Semiconductors and Advanced Chip Development
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Semiconductors and advanced chip development
Dr. Alfredo Benítez Lara
INAOE
Temario
Module 1: Introduction to Semiconductors
- Definition and significance of semiconductors
- History and evolution of semiconductor technology
- Fundamental properties: conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
- Key materials used: Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
Module 2: Basic Physics of Semiconductors
- Band theory: conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
- Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
- Doping and carrier concentration
- P-N junctions and their importance
Module 3: Semiconductor Devices and Applications
- Diodes: Types and applications (LEDs, photodiodes)
- Transistors: Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) and MOSFETs
- Integrated Circuits (ICs) and their role in modern electronics
- Semiconductor applications in computing, communications, and AI
Module 4: Chip Fabrication and Nanotechnology
- Overview of chip manufacturing processes
- Lithography: photolithography, EUV lithography
- Deposition, etching, doping, and packaging
- Scaling laws and Moore’s Law
Module 5: Advanced Semiconductor Technologies
- FinFETs and GAAFETs: evolution of transistor architectures
- Emerging materials: SiC, GaN, 2D materials (graphene, MoS₂)
- Quantum computing and neuromorphic chips
- AI and machine learning in chip design
Module 6: Critical Raw Materials in Semiconductor Industry
- Key raw materials: Silicon, Gallium, Indium, Hafnium, Rare Earth Elements
- Sourcing challenges and supply chain vulnerabilities
- Environmental and geopolitical issues in semiconductor supply
- Sustainable and alternative materials research
Module 7: The Future of Semiconductor Industry
- Post-Moore’s Law era: Beyond CMOS technologies
- Photonic and optical computing
- 3D stacking and heterogeneous integration
- Global semiconductor trends and policies (e.g., CHIPS Act, EU initiatives)
Module 8: Final Discussion & Case Studies
- Analysis of cutting-edge semiconductor companies (TSMC, Intel, Samsung, NVIDIA)
- Real-world applications: AI chips, IoT, automotive, 5G/6G
- Open discussion and Q&A"