Issue



SemiconEuropa


03/01/1998







Semicon Europa `98

March 30-April 3

Geneva, Switzerland

SEMICON Europa is an international exposition and conference for semiconductor equipment, materials, and services. Sponsored by SEMI, the 23rd annual SEMICON Europa offers exhibits, technical conferences, business and marketing programs, international standards meetings, and networking opportunities.

Most programs and events will be held at the Palexpo Center in Geneva. The exposition will be open Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; and Thursday, April 2, 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Technical Programs

2nd Productivity Forum: Performance Excellence

Tuesday, March 31, 8:30-12:00

Issues include capital effectiveness, inventory management, spare parts and logistics, and skills management and training.

Future Trends in Microlithography

Tuesday, March 31, 8:30-12:00

Lithography techniques for the next generation of submicron, high-volume

fabrication will be discussed by leading European device and equipment manufacturers.

European SEA Initiative

Tuesday, March 31, 1-4:30

The director of the Semiconductor Equipment Assessment (SEA) initiative office will speak about SEA goals, its global approach, its 300-mm activities, and its cooperation with other international initiatives such as I300I and Selete.

The Flat Panel Display Roundtable

Tuesday, March 31, 1:00-4:30

This program will provide semiconductor equipment and material suppliers with insights into the latest challenges of manufacturing and designing FPDs.

Automation/Miniaturization:

New Challenges for Electronic Packaging

Wednesday, April 1, 8:30-12:00

This seminar will update the latest achievements in the automation of assembly lines and highlight the most recent progress made in chip-scale packaging.

CMP, a Key Enabling Technology

Wednesday, April 1, 8:30-12:00

Chemical mechanical polishing is an alternative planarization method and a necessity for 0.25-?m technology.This program will address improvements in technology, application trends, and the implementation of CMP in the production process.

Evironmentally Conscious Manufacturing

Wednesday, April 1, 1:00-4:30

Experts will discuss two main environmental issues: water supply and alternatives to wafer cleaning.

MEMS: 5th European Microsystems Roundtable

Wednesday, April 1, 1:00-4:30

This conference will focus on microsystems business opportunities, manufacturing and industrialization needs, low-cost access to MST/MEMS, and innovative products.

300 mm - the Fab Challenge 2000

Thursday, April 2, 8:30-12:00

Leading IC manufacturing and equipment company professionals and consortia such as Selete and I300I will present information on the 300-mm transition.

300-mm Silicon - the Key to Conversion

Thursday, April 2, 1:00-4:30

This session will provide status reports on major silicon suppliers, and will discuss standardization opportunities, metrology issues, and the remaining challenges of 300-mm wafers.

Business/Marketing Programs

Semiconductor Processing Technology

Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, 8:30-5:30

Processing basics to be discussed include wafer manufacturing technology, testing and packaging technology, device physics, principles of transistor operation (both bipolar and MOS), factory management microcontamination, and yield.

SEMI Chemical and Gas Manufacturers Group

Tuesday, March 31, 9:00-10:30

Holiday Inn

This meeting will focus on the market statistics program, and environmental, health, and safety issues related to the chemicals and gases industry.

Understanding and Using Cost of Ownership

Wednesday, April 1, 9:00-5:00

This workshop explores how the semiconductor industry uses COO and provides a theoretical and practical understanding of COO concepts and applications.

New Product Introductions

Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, 8:30-5:30

This class emphasizes a professional review of the processes and techniques of managing a successful product introduction.

Equipment and Materials Market Briefing

Thursday, April 2, 8:30-9:30

Elizabeth Schumann, senior market analyst for the SEMI Market Statistics Department, will report on the current status of the semiconductor industry in both Europe and worldwide, analyzing key industry drivers and examining the industry`s immediate and future potential.

The 2nd SEMI All-industry Forum

Monday, March 30, 8:30-4:30

Industry leaders from Europe, Japan, the Asia Pacific region, and the US will assess the challenges of the future, including those in the device industry`s new technology roadmaps.

SEMI International Standards Meetings

Tuesday, March 31 - Thursday, April 2

The SEMI International Standards Program is an open forum for industry professionals from semiconductor equipment and materials suppliers and device manufacturers to address key global industry issues.