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Basics of Semiconductor Testing

Explore the world of chip testing

A foundational course on why chips are tested and what it takes to become a test engineer. It covers the role of testing in reliability, performance, and meeting industry standards, and the paths into a test career.

Duration
4 days, 3 hours a day
Format
Theory plus practical examples
Delivery
In person or online
Language
English
Who it is for
  • New hires in the semiconductor industry
  • Junior engineers and technicians moving into testing
  • Quality assurance and production staff
  • Students and recent graduates in electronics, physics, or engineering
  • Professionals moving in from related fields
What you will learn
  • How chips are developed and manufactured
  • Why testing matters for quality, reliability, and manufacturability
  • The types of test: wafer, final, and system-level
  • Key test instruments and platforms
  • Test data, STDF, and binning
  • Careers and roles in test engineering
Curriculum

What the course covers

Introduction to semiconductor testing
  • The product lifecycle and how chips are made
  • The purpose of test: yield, quality, and compliance
  • Types of test: wafer sort, final test, system-level test, and burn-in
  • Key instruments: ATE, probers, and handlers
Testing methods and career outlook
  • DC, AC, and functional test methods
  • Test data basics: STDF, binning, and dashboards
  • The cost of test and how it affects productivity
  • Careers in test: test engineer, product engineer, DfT, and debug
  • An expert panel, open questions, and certification
Who teaches it

Taught by working engineers

Led by industry experts with decades of experience in semiconductor product development and testing. Between them they have built teams and developed more than a hundred products at leading semiconductor companies.

What you earn

A certificate that counts

Participants receive a Semiconductor Test Foundation certificate after a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course.

Questions

Good to know

Is this course only for students?

It is aimed mainly at students and newcomers, but working professionals who want a solid grounding are welcome too.

Do I need testing experience?

No. A general engineering or science background helps, but no prior design or testing experience is required.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, a Semiconductor Test Foundation certificate on completion.

Join this course

Register your interest and we will send you the next dates, the price, and everything you need.