The Essential Skills For Mastery In Computational Lithography

I recently wrote about computational lithography. Several students asked, apart from mathematics skills, what more is required to align educational training so one has a better chance of joining semiconductors as a computational lithography engineer. 

I thought a lot about this, and outlined in this blog are all the ins and outs of computational lithography that can benefit students.

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THREAD

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Computational lithography, vital for offsetting optical diffraction in shrinking silicon features, requires advanced math and data analysis skills. With decreasing transistor sizes, it's gaining traction, offering a promising field for those proficient in math and statistics to explore. Student should explore career in computation lithography and be part of revolutionary innovative solutions.

VLOG

Imagine a world where your smartphone, your car, and even your fridge rely on technology so advanced it seems almost magical. At the heart of this magic is the semiconductor, a tiny chip with the power to change the world. And the secret to crafting these tiny marvels? Computational lithography.

Watch this video to learn more about computational lithography and career opportunities. 

GOVERNMENT

U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) previews open competition for semiconductor research and development. The NIST released a notice of intent for an open competition on digital twins for semiconductor manufacturing, packaging and assembly. According to the Federal Register posting, the CHIPS Research and Development Office seeks to establish “Manufacturing USA Institute focused on” digital twins —  a digital representation of a physical object or process that can assist in simulating potential situations and their outcomes — for semiconductor operations. Additionally, the competition includes “the validation of such digital twins in a physical prototyping facility.”

Indiana poised to win a $15 billion chip packaging plant from South Korea’s SK Hynix that could solve a major bottleneck in the U.S. supply chain. The firm first announced the project in 2022 and originally intended to select a site within the first half of 2023. SK Hynix is slated to pick Indiana but still has Arizona as a second choice, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named discussing confidential conversations.

INDUSTRY

Folsom is now home to Samsung Semiconductor. It recently opened microchip R&D offices on Iron Point Road, putting it in good company with fellow semiconductor companies Micron Technology and Intel Corporation nearby. Its new offices boast a research hub featuring an advanced computing lab and an advanced controller development.

U.S. to announce big grants for domestic chip plants in March, speeding up plans for Intel and TSMC. The awards — slated to go to Intel Corp. and other chipmakers — are a central piece of the 2022 Chips and Science Act, which set aside $39 billion in direct grants to revitalize US manufacturing.

Infineon and Honda sign MoU for automotive semiconductor solutions. Infineon Technologies AG has announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. to establish a strategic relationship. Honda has chosen Infineon as its semiconductor partner in order to synchronize their future product and technology plans. Additionally, the two firms have reached an agreement to further engage in talks regarding ensuring a consistent supply of resources. They have also committed to promoting the exchange of expertise and working together on initiatives that aim to expedite the introduction of new technologies to the market.

ACADEMIA

University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University formalized an agreement toward boosting Arizona's semiconductor industry. As Arizona looks to help boost the national semiconductor manufacturing industry, a new agreement between the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University will help the universities work as collaboratively as possible. The agreement is the latest step for the new UArizona Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing, which launched in May. Specifically, the agreement, called a memorandum of understanding, formalizes a plan for the universities and industry partners to find ways to collaborate on research projects and academic partnerships related to semiconductor manufacturing.

RESEARCH

Osceola County’s NeoCity project will receive $15 million in funding over two years from the National Science Foundation, representing another boost to the project as it seeks to become a premier semiconductor research and manufacturing hub.The grant is one of 10 being doled out by the federal agency as a result of the Biden administration’s CHIPS act.

TOOLS

EduLabs is helping academics with interests in Computer Engineering and Informatics, System On Chip, ASIC design, Signal Processing and computing architectures find relevant materials, collaborate, give our students stimulating experiences and improve their learning outcomes.

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JOBS

Micron Technology is hiring Freshers for the "IP Verification Engineer" with 0 years of experience: [LINK]

Intel is hiring ASIC Technology Development Engineer: [LINK]

SkyWater Technology is hiring BEOL Integration Engineer: [LINK] 

India Semiconductor Mission has several new openings: [LINK]

LET US CONNECT

Whether you are a student with the goal to enter semiconductor industry (or even academia) or a semiconductor professional or someone looking to learn more about the ins and outs of the semiconductor industry, please do reach out to me.

Let us together explore the world of semiconductor and the endless opportunities:

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