Understanding Semiconductors
Episode 3
Modern metrology from Lab to Fab by Rigaku
A podcast for engineering leaders in characterization, metrology, process, and analytics, looking for discussion around semiconductor metrology challenges.
In this episode: The essential role of the Lab in the semiconductor R&D and Fab, and its industry impact.
Markus speaks with Professor Alain Diebold, Ph.D. | Viewpoints to a modern and efficient approach to metrology challenges and key takeaways from 2022 Frontiers Of Characterization and Metrologyfor Nanoelectronics Conference.
- Was there a distinction between lab and fab in early incarnations of metrology?
- Success stories out of Alain’s relationship with SEMATECH
- How to address the “Valley of Death” between a well-nurtured academic idea and an actual product?
- What is an effective way to approach future metrology challenges?
- The Pprpose and “why” behind the 2022 Frontiers of Characterization and Metrology for Nanoelectronics Conference (FCMN)
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Host: Markus Kuhn
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, Canada BS Honors, University of Western Ontario, Canada. Markus is a semiconductor technology expert with a proven track record in developing, managing, and implementing novel metrology strategies and programs in support of advanced semiconductor process and architectural technology development. During a 25-year career with Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation, Markus was responsible for the development and implementation of a broad range of analytical capabilities to help meet semiconductor technology goals and was a key technical contributor to Intel's breakthrough strain, high K/metal gate, FinFET, and advanced memory programs. Currently, he is a Senior Director for Semiconductor Technology and a Fellow for Rigaku Corporation. His interests include the advancement of analytical capabilities for nanoscale devices, and he has a broader interest in the synergies between analytical characterization methods, machine learning, and process metrology to help enable emerging nanoscale device technologies. He has published 100+ refereed papers and holds 30+ patents relating to semiconductor technology. 
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