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Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

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This is an excellent technicians-level text for students training for jobs in the semiconductor industry. The book covers the full range of topics important to the industry, from semiconductor materials to assembly and packaging.

I especially like the format the authors have selected to present such a wide range of technical material. Each chapter begins by clearly stating the chapter's learning objectives, and then proceeds to present the relevant concepts in a clear and lucid fashion that are easy for the student to understand. In addition, the text is profusely illustrated with several hundred high quality black and white drawings that enhance the comprehension of the material presented in the accompanying text.

Finally, each chapter ends with a list of key terms presented in the chapter, exercises for the student, as well as references and URL's for further research.

This is a beautiful book, and is ideal for students at the technician level, or for management personnel who want to learn more about the technology of semiconductor manufacturing. Until something better comes along to replace it, this book will remain the standard in its class.

This is definitively the best book I have come across (and I have read quite a few). For the reader interested in getting a solid understanding of the entire chain om chip fabrication, this is the book.

If you are interested in the physics behind the technology and the theoretical models; look at other books (e.g. Plummer).

If you need a very basic overview, but instead also wants to understand the "business" and other related topics, van Zant has written a good book.

But this is the overall best book and it, for example, has a great section about Wafer test and a good Packaging part.

This book is current and well arranged. The illustrations are up-to-date in an industry that is as dynamic as current events.
The test questions range from the simple to the complex and provide a good mix for beginning to advanced classes. You will find the PowerPoint lecture series particularly helpful. Previous exposure was Van Zant. I find this text has a better flow and a more logical presentation method. Excellent explanations are provided for such things as copper technology, and current trace-width architecture. Written at the technician/process level with good inputs from both perspectives.

I am non-technical person in the financial community and have used this text as a resource on a regular basis. I have found it very accessible despite the fact that I have no engineering degree. I recommend this book to any reader who wants a detailed summary of semiconductor manufacturing from wafer fabrication to packaging and test.

I feel the authors have accomplished exactly their stated intent. I have used this text as a Fab Manager to train technicians new and old, and I have used it in academia to instruct students. It is superbly presented and easy for ANYONE to understand. It is worth purchasing for the glossary alone which is an excellent tool in helping the un-indoctrinated sift through the tons of jargon associated with this technology. This book is not for in-depth study of the subjects covered- it just explains the basics very well.

This book is well worth the price if you are looking for an understanding of how semiconductors are made. Although it would be useful to have an engineering degree in order to understand all of it, it isn't necessary. The first couple of pages in each chapter are easy to read and as you gain knowlegde, the book simply expands for you. If I have a complaint, it would be that the book doesn't fit easily in my briefcase!

It's amazing! I just recently joined a company which deals with semiconductor manufacturing. This book helped me to understand all the basic of semiconductor manufacturing. Without this book I think I'll be lost. It's up to date (as far as my current work is) and it provides all the technical info I required without the complexity of the mathematics. This book is not only for students but for all, especially those involve in semiconductor business. It gives me confident with my work as I'm able to sit with the experts without fear being loss with all the technical jargons. It is a must for those in the semiconductor business whether you are an expert or a beginner like me.

I purchased this book last semester for an intro to micromanufacturing class and we are refering to it again in my nano electronics class.

Nice book. It helped with my understanding of nano technology. Best if used in conjunction with a class requiring it so the teacher can explain some of the processes better than the book because it is vague on some concepts.

I used it as the textbook for a course "Manufacturing processes for semiconductor materials and devices." My students and myself have learned a lot from the book. We found that it is also a good reference book to keep if we will work in the industry. (I wish I had the book when I worked in industry before.)