2024 NCKU AISSMSEMICONDUCTOR SUMMERSCHOOL
July 17-August 3, 2024

Discipline Integration for Sustainable Innovation

Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

The 2024 NCKU AISSM Semiconductor
About the Program
Summer School is a unique opportunity forstudents from around the world to comestudy at NCKU, one of the top universities in Taiwan. For 2024, the summer
school will offer a special session on integrated circuit design with lab work,in addition to the introductory session on semiconductor technology andsupply chain. The courses will be taught in English and confer NCKU credits.
As part of the summer school, participating students will have a oneday class at the Newcomer Training Center of TSMC in Taichung, theworld's largest semiconductor foundry, where students will learn about
the standard manufacturing process in the industry. Furthermore, thesummer school will arrange visits to the Taiwan Semiconductor ResearchInstitute, the national research center for semiconductor technology,
where students will see the state-of-the-art facilities and equipment forsemiconductor research and development.
In addition to the academic activities, the summer school will also
provide cultural tours to Taipei 101, temples, historical sites, and modern
art exhibitions in Taipei or Kaohsiung, the two largest cities in Taiwan.
We would like to provide this summer program to international
students, where they can experience the advancements in semiconductor
technology and learn about the cultural and economic developments inTaiwan. Enhancing mutual understanding and prosperity with ouracademic and industrial partners around the world is our pivotal
dedication pursued at the Academy of Innovative Semiconductor andSustainable Manufacturing in Tainan, Taiwan.
We welcome you to join us to experience the beauty of technology inTaiwan.

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Program Organizers

Assoc. Dean Prof. Jen-Sue Chen
Director Prof. Lih-Yih Chiou, Program on Integrated Circuit Design
Director Assoc. Prof. Wei-Chen Tu, Program on Semiconductor
Manufacturing Technology
Director Prof. Wen-Dung Hsu, Program on Semiconductor Packagingand Testing
Director Prof. Chin-Shan Lue, Program on Key Materials
Director Prof. Shih-kang Lin, Program on Smart and SustainableManufacturing

Program Calendar

July 17-August 3, 2024

Courses*Session
1WED
July 17FRI
July 26

A: Digital IC Design andSynthesis

9-day program

B: Analog IC Designand Layout

9-day program

C: The Essentials ofSession Semiconductor
2Technology and Supply
ChainsWhole Program**SUNSAT
July 28 August 3

7-day program

18-day Program (16 days + 2 days forrecess)*Course A and Course B will run in parallel. Students will choose one
course to study during July 17-26 in Session 1.
** A full participation in the whole program, comprised of 2 sessions, isrecommended. Students may opt for either session only, however, basedon their training and availability.
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Session 1: Course ACourse Title
Teaching Dates Credits Name of Instructor
Digital IC Design
Prof. Lih-Yih Chiou et.
July 17 – July 26
3and Synthesisal.
Description
The next-generation electronic system will have billions of transistors
on a chip. To design such a complex system, designers must understandsystem design issues to cope with this daunting task. The course targets
senior undergraduate or fresh graduate students to provide adequate
background for designing a moderate-size system and emphasizes thebalance between theory and hands-on. Upon completing this course,
you shall have a. This course will teach you 1) VLSI system design flow,2) primary EDA tools, and 3) moderate-size HDL coding.
Topics & Lab work
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Verilog Baics
Dataflow and Behavioral Modeling
Behavioral Modeling
Combinational & Sequential Modules
Sequential and Parallel Blocks
Synthesis Basics and Examples
Coding Style
Verification and Testing
Remark-Language: Taught in English-Prerequisites: 1.C or C++ Programming Skills; 2. Logic System Design;
3. Computer Organization-Appropriate level: senior undergraduate and fresh graduate students

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Session 1: Course B
Course Title

Teaching Dates

Credits

Name of Instructor

3

Prof. Shuenn-Yuh
Lee et. al.

Analog IC Design
July 17 – July 26
and Layout

Description
Analog integrated circuits are integrated circuits that represent
continuous signals in electrical form. They are circuits dealing withsignals free to vary from zero to full power supply voltage. Analog
integrated circuits include operational amplifiers, power management
circuits, and sensors. To design such a circuit, designers must
understand the device physics, transistor amplifier, differential
amplifier, and operational amplifier. The course targets senior
undergraduate or fresh graduate students to learn the basic design ofanalog integrated circuits and simulation. Upon completing this course,
you shall learn the following skills: 1. Basic MOS Device Physics, 2.
Single-stage amplifier, 3. Frequency response, 4. Operational amplifier.
Topics & Lab work
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Basic MOS Device Physics and Single-Stage Amplifiers
Current Mirrors and Frequency Response
Ideal OPAMP and Finite gain and bandwidth effects
Basic OPAMP Architecture
Fully differential OPAMP and Advance Current Mirror
Stability and Frequency Compensation
Two-Stage OPAMP and Layout

Remark-Tools: HSPICE, Technology Files-Language: Taught in English-Prerequisites: Electronic Circuits (intermediate level), MicroelectronicCircuits-Appropriate level: senior undergraduate and fresh graduate students
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Session 2: Course C
Course Title

Teaching Dates

Credits

Name of Instructor

3Prof. Jen-Sue Chenet. al.

The Essentials ofSemiconductor
July 28- August 3
Technology andSupply Chains

Description
The most comprehensive selection of topics offered by the Academy ofInnovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing of NCKU.
With a theme on the essentials of semiconductor technology andsupply chains, a series of lectures will be delivered by both theAcademy’s faculty and industry experts from top-notch research
centers and businesses in Taiwan for an inclusive presentation of thissubject. The topics will include IC design, techniques of nanomaterials
and nanocomposites, fundamentals of device physics and fabrication,advanced packaging technology with AI, IoT, and 5G application, digitaltwin and IC packaging, VLSI process integration, and device
measurement.
Topics
1. IC Design Overview (Program on Integrated Circuit Design)
2. Advanced Semiconductor Technology (Program on Semiconductor
Manufacturing Technology)
3. Latest Trend on Semiconductor Materials by Applied Materials
Taiwan (Program on Semiconductor Packaging and Testing)
4. Techniques of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites (Program onKey Materials)
5. - Circular Economy of Electronics Industry (Program on Smart andSustainable Manufacturing)
Remark-Language: Taught in English-Prerequisites: engineering backgrounds-Appropriate level: senior undergraduate and fresh graduate students
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Program Dates
On-Campus Dormitory Check-in

July 16

Opening Ceremony

July 17

Session 1: Digital IC Design and Synthesis OR
Analog IC Design and Layout

July 17 – July 26

Cultural Tour: Taipei 101 & Hsing-Tian Temple

July 20

Final Presentation-Session 1

July 26

Session 2: The Essentials of Semiconductor
Technology and Supply Chains

July 28 – August 3

Tour: Kaohsiung Pier-2 Art Center &Hongmaokang Cultural Park

July 28

Field Study: TSMC Newcomer Training Center

July 31

Lab tour: TSRI- Heterogeneous Chip
Integration Lab

July 29

Field Trip: TSRI- Heterogeneous Integrationand Manufacturing Lab

August 1

Final Presentation-Session 2

August 3

On-Campus Dormitory Check-out

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Faculty-led Partnership
Application & Nomination

Onward from December 2023 until
February 7, 2024
Partner Nomination & Student
Application Deadlines
Partner Nomination by
January 20, 2024
Student Application by
February 7, 2024

Number of nominees from eachpartner university

4Eligibility

Student Level
Financial Support

Nomination by the partner
universities

By invitation- students
recommended by professors fromthe partner universities that haveeffective agreements or are
undergoing collaborative plans
with NCKU AISSM
Senior undergraduate or fresh
graduate students
Enclosed on the call for
nomination letter
The contacts of partner
universities will need to complete
the nomination form provided on
the call for nomination letter viaemail. The instructions forapplication will be provided to thenominees.

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Application for Individual Students

Onward from December 2023 until April
15, 2024
Application Deadlines

Eligibility
Student Level

Financial Support
Application Portal

Early Bird Rate by March 31,2024
 Regular Rate by April 15, 2024
Currently enrolled college
students with engineering
backgrounds
Senior undergraduate and fresh
graduate students
Students from the partner
universities of NCKU will have a
40% discount off the regularprogram fees.
APPLICATION

Required Documents for Application
Enrollment
Certificate

Photo ID

Head Shot
Photo
Nomination
letterScanned copy of the applicant’s certificate ofenrollment, supporting documents, or student ID card
proving his/her status as a currently enrolled student of
his/her home university.
Scanned copy (two sides, if any) of any of the following-Passport’s ID page for students from universities inforeign countries-National ID card or other types of official photo IDs for
Taiwanese students- ARC Card for overseas students studying in Taiwan
The digital form in a picture format
Required for nominees on Faculty-led Partnership
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Application and Program Fees Schedule
Application Fee

USD 65 (not refundable)
Program Fees*-Regular Rate

Whole program: USD 3,960 / Early Bird: USD
3,168
One session: USD 2,160 / Early Bird: USD
1,728

Early Bird Discount (20%) will beavailable for the applicants who finish
their application by March 31, 2024.

Program Fees-Special Rates for
Partners

Whole program: USD 2,376 / Early Bird: USD
1,900
One session: USD 1,296 / Early Bird: USD
1,037


for students fromthe partner
universities of NCKU
Early Bird Discount (20%) will be(Please refer to theavailable for the applicants who finish
inquiry webpage of
their application by March 31, 2024.
NCKU OIA’s
partnership to see ifeligible.)
Full Refund before June 5, 2024
50% Refund before June 26, 2024
Refund policies

No refund will be available after June 26, 2024.
Bank fees for wire transfer transactions will be
paid by the applicants and will be deducted
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from the fees returned.
*The program fees cover meals during class time, field trips, and cultural
tours. It doesn’t include accommodation costs, airfare and airport taxes,
local transportation costs, travel insurance, visas, meals after class, orpersonal expenses.

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On-Campus Dormitory
About NCKU On- NCKU has a variety of dormitories. Double rooms
campusor bigger bedsit rooms accommodating 3 or 4Dormitory
people are offered.
Campus of the Dorm for female students
SHENG-LI CAMPUS- 10 min-walk to EE departmentbuilding.
Campus of Dorm options for male students-SHENG-LI CAMPUS- 10 min-walk to EE
department building.
-CHING-YEH CAMPUS- 10 min-walk to EE
department building.
-KUANG-FU CAMPUS- 15 min-walk to EE
department building.

Cost

Room Amenities

Participants, who sign up for the dormitory, will beassigned rooms by the Housing Service Division ofNCKU based on the demands from the whole
university during the summer.
 Session 1 (7/16-27): NTD $2900 (aboutUSD$94)
 Session 2 (7/27-8/4)): NTD $2300 (aboutUSD$74)
 Whole Program (7/16-8/4): NTD $4700 (aboutUSD$152)
Refund policy:
50% can be refunded if the applicant cancels theorder by 5/31, 2024. No refund can be madeafterward.
Tables, chairs, bed frames, wardrobes, and shared
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bathrooms are provided.
SuggestedSleeping bag (rented service can be arranged);personal items to Pillow(s); Toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, towels,bring or buy
toothpaste, toothbrush, bathroom slippers fortravelers)
Dormitory Album webpage
Note: Off-campus housing, such as youth hostels around the NCKU
campus, is available for the students to consider for their accommodation
arrangement. Participants can book rooms with a hotel or hostel at theirown discretions. Applicants shall indicate their accommodation plans
during the application process.

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Dates for Admission and Predeparture
Preparation
Last day forapplicationApplication
Review andConfirmation
Notice for Making
Payment
Last day to Make
Payment
Approval
Announcement
and Departure
Preparation
NoticeFebruary 7, 2024, for the faculty-led
partnership nominees
April 15, 2024, for the individual applicantsIn 5 working days after submission
April 22, 2024
April 30, 2024
May 15, 2024
If a participant needs an admission letter issued by
the program to apply for an entry visa of Taiwan,
they shall indicate this choice on the application
form.

Insurance

All participants visiting from foreign countries arerequired to purchase a personal travel insurance
plan with medical coverage for the whole period of
their trip in Taiwan BEFORE they enter Taiwan. A
provision of the insurance statement copy will be
required upon their arrival at NCKU.

Entry Visa

Visa-Exempt Entry
Participants should check if they are eligible for thevisa exemption program.
Visitor Visas
If not eligible for the visa exemption, participants
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Certificate ofCompletion &Transcript

Participants will be able to receive the certificate ofcompletion at the final presentation. The softcopy
NCKU transcript containing the course(s) taken will
be provided via email by October 15, 2024. If theparticipants need to receive the hardcopy
documents, they shall indicate this requirement on
the application form and provide the mailingaddress to the program.
For those who need credit recognition, please
consult their home departments for the related
policies of home universities.

Program Website
2024 NCKU AISSM Semiconductor Summer School
The website contains the latest details about the program. Please checkthe website regularly for any changes to the program information.
Program ContactMs. Kacie Liu
Email: kacieliu@gs.ncku.edu.tw / Tel: +886-6-2757575 #35000-105

Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing
National Cheng Kung University
No. 1, Daxue Road, East District, Tainan City 70101, Taiwan, ROC
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