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Wafer Fabrication: CMOS Process, Yield Management, and Defect Control | 19 May 2025, Monday | 09:00 - 17:00hrs | Level 3, Room 3311

Understand the fundamentals of semiconductor manufacturing in this comprehensive workshop focused on CMOS wafer fabrication processes and critical yield management techniques. 

In the semiconductor industry, yield is paramount—directly impacting profitability, production costs, and customer satisfaction. This workshop provides essential insights into the complex world of wafer fabrication and the crucial role of defect management in maintaining optimal production standards. 

Through an interactive learning session, participants will gain deep understanding of: 

  • Wafer Fabrication Fundamentals: Explore core unit processes and their integration in modern semiconductor manufacturing, including oxidation, photolithography, etching, and thin film deposition 
  • Industry-Standard CMOS Technology: Examine current manufacturing processes and technologies used in leading semiconductor fabrication facilities. 
  • Yield Criticality: Understand the vital importance of yield in semiconductor manufacturing, including its impact on cost structures, production efficiency, and overall fab performance metrics 
  • Defect Management: Understand the defect management strategies, and mitigation of defects through state-of-the-art inspection methods and quality control protocols 

This workshop is ideal for professionals working within the semiconductor ecosystem, seeking to enhance their understanding of wafer fabrication operations. 

Trainer's Profile

Mr. Lim Seng Keat

Educator and Manager
Singapore Polytechnic, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering