This specialization covers a breadth of topics that range from fundamentals of fabrication building block technologies to device design principles and tools. Modules introduce the basic process techniques of deposition, lithography and etching. FEA design tools and other ancillary fabrication processes specific to device types like memory circuit chip, have also been presented.
Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication Specialization
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Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication Specialization
Explore the Tools & Techniques of Microfabrication. Develop a broad understanding of the fabrication techniques used in semiconductor and MEMS devices.
Instructors: Seth Nfonoyim-Hara
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Semiconductor & MEMS device fabrication techniques
Considerations for design, material selection, & processing
Packaging, testing, & applications
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Skills you'll gain
- Medical Devices
- Quality Assurance
- Computer Architecture
- Process Control
- Electronics Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Semiconductors
- Laboratory Procedures
- Laboratory Testing
- Materials science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Micrometer
- Electronic Components
- Product Testing
- Process Engineering
- Emerging Technologies
- Electronic Systems
- Finite Element Methods
- Manufacturing Processes
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Materials science
Category: Product Testing
Category: Laboratory Procedures
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Electronic Components
Category: Micrometer
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Chemical Engineering
Category: Chemistry
Category: Process Control
Category: Electronics Engineering
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Materials science
Category: Process Engineering
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Electronics
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Product Testing
Category: Test Engineering
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Materials science
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Electronics
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Laboratory Testing
Category: Process Engineering
Category: Chemistry
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Physics
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Biomedical Engineering
Category: Design Specifications
Category: Materials science
Category: Medical Devices
Category: Electronics Engineering
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Semiconductors
Category: Finite Element Methods
Category: Simulation and Simulation Software
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Electronic Components
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Electronic Systems
Category: Manufacturing Processes
Category: Micrometer
Category: Process Engineering
Category: Electronics Engineering
Category: Computer Architecture
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Frequently asked questions
It is estimated that it will take 20 hours to complete this Specialization.
Learners are recommended to have background in high school level Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Some concepts will be more readily understood with an introductory background in Electrical Engineering (college freshman level).
Yes. It is recommended that learners complete "Introduction to Microfabrication," "Microfabrication Fundamental Processes," and "Additional Process Techniques in Microfabrication" first, and in that order. The remaining two courses may be completed in any order afterwards.
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