Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learning outcomes of this course is firstly to understand the fundamentals of microelectronic systems integration, including IC, MEMS/ASIC, sensor systems and power systems. A focus will be placed on the integration technologies (from 2 to 3D technologies), processes and typical materials used in microsystems, allowing the student to critically evaluate and compare integration technologies. Additionally, an understanding of the interdependence of material properties, materials compatibility, production processes and their impact on quality/reliability will be obtained. To achieve this, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics and theories of microstructure will be addressed. Scientific writing methods applied throughout the course.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.09.2021 - 15.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel, Vesa Vuorinen, Glenn Ross

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The contents of the course will include and introduction to microelectronic 3D-integration, specifically technologies utilised in IC, MEMS/ASIC, sensor systems and power components. Following this, the basics of materials compatibly, chemical reaction between materials, interfacial phenomena and their effects on material properties will be presented with examples and exercises applied to microelectronic integration. Interpretation of phase diagrams, diffusion mechanisms and microstructures of common microelectronic systems will be presented. The students will also participate in laboratory sessions that will evaluate 3D-integrated samples.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation at the lectures, participation at the lab work and presentations
    Grade based on active participation on teaching, homework, lab work and presentations

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures (compulsory attendance) : 32h

    Exercises/Independent work : 59h

    Laboratory work : 39h

     

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Handout/Lecture slides.

    Handbook of Silicon Based MEMS Materials and Technologies, 2 nd Edition, M. Tilli, S. Franssila, V. Airaksinen, M. Paulasto-Kröckel, T. Motooka and V. Lindroos

    Fundamentals of Microsystem Packaging (Chapters 1, 2, 5, 16, 17, 22), R.Tummala.

    Laurila, T., Vuorinen, V., Paulasto-Kröckel, M., Turunen, M., Mattila, T.T., Kivilahti, J., Interfacial Compatibility in Microelectronics

    Paul, A., Laurila, T., Vuorinen, V., Divinski, S.V., Thermodynamics, Diffusion and the Kirkendall Effect in Solids, Chapters 1-5

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-II

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELEC-E8713

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.