As scientists, we have a tendency to classify and categorize. It’s our way of comparing and contrasting things in our world. Some of these classifications stick and some don’t. For instance at the start of 3D a decade or so ago, Eric Beyne of IMEC laid out a perfectly reasonable classification of 3D structures based on the level of interconnect they were making. [ Link] It made all the sense i... »
The semiconductor industry could learn a few things from Santa’s elves. How about devices that package themselves? These guys may be onto something. Check it out. »
According to Yole Développement (Yole), the MEMS packaging market will grow from US$2.56 billion in 2016 to US$6.46 billion in 2022, showing a 16.7% CAGR[1] over this period. The MEMS packaging market’s value is growing faster than the MEMS device market’s value: respectively, a 16.7% CAGR for packaging versus 14.1% for devices, during the period 2016 – 2022. Under this dynamic context,... »
. While on a recent visit to UnitySC in Grenoble, France, I spent some time visiting with a semiconductor process equipment company that shares the same cleanroom space: KOBUS. Named for a genus of the African antelope for its elegance and speed, the company has developed a unique approach to deposition for through silicon via (TSV) metallization processes (barrier, seed and fill) combining the pe... »
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In the past year, I have written short pieces explaining how Path Finding methodology can proactively help identify viable solutions or reactively identify solutions if something changes during manufacturing. The next few blogs will look at specific examples using a PF tool to help separate the ‘wheat from the chaff’. Signal Assignments When I was designing ASICs/SOCs at VLSI Technology, we no... »
And what are we going to do about it in 2015…? A moment ago I finished reading my predictions for 2014. I wrote them on January 11, 2014, almost exactly one year ago. After convincing myself that I was roughly on target, I am going to stick my neck out again, and, hopefully, give you some food for thought. I hope you can agree with me that my previous predictions, emphasizing good prospects for... »
The IEEE International Conference on 3D System Integration (3DIC) was held in Kinsale, Cork, Ireland in December, 2014. The three day conference covered all 3D IC topics, including 3D process technology, materials, equipment, circuits technology, design methodology, thermal effects and applications. The 2014 conference was very successful with a great atmosphere with vigorous discussion and lots o... »
SEMICON West 2014 brought its usual flurry of supplier announcements on new equipment and process improvements; but there weren’t as many focused on 3D technologies as there have been in past years. This is likely due to the fact that some players are holding off until 3D hits it big and they get some return on their investment. But for the true die-hards, they’re not letting a little thing li... »
CIRCL CV310i module is an advanced Wafer Edge inspection, metrology and profiling system tailored for Advanced Wafer Level Packaging. Simultaneous wafer edge inspection and metrology enables comprehensive data collection from all zones comprising the wafer’s edge: top and bottom near-edge; top and bottom bevel; and apex. Testimonial Some of the critical process steps in the 3D integration proces... »
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