenges of the FPD market with a full market and technology update.
Registration: One session: $295; both sessions: $395
STEP: EHS for the 300-mm Era
Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 am-12:00 noon
San Francisco Marriott
This open forum will explore the efforts and policies of two large IC manufacturers to improve the safety of the semiconductor manufacturing process, reduce the discharge of hazardous materials into the environment, and conserve scarce energy and natural resources.
Registration: $295
Symposium on Advanced Lithography for 130 ?m and Below
Wednesday, July 15, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
San Francisco Marriott
A distinguished panel of experts will examine the promise and problems of developing optical lithography useful in the manufacture of semiconductors at geometries smaller than 180 ?m.
Registration: $395
MEMS Producers Discuss Future Equipment and Materials Needs
Wednesday, July 15, 1:00-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
The market for miniaturization of microelectronic manufacturing systems (MEMS) is growing, but manufacturers face significant problems.
Registration: $295
Materials Characterization Strategy for the Giga-Bit DRAM Era II
Wednesday, July 15, 1:00-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Topics include trace and surface analysis, defect-free manufacturing, and particle measurement techniques.
Registration: $295
Tuesday
Semiconductor Packaging Symposium - Session 1: High Density Organic Packaging
Tuesday, July 14
8:30 am-12:00 noon
San Jose Hilton and Towers
A panel of industry experts will review topics such as: high density silicon platforms, electronic packaging, flip chip BGA applications, interconnect technology, laminated chip package technology, microBGA on printed wiring boards, and high-performance laminated chip package technology.
Registration: $485. Note: Fee includes admission to all sessions. Sessions are interchangeable.
Semiconductor Packaging Symposium - Session 2: Reliability and Performance
Tuesday, July 14, 8:30 am-12:00 noon
San Jose Hilton and Towers
A panel of experts will explore topics on thermal, electrical, and mechanical reliability and the performance of various package types from surface mount plastic packages to BGAs.
Registration: $485. Note: Fee includes admission to all sessions. Sessions are interchangeable.
Wednesday
Semiconductor Packaging Symposium - Session 3: New Developments in Packaging Interconnection
Wednesday, July 15, 8:30 am-12:00 noon
San Jose Hilton and Towers
Learn about the latest developmentsand trends in interconnect technology at this symposium, ranging from ultra fine pitch wirebond to direct chip attach and flip chip alternatives.
Registration: $485. Note: Fee includes admission to all sessions. Sessions are interchangeable.
Semiconductor Packaging Symposium - Session 4: Advances in Ball Grid Array
Wednesday, July 15
8:30 am-12:00 noon
San Jose Hilton and Towers
This session reports on the latest developments in BGA technology from the viewpoints of component manufacturers, suppliers, and end users.
Registration: $485. Note: Fee includes admission to all sessions. Sessions are interchangeable.
Jitter Analysis 101 - A Foundation for Jitter Measurements
Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Jose Fairmont
Improve your ability to track the source of signal jitter, measure it, and limit its impact on overall device performance.
Registration: $495
Strategies for Rapid Technology Implementation Workshop
Wednesday, July 15, 1:00-5:00 pm
San Jose Fairmont
Join other packaging experts and users in a discussion of the major technical and commercial barriers to the use of new technologies in the electronics industry.
Registration: $295
Thursday
Semiconductor Packaging Symposium - Session 5: Chip Scale Packaging
Thursday, July 16, 8:30 am-12:00 noon
San Jose Hilton and Towers
Acquire advanced knowledge of the latest manufacturing and cost developments and trends in chip scale packaging. A panel of experts explores equipment, processing, inspection, and materials issues pertaining to high-volume manufacturing.
Registration: $485. Note: Fee includes admission to all sessions. Sessions are interchangeable.
Semiconductor Packaging Symposium - Session 6: Material Challenges in Packaging
Thursday, July 16, 8:30 am-12:00 noon
San Jose Hilton and Towers
A panel of industry and research institute experts will focus on the new materials being developed in reponse to the IC packaging and assembly challenges posed by the computer, telecommunication, and automotive industries. This session will specifically address new adhesives, interfaces, encapsulants, substrates, and other applications.
Registration: $485. Note: Fee includes admission to all sessions. Sessions are interchangeable.
Seventh Annual Manufacturing Test Conference - Session 1: Strategic Management of Test
Thursday, July 16, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
San Jose Hilton and Towers
Session I focuses on the testing challenges and issues facing semiconductor companies, ATE suppliers, and subcontract vendors. Included in this session will be discussions of strategies for the handling of complex advanced packages; the economic considerations of outsource testing; and ATE vendor views of the testing challenges for the new millenium.
Registration: $295
Test, Assembly and Packaging (TAP) Vision Conference
Thursday, July 16, 1:00-5:00 pm
San Jose Hilton and Towers
This session presents the latest use of vision applications in TAP along with case studies that will help personnel meet cost, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
Registration: $295
Step: EHS for the 300-mm Era
Thursday, July 16, 1:00-5:00 pm
San Jose Hilton and Towers
See listing under San Francisco Events, Wednesday.
Registration: $295
Friday
Seventh Annual Manufacturing Test Conference - Session 2: Emerging Technologies for System-On-A-Chip
Friday, July 17, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
San Jose Hilton and Towers
Session 2 will focus on the trend in the semiconductor industry toward more complex mixed-signal chips, and ultimately, to system-on-a-chip.
Registration: $295
Semiconductor Processing Technology
Thursday, July 9 - Saturday, July 11,
8:00 am-5:00 pm
ANA Hotel San Francisco &
Thursday, July 16 - Saturday, July 18,
8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Jose Fairmont
To measure the downstream impact of equipment and materials problems, you need to know the fundamental steps in semiconductor processing technology from front end through final test. This course will familiarize you with each step so you can support your customers and their problems.
Registration: $1350
Design Practices for Higher Equipment Reliability Tutorial
Monday, July 13, 8:00 am-12:00 noon
San Francisco Marriott
Learn how to improve the reliability of equipment at the design stage, including classroom presentation and hands-on experience. A seven-step design improvement process will be introduced.
Registration: $395
Resolution Enhancement Technologies (RET) in Optical Lithography Tutorial
Monday, July 13, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
This day-long tutorial aims to teach you everything you need to know to form your own opinion about the feasibility of RET and its impact on your own specific IC manufacturing process or technology.
Registration: $495
Microlectronic Manufacturing Systems (MEMS) Technology
Tuesday, July 14, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
This introduction to miniaturization of MEMS technology will show you how semiconductor materials and equipment suppliers can help to advance it.
Registration: $495
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) for Integrated Circuits Tutorial
Tuesday, July 14, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
San Francisco Marriott
This course will provide you with the concepts and models necessary for a comprehensive understanding of CVD.
Registration: $450
IC Trends, Packaging, and Testing Issues: An Introduction for Test Engineers Tutorial
Tuesday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 15,
8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Jose Hilton and Towers
This course gives a comprehensive look at the difficult challenges facing IC packaging and testing such as business and technology trends and technical aspects.
Registration: $875
Advanced Packaging Technologies Tutorial
Tuesday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 15,
8:30 am-5:30 pm
San Jose Hilton and Towers
This intensive tutorial covers all aspects of modern semiconductor packaging from materials selection and interconnect technologies to manufacturing, quality, and reliability considerations.
Registration: $695
Process Integration and Device Characterization in Microelectronic Manufacturing Tutorial
Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the potential manufacturing and integration problems involved in submicron manufacturing technologies, such as integration issues, device characterization, and yield and reliability considerations.
Registration: $495
Integrated Circuit Yields Tutorial
Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Practical examples and theoretical information are combined to provide the skills and information you need for a fuller understanding of IC manufacturing yields.
Registration: $495
Digital IC Test Engineering Tutorial
Wednesday, July 15, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Jose Fairmont
This course is designed for users of digital VLSI test systems. The experienced instructor will present the latest developments in today`s state-of-the-art testers, and their hardware and software attributes.
Registration: $530
Planarization Processes for ULSI Fabrication to the Year 2003
Wednesday, July 15, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
Gain a global understanding of the challenges facing current process technology for planarizing semiconductor devices, and the paths of likely technological evolution.
Registration: $495
Benchmarking: A Tool for Success Tutorial
Wednesday, July 15
1:00-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Learn how to apply benchmarking concepts and tools to your specific area of interest.
Registration: $395
Polymers for Electronic Packaging Tutorial
Thursday, July 16, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
San Jose Fairmont
Acquire a thorough understanding of polymeric materials and their importance in the advances of electronic packaging and interconnect technologies.
Registration: $495
High Performance Multichip Module (MCM) Materials and Technologies Tutorial
Thursday, July 16, 1:00-5:30 pm
San Jose Hilton and Towers
Learn about the latest and most basic materials and process technologies involved in high-performance MCMs. The characteristics and properties of those materials and technologies will be examined.
Registration: $395
DC Test Methodologies for Digital Circuits (DC) Tutorial
Friday, July 17, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Jose Fairmont
This course explains the concepts and techniques of DC testing used to verify the DC characteristics of digital semiconductor circuits. The purpose of each test is explained first, then the step-by-step process of the test is defined. Actual test results are then used to illustrate the possible pass/fail results.
Registration: $499
Flip Chip Technologies Tutorial
Friday, July 17, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
San Jose Fairmont
In this tutorial, you will learn all aspects of flip chip technology, including different interconnect, underfill and wafer bumping methods; cost, quality and reliability considerations; as well as equipment and assembly variables.
Registration: $495
Making Major Sales (Spin Selling)
Sunday, July 12 - Monday, July 13
8:00 am-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Learn new behaviors and a sales methodology that will help you develop more profitable relationships in business-to-business selling. A questioning strategy is featured that will help uncover customers` needs.
Registration: $1195
Ergonomic Design for the Semiconductor Industry
Sunday, July 12, 8:30 am-5:00 pm and
Monday, July 13, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
San Francisco Marriott &
Friday, July 17, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
& Saturday, July 18, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
San Jose Fairmont
This course introduces you to SEMI S8-95 "Safety Guidelines for Ergonomics/ Human Factors Engineering of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment," the industry-established guideline for the application of ergonomics in the design and evaluation of semiconductor tools.
Registration: $695
Winning Customer Satisfaction
Sunday, July 12, 8:30 am-5:30 pm and
Monday, July 13, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
ANA Hotel San Francisco
This workshop gives technically oriented personnel the interpersonal skills needed for success in sales, service, and marketing.
Registration: $1,095
SEMI Enabling Products and Services Section (EPSS) Meeting
Monday, July 13, 8:00 am-9:30 am
San Francisco Marriott
The EPSS is concentrating on a program that generates information and insight on how suppliers can more effectively communicate with their chipmaker customers.
Registration Fee: Free. Preregistration is not required. To guarantee your seat, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting.
EHS International Compliance and Regulatory Update
Monday, July 13, 8:30 am-12:00 noon
Moscone Center
This update presents the regional health, safety, and environmental compliance and regulatory requirements for the semiconductor industry.
Registration: $295
Working Effectively with Asia: Cross-Cultural Awareness and Skills
Monday, July 13, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
This course covers issues such as cultural awareness and expected protocol in business and social situations.
Registration: $395
Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Improving Equipment Productivity
Monday, July 13, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
ANA Hotel San Francisco
Gain the tools necessary to benchmark and communicate equipment productivity to IC manufacturers.
Registration: $650
The Global 300-mm Transition
Tuesday, July 14
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Moscone Center
Presentations by key industry representatives will give updates on the success of the industry`s transition to 300 mm.
Registration: $395
Equipment and Materials Market Briefing
Tuesday, July 14, 8:30-9:30 am
Moscone Center
SEMI senior market analyst Elizabeth Schumann offers a mid-year look at the worldwide semiconductor equipment and materials markets.
Registration: $150
Competitive Marketing Strategy: The Lanchester Equation
Tuesday, July 14, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
ANA Hotel San Francisco
This class covers all aspects of the "Lanchester" sales and marketing strategy developed by F.W. Lanchester in 1916 and modified for marketing by Japanese researchers.
Registration: $650
SEMI Chemical and Gas Manufacturers Group
Tuesday, July 14, 10:00-11:30 am
San Francisco Marriott
Join other SEMI chemical and gas manufacturers in a discussion.
Registration: Free. Preregistration is not required. To guarantee your seat, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the meeting.
Forecasting Techniques for the SEM Industry
Tuesday, July 14, 1:00-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Review major forecasting techniques used in the semiconductor equipment and materials industry. Learn how to locate your current position in the business cycle.
Registration: $350
EHS Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 3:00-6:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Obtain an up-to-date status report on the recent development and design of semiconductor manufacturing equipment offering increased levels of fire protection.
Registration: Free. Preregistration is not required.
Software Management for Senior Executives Course
Wednesday, July 15, 1:00-5:00 pm
San Francisco Marriott
Learn how to improve the management and development of software-intensive systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
Registration: $395
Equipment and Materials Market Briefing
Thursday, July 16, 8:30-9:30 am
San Jose Convention Center
SEMI market analyst John Schuler offers a mid-year look at the worldwide semiconductor equipment and materials markets.
Registration: $150
International Packaging Strategy Symposium
Thursday, July 16, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
San Jose Fairmont
This symposium serves to improve communication among system integrators, IC device manufacturers, and equipment and materials suppliers.
Registration: $395
This year, SEMI is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its standards programs. The more than 120 standards workshops at SEMICON West are open to all interested parties, at no charge, and do not require preregistration. In order to guarantee your seat, please arrive 30 minutes before the workshop begins. A full list of standards is available on the web at this address: dom.semi.org/web/wstandards.nsf/
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