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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.

Dates5 to 8 October 2026

Each day14:00 to 17:00 CET

FormatOnline, live with the instructor

Seat priceEUR 699

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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.

Enrolment

Book your seat

The next session runs 5 to 8 October 2026, 14:00 to 17:00 CET on both days, online, live with the instructor. Seats are limited so the group stays small enough for discussion.

Individual seat

EUR 699per seat, excluding VAT

Four live sessions with the instructor, not a recording
Structured theory backed by practical, real-world examples
The Semiconductor Test Foundation certificate on completion, after a short assessment

Book and pay your seat

Prices exclude VAT. Secure checkout by Stripe, which collects your name, company and contact details. Joining instructions follow by email once payment clears.

Groups and corporate

Let us scope ittailored to your team

Reduced per-seat pricing for several colleagues
A private session for your team, on your own workflows
Delivered online, or on-site at your company
Dates arranged around your project schedule

Ask for group pricing

Or write to [email protected] and we will come back with a quote.

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.

Seats are open for the next session

The next session runs 5 to 8 October 2026. Book a seat, or ask us about pricing for your team.

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