A study of electric power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, fuses, and relays. Includes electric motor controllers and servo systems. Students study the history of the semiconductor industry, manufacturing process overview, the industry's structure and organization, and employment opportunities. In this certificate capstone course, students will study various aspects of manufacturing while applying knowledge and experience learned from previous courses. Classes include computer usage in a manufacturing environment, workplace simulation, and case studies.
Students study several processes, materials, and equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Areas of study include wafer preparation, contamination, control, oxidation, diffusion, and thin films. A study of vacuum principles and RF plasma systems in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Vacuum topics include principles, components, systems, leak detection, and safety practices. RF plasma topics include plasma physics, RF power amplification and oscillators, transmission line, impedance matching, and safety. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.