Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training

IEP200 - Programmable Logic Controllers

The Programmable Logic Controller training course is an interactive two-day course designed to prepare trainees to be successful in their mechanical/technical role. This is an introductory course to familiarize participants with the operation of programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and their use in machine control, energy management, and other industrial and facility applications. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of programmable logic controller hardware and ladder logic to solve system problems. This generic approach to PLC's helps students understand how they function and are programmed and to apply them in control applications. Students use a personal computer (PC) and PLC programming software to program a PLC on a TEEX trainer and computer to learn and develop their skills by hands-on experiences.

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IEP201 - Troubleshooting Industrial Control Circuits

This 16-hour course provides a review of ladder logic circuits used in industrial and facility applications where electrical relay logic circuits are used to control equipment. Rather than the traditional lecture based training, this course focuses on hands-on practical applications of control where students actually build and troubleshoot the circuits themselves using a specially designed trainer.

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IEP203 - Troubleshooting Motor Control Circuits

This hands-on 16 hour training course provides a review of motor control circuits used in industry and facility applications. An emphasis is placed on AC and DC motor control circuits, variable speed and frequency drive techniques, and a variety of soft start configurations. During the two-day course, participants actually build and troubleshoot a number of circuits in lab.

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IEP204 - Electronics Trio

This 40 hour course provides a review of motor control circuits with emphasis on AC and DC motor control circuits, and ladder logic circuits where electrical relay logic is used to control equipment both of which are used in industry and facility applications. In addition it will familiarize the participant with the operation of programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and how they function and how they are used.

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CYB201 - Cybersecurity for Business Executives

The Cybersecurity for Business Executives classroom-based course provides awareness level training specifically to the owners, C-suite executives, and upper management of private sector businesses.  The course will provide information on the cybersecurity threats, regulations, and impacts a business is exposed to in today’s interconnected operations.  Discussions are focused on providing a better understanding of the risks involved and actions to help manage and mitigate those risks.  The course will provide guidance outlining the protective measures needed to reduce the vulnerability to malicious attacks and threats.

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MAP001 - Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) training introduces concepts geared to maintaining equipment at its peak performance thus reducing the occurrence of unexpected and other catastrophic failures. This course will provide an overview of the four stages of implementation of the TPM program.

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MAP002 - Lean Overview Fundamentals

The Lean Overview Fundamentals course provides an explanation of Lean concepts and shows typical applications where these tools are used in the manufacturing environment. This is strictly a lecture driven training event.

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MAP003 - Introduction to ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management Requirements

The Introduction to ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management Requirements provides a brief overview of the requirements necessary for obtaining ISO 9001-2000 certification. Participants gain a perspective of the steps in the journey in preparing for the initial ISO audit.

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MAP004 - Pull/Kanban Systems

The Pull/Kanban Systems course demonstrates the power of implementing a Pull System in manufacturing operation. Participants take part in manufacturing simulations that compare Push and Pull Systems and then design a Pull System for a case study factory. The course includes three virtual factory tours that show the results that real manufacturers have achieved with the Pull strategy.

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MAP005 - Principles of Cellular Flow and Standard Work

This course covers the basic elements of a transformation from traditional to cellular manufacturing. It guides participants through the process of grouping products, establishing Takt time, reviewing the work sequence and balancing the process to design an effective cell.

Lecture materials coupled with exercises that allow participants to practice implementation. The course contains two production simulations - the first a traditional, functional factory layout. The second using a cellular design developed by the participants using information gathered in the exercises.

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MAP006 - Set-up Reduction for Manufacturing

Set-up reduction for manufacturing is a course designed to help manufacturing employees learn techniques that reduce process changeover times from one product to another in batch-que production. Specific techniques are demonstrated to reduce equipment down time (waiting waste) due to the changeover process resulting in greater productivity and throughput.

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MAP007 - Quick Changeover and Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) Overview

Quick Changeover and Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) Overview is a course designed to help manufacturing employees learn about techniques that reduce process changeover times from one product to another. Specific techniques are discussed to reduce equipment down time (waiting waste) due to the changeover process resulting in greater productivity and throughput. Examples are shown to speed up alignment of fixtures and methods are discussed to achieve changeover times on machines to less than 10 minutes (SMED).

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MAP008 - ISO 9001: 2015 Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor Training - Quality Management Systems (QMS) teaches you how to audit effectively while troubleshooting your organization for ISO 9000 Standard compliance. ISO 10011 (audit practices) is covered in detail, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up. Those interested in managing, conducting, or participating in internal audits should take this course. It will also assist individuals wishing to become ISO registered by identifying those areas an external auditor will assess.

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MAP014 - ISO 9001: 2015 Transition

TMAC is conducting a comprehensive one-day workshop that will introduce the new ISO high-level structure for management system standards (Annex SL) and review the changes between ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 9001: 2015. Presenter, Conrad Soltero, will provide information that will enable participants to identify the key gaps in their current Quality Management System (QMS) and start planning the transition to the new requirements.

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MAP021 - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt provides a systematic approach to dramatically improve cost, quality, and delivery by combining the strengths of today’s two most powerful business initiatives - Lean and Six Sigma - into one integrated program. The DMAIC process provides the overarching structure for project management, helping insure solutions are sustainable. Students learn through a combination of lecture, student project presentations, exercises, case studies, and simulations. Experienced instructors emphasize practical application of tools and provide coaching on student projects. The median annual return for TMAC Green Belt projects is $101,000.

TMAC’s Lean Six Sigma program is one of the most robust and extensive Six Sigma programs available in the country. The content, software, and integration of Lean and Six Sigma make this the most unique and useful training available today. Lean and Six Sigma combined are the most powerful combination of improvement strategies and tools available.

"The Lean Six Sigma course material and exercises focus on practical applications of powerful process improvement tools. After the training, you not only understand the analytical techniques, but you know how to implement them in your own environment."

This program contains all the critical pieces for success... an integrated methodology and toolset, experienced and knowledgeable instructors, and a powerful e-learning program.

Class Schedule

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is offered as two one-week sessions over a period of two months. Registration includes both sessions, supplies, lunch, and snacks. Click Register to view session dates.

Weekly Class Times

Monday - 9a-5:30p *Start time subject to change by instructor
Tue-Thu - 8a-5:30p
Friday - 8a-12p

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MAP022 - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

LEAN + SIX SIGMA = Two Powerful Initiatives, One Integrated Program

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consists of four one-week long sessions held over a period of four months (one week per month).

Dramatically improve cost, quality, and delivery by combining the strengths of two powerful business process improvement initiatives through the systematic approach of the TMAC Lean Six Sigma (LSS) program. Integrated into the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) project management structure, Lean + Six Sigma results are impactful, robust, and sustainable.

Expect to be immersed in a hybrid learning environment of instruction, group exercises, hands-on simulations, teach-backs, project presentations and review of industry case studies. Experienced instructors emphasize practical application of tools and share lessons learned from hundreds of completed projects.

Learning doesn't stop once training is over. Participants can access TMAC LSS Master Black Belts before, during and after training for coaching to rapidly apply what they learn.

Engage with more than 35 LSS tools.

Earn your LSS BB certification. Complete the course. Apply what you have learned on a project according to the TMAC certification guidelines. Become certified.

TMAC Black Belts experience a median financial impact of $150,000 per year. Registration includes course material including guide books, tool booklets, and binders for in-class materials.

CLASS TIMES

Monday: 9am - 5:30pm

Tuesday - Thursday: 8am - 5:30pm

Friday: 8am - Noon

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MAP024 - Organic Continuous Improvement - Intro to Toyota Kata/TWI Job Instruction

This three-day workshop integrates two distinct Lean business tools into a cohesive methodology for the execution of a Lean initiative. The workshop content includes an introduction to the Toyota Kata which will provide participants with an understanding of why this method for improvement supersedes all others.

The introduction to Toyota Kata training will present the principles of Kata including the Improvement Kata and the Coaching Kata. The second part of the Introduction to Toyota Kata training will consist of small groups using the improvement kata on an in-house process. The Introduction to Toyota Kata Training starts with a one day, eight hour training course, continuous with the on-site practice, and culminates with a roll-out plan.

The workshop also includes an introduction to Training Within Industry Job Instruction (TWI – JI) which will provide a method for standardizing improvements. Together, the Introduction to Toyota Kata and the introduction to TWI – JI workshop will provide attendees with a comprehensive means for making organizational improvements which includes a proven method for preserving the improvements.

Schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to continuous improvement systems
Simulation, round 1
Importance of an adaptive workforce
How to build adaptiveness
Kata – deliberate practice
Workings of the Improvement Kata
Simulation, round 2
Wrap up

Day 2 – Introduction
to TWI – JI session 1
On-site Improvement Kata practice

Day 3 – Introduction to TWI – JI session
Rollout plan and advance team
Toyota Kata Wrap up
Introduction to TWI – JI session 3

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MAP105 - Job Relations - Training Within Industry

Engage in the foundations of developing and maintaining positive employee relationships. Focusing on relationships with your team is paramount to preventing problems and essential for eliciting employees' loyalty and cooperation.

Explore conflict resolutions strategies for when problems do arise. Job Relations teaches a proven method of getting the facts, weighing options, deciding, taking action, and checking results.

Gain the benefits of job relations excellence in increased productivity, improved attendance, better morale, and higher employee retention rates.

This training event will meet two hours per day over five consecutive days.

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MAP106 - Job Instruction - Training Within Industry

TWI, Training Within Industry, is a dynamic program of hands-on learning and practice, teaching essential skills for supervisors, team leaders, and anyone who directs the work of others from all industries and vocations.

TWI teaches the skills of job instruction, methods improvement, and leadership. In five 2-hour sessions, supervisors not only learn a well-defined and easy-to-implement method for each skill, but bring in actual jobs from their own worksites in a “learn-by-doing” approach that is efficient and effective. Each module is presented by certified instructors using the proven TWI methodology ensuring the quality standards for each training class.

To support a continuous improvement, environment workers need to develop the skills represented in these three modules. By doing so, TWI provides an immediate return on investment for companies by utilizing the productive potential of their employees. 

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MAP116 - Job Instruction II - Training Within Industry

Job Instruction II is delivered in five four-hour sessions. The first two sessions are delivered in a single week. Within two months, the other sessions should be delivered during a single week. See the bulleted section below for a comprehensive description of topics covered.

Job Instruction II is an extension of Job Instruction I, one of three courses offered in the Training Within Industry (TWI) program. TWI is a dynamic program of hands-on learning and practice, teaching essential skills for supervisors, team leaders, and anyone who directs the work of others from all industries and vocations. To support a continuous improvement, environment workers need to develop the skills represented in these three modules. By doing so, TWI provides an immediate return on investment for companies by utilizing the productive potential of their employees.

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MAP200 - Lean for Leadership

This one day workshop teaches participants how to deploy both the improvement and coaching Kata within an organization. The workshop provides a treatment of the Toyota Kata’s theoretical framework as well as its practical application.

The theoretical rationale for the Toyota Kata includes a preference for the use of the scientific method, the use of deliberate practice in the development or transitioning of mental models, and the deployment of organizational continuous improvement.

The practical application includes how data is collected for determining the current condition (diagramming, process characteristics, process metrics, and outcome metrics), and the development of a target condition. Workshop content also includes determining obstacles and the cycling of PDCA (plan, do check, act) experiments.

The workshop is not a simulation of any business process but is rather a demonstration of how the Toyota Kata applies to confronting challenging situations, including continuous improvement.

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SCP001 - Semiconductor Processing Overview

The Semiconductor Processing Overview training course is an interactive two day course designed to prepare trainees to be successful in their technical role. This is an introductory course to familiarize participants with the major steps in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of the process through interactive activities and discussions.

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SCP003 - Microcontamination Overview

This course presents an overview of theoretical and practical aspects of chemical and particle contamination and particle troubleshooting in semiconductor fabs.

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SCP004 - Wet/Dry Etch Process Overview

This course is designed for the Semiconductor Processing Industry to provide professional development for a broad audience of employees working for semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers. It is one of a series of overview courses developed to cover process issues for each major semiconductor processing step. This particular course stresses the fundamentals of current processes used in wet/dry etch. While the course is technical in nature it does not focus on specific process related information. It provides a broad overview of the wet/dry etch process and the general principles that are involved. The course also assists participants in understanding in general terms the potential relationship of wet/dry etch to the upstream and downstream processes in the Semiconductor Industry.

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SCP005 - Ion Implantation Overview

The seminar on Ion Implantation provides an overview of equipment issues, process parameters and key quality control issues. Emphasis is placed on the advantages of ion implantation types of source elements used, selection of the proper ion species, maintenance of high vacuum on the implanter, beam focusing, scanning systems, and end point detection. Process issues related to silicon crystal orientation, channeling, trench processing, implant depth, metrology, and post implant annealing are included. Download the in-depth course description.

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SCP006 - Chemical Mechanical Planarization

The CMP seminar provides an excellent overview of the purpose of CMP, introduction to the common tools and reviews the consumables in the CMP process. Issues related to planarization or polishing of dielectric materials and conductors, post CMP clean-up and metrology are also discussed. Also, issues related to the polishing pad conditioning, techniques used to maintain uniformity, polishing depth and postpolish cleaning are discussed. Download our in-depth course description.

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SCP007 - Chemical Vapor Deposition

This course is one of a series of overview courses designed to cover process issues for each major semiconductor process step. This course stresses the fundamentals of current processes used in chemical vapor deposition. Download the in-depth course description.

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SCP008 - Metallization

This module includes an introduction to metallization, metallization processes, basic chemistry, deposition techniques, equipment subsystems as they apply to the semiconductor industry. The course is developed for the Semiconductor Processing Industry to provide professional development for a broad audience of employees working for semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers. While this course is technical in nature, it does not focus on specific process related information, merely, on general principles of the specific process.

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SCP009 - Oxidation/Diffusion Process Overview

This course is one of a series of overview courses designed to cover process and equipment parameters for each major semiconductor processing step. The course stresses the fundamentals of current processes in oxidation, diffusion, annealing, ashing, reflow, and gettering. The course was developed for the Semiconductor Processing Industry to provide professional development for a broad audience of employees working for semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers.

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SCP010 - Photolithography Overview

This course is one of a series of overview courses designed to cover process issues for each major semiconductor processing step. This course stresses the fundamentals of current processes used in photolithography.

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SCP011 - Epitaxial Deposition

This course is designed for the Semiconductor Processing Industry to provide professional development for a broad audience of employees working for semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers. It is one of a series of overview courses developed to cover process issues for each major semiconductor processing step. This particular course stresses the fundamentals of current deposition processes. While the course is technical in nature it does not focus on specific process related information. It provides a broad overview of the Epitaxial Deposition process and the general principles that are involved. The course also assists participants in understanding in general terms the potential relationship of Epitaxial Deposition to the upstream and downstream processes in the Semiconductor Industry.

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SCP013 - Semiconductor Process Improvement

Semiconductor Process Improvement is a management level overview of Lean Manufacturing process improvement techniques that specifically address visual controls, work standardization, cell manufacturing, and physical layout. This course will establish the basis for implementation, processes used to engage the workforce, waste in the process, and benefits for implementing these techniques. Participants will receive a copy of the presentation handout.

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WBT000 - Semiconductor Processing Overview Online Course Demonstration

Welcome to the TEEX online course demo! This demo contains a few select topic modules from a full TEEX online course, Semiconductor Devices Online Training. Its purpose is to provide a preliminary view of the courses’ formats and how they operate. This free demo, an overview of semiconductor devices, briefly describes the history and development of integrated circuits and discusses their importance to our everyday lives. The additional TEEX online courses are jam-packed with semiconductor knowledge and are more detailed and in-depth than this demo. After completing this demo, browse the list of online courses to find others that fit your needs online.

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WBT001 - Semiconductor Processing Overview Course Introduction - Online Training

Our most popular course is also available on the Web. The complete Semiconductor Processing Overview course consists of nineteen modules which can be purchased individually or as a complete set. This is a free module that introduces you to the Semiconductor Processing Overview Course.

The Semiconductor Processing Overview Course offers an interactive learning experience that explains the front-end processes in the integrated circuit fabrication process from starting silicon to probe. Each module contains information about the purpose of the process step, the equipment and methods used, as well as the processing operations, quality issues, and terminology.

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WBT002 - Semiconductor Devices Online Training

Our most popular course is also available on the Web. The Semiconductor Processing Overview course is now available online. Sign up for this course today and learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home or office.

During this dynamic online learning experience, students will receive an introduction to very critical semiconductor processes including materials, device fundamentals, fabrication issues, quality issues, and reliability issues.

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WBT003 - Semiconductor Processing Measurements Online Training

This module will introduce units of physical measurement as they apply to the semiconductor industry.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the units of physical measurement used in the semiconductor industry
• Describe important concepts associated with semiconductor processing measurements
• Convert large numbers into scientific and engineering notation

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WBT004 - Principles of Semiconductor Materials Online Training

Several kinds of materials are crucial to the production of integrated circuits (IC). This module identifies these materials, describes their physical and chemical characteristics, and explains their importance to the production of semiconductor devices.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

• Identify the three basic types of material used in manufacturing ICs and their primary characteristics.
• Identify the structure of an atom.
• Identify the physical and chemical characteristics of a semiconductor.

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WBT005 - Integrated Circuit Fabrication Online Training

This module will briefly describe all of the steps and processes involved in manufacturing semiconductor devices.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to identify:

• the steps of the semiconductor fabrication process.
• the major processes that occur during the fabrication process.

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WBT006 - Microcontamination Online Training

This module defines microcontamination and describes how it is controlled in the semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to identify:

• the definition of contamination.
• five major sources of contaminating particles in the cleanroom.
• the purpose of a cleanroom.
• the purpose of cleanroom garments.

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WBT007 - Quality Control Online Training

This module identifies the types of customers who benefit from semiconductor processing and their expectations and describes how quality control is achieved in the semiconductor manufacturing environment.

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WBT008 - Material Preparation & Epitaxial Growth Online Training

This module describes how high-quality, single-crystal semiconductor material is grown and made into wafers that provide a surface on which integrated circuits (IC) can be created.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to identify:

• the purpose of material preparation.
• the three major steps of material preparation.
• the process steps to produce the silicon wafers.
• the purpose of epitaxial growth.
• the process parameters critical to epitaxial growth.

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WBT009 - Oxidation Online Training

This online course focuses on thermal oxidation and is designed to provide professionals in the semiconductor industry with information on thermal oxidation. This module describes the uses of oxides in integrated circuits (IC), how oxides are grown, and the key quality issues involved in producing a good oxide.

Objectives

At the end of this course the learner will be able to identify:

• five purposes of oxides.
• four factors that affect oxide growth rate.
• the differences between wet and dry oxidation furnaces.
• the quality characteristics of oxides.

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WBT010 - Chemical Vapor Deposition Online Training

This online course focuses on chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and is designed to provide professionals in the semiconductor industry with information on CVD, a means of depositing a very thin film on a wafer surface. This module describes the process of CVD and its key quality issues.

Objectives

At the end of this course the learner will be able to identify:

• the purpose of CVD
• six methods of CVD
• the use of APCVD
• the use of LPCVD
• the use of PECVD
• the use of PHCVD and LCVD
• key quality characteristics and process parameters for CVD

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WBT011 - Photolithography Online Training

This online course focuses on photolithography and is designed to provide professionals in the semiconductor industry with information on photolithography, the transfer of tiny, complex circuit designs onto the surface of a wafer. This module describes the process of photolithography and its key quality issues.

Objectives

At the end of this course the learner will be able to identify:

• the purpose of photolithography
• the four basic process steps of photolithography
• the steps of wafer coating
• the types of photoresists
• four types of exposure systems commonly used in the fabrication of integrated circuits
• three types of advanced exposure systems
• the development stage for photolithography
• the inspection stage for photolithography
• important process parameters that are critical to photolithography
• the two major quality issues of photolithography

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WBT012 - Chemical Mechanical Planarization Online Training

This module describes the uses of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), discusses the CMP process, and explains the key quality issues of CMP.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to identify:

• the purpose of CMP in integrated circuit (IC) fabrication
• the uses of CMP in IC fabrication
• different methods of CMP
• the equipment and process parameters that affect CMP
• different CMP processes
• the important quality characteristics of CMP

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WBT013 - Etch Online Training

This module discusses the uses of etching, describes the kinds of etching and the advantages of each, and explains the key quality characteristics that determine which etching process is best suited to a particular task.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to identify:

• the purpose of etching
• types of wet etching methods
• types of dry etching methods
• advantages and disadvantages of wet etching
• advantages and disadvantages of dry etching
• the two quality characteristics and process parameters of wet etching
• the quality characteristics and process parameters of dry etching
• quality characteristics of etching

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WBT014 - Diffusion Online Training

This online course focuses on diffusion and is designed to provide professionals in the semiconductor industry with information on diffusion. This module describes the diffusion process and the key equipment and process parameters involved in diffusion.

Objectives

At the end of this course the learner will be able to identify:

• the purpose of diffusion
• the two parts of the diffusion process
• diffusion profile
• equipment and methods for diffusion
• three quality characteristics of diffusion
• four control parameters associated with diffusion

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WBT015 - Ion Implantation Online Training

This module discusses the uses of ion implantation, the ion implantation process, its key equipment and process parameters, and its advantages and disadvantages.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to identify:

• the purpose of ion implantation
• the process of ion implantation
• other ion implantation applications
• various components of an ion implanter
• three key quality characteristics of ion implantation
• key equipment and process parameters
• advantages and disadvantages of ion implantation

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WBT016 - Metallization Online Training

This module includes an introduction to metallization, metallization processes, basic chemistry, deposition techniques, equipment subsystems as they apply to the semiconductor industry. The course is developed for the Semiconductor Processing Industry to provide professional development for a broad audience of employees working for semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers. While this course is technical in nature, it does not focus on specific process related information, merely, on general principles of the specific process.

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WBT017 - Probe, Assembly, & Final Test Online Training

Our most popular course is also available on the web. The Semiconductor Processing Overview course is also available online. Sign up for this course today and learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home or office.

During this dynamic online learning experience, students will receive an introduction to very critical semiconductor processes including materials, device fundamentals, fabrication issues, quality issues, and reliability issues.

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WBT018 - Putting It All Together Online Training

Putting It All Together was designed as an online activity for professionals in the semiconductor industry so that they may review and understand all of the sub-sets of the manufacturing process. The course provides an opportunity to follow the steps required to build an NMOS transistor by processing a silicon wafer using a specified recipe.

Objectives

• Identify the steps required to build a NMOS transistor
• Place the steps in proper order
• Test the completed device

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WBT019 - SCPO Course Evaluation Online Training

Our most popular course is also available on the web. The complete Semiconductor Processing Overview course is available online. This course consists of nineteen modules which can be purchased individually for $24.95 or as a complete set for a discounted price of $249.95.

The Semiconductor Processing Overview Course offers an interactive learning experience that explains the front-end processes in the integrated circuit fabrication process from starting silicon to probe. Each module contains information about the purpose of the process step, the equipment and methods used, as well as the processing operations, quality issues, terms and acronyms.

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WBT020 - Semiconductor Processing Overview (SCPO) - All Modules

This series of Semiconductor Courses offers an interactive learning experience that explains the front-end processes in the integrated circuit fabrication process from starting silicon to probe. Each module contains information about the purpose of the process step, the equipment and methods used, as well as the processing operations, quality issues, and terminology.

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IEP001 - Physical Concepts

This course provides an overview of the physical phenomenon associated with processes used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Key topics include mathematical manipulation, quantitative measurements, the physical units of time and space, factors that affect motion, energy, and matter, physical laws that define properties of gases, electromagnetism and its effects, wave and particle theory, optical control of light, and equipment and process variables attributed to wafer manufacturing.

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IEP002 - Chemical Concepts

This course provides an overview of elements essential to chemical reactions at the molecular level, use of the periodic table of elements, types of chemical compounds, states of matter, primary gas laws, chemical solutions, effects of temperature on reactions, relationships between acids, bases, and salts. Safety considerations for working with various types of chemistry often found in the wafer processing equipment are also discussed.

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IEP003 - AC Circuits

This course provides a review of the various forms of AC voltage, instrumentation, effects of capacitance and inductance on circuits, frequency effects on reactive components, filter networks, transformer theory, and high frequency AC in the radio frequency spectrum.

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IEP004 - DC Circuits

This course provides a basic review of the relationships between voltage, current, and resistance as well as the power electricity has to do useful work. Participants will have the opportunity to study series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits and apply Ohm's law to various circuit combinations. Emphasis is placed on equipment repair and electrical safety.

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IEP005 - Power Supply Concepts

This course provides a review of the conversion of AC into DC voltage, regulation, filtering, and related circuits commonly associated with electronic power supplies. Discussions include the various strategies used in power conversion often found in electronic equipment used in e-fab tooling.

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IEP006 - Discrete Components

This course provides a review of active devices used in electronic equipment with special emphasis on diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, temperature transducers, and optical devices. These devices are studied in the context of their uses in electronic circuits.

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IEP007 - Digital Circuits

This course provides a review of digital numbering systems, basic digital functions, combinational logic circuits, multi-vibrators, flip-flop circuits, latches, counters and memory devices.

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IEP008 - Mechanics & Electrical/Mechanical Shop

This course provides a review on the units of measure and the devices used to measure mechanical dimensions. Additional topics include cabling and wiring used in the fab on tooling; gears, springs, pulleys, drive systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Safety is emphasized for all mechanically assisted equipment.

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IEP009 - Industrial Controls

This course provides a review of how AC voltage is handled by facility personnel to power lighting, fab tooling, and electrical control equipment. A review of power and power factor is provided along with discussions on instrumentation for measuring power, power factor correction, electric motors, power transmission for both single and poly phase distribution, relay logic, industrial electrical diagrams, troubleshooting, and electrical safety.

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