Making Semiconductors - Sintering

Name: Making Semiconductors - Sintering
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Introduction to Sintering for Semiconductor Technology and Packaging

Created byTobias Lepiarczyk

Last updated 10/2025

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What you'll learn

Gaining detailed insights in sintering in semiconductor manufacturing.
Understanding the principle, process flow, challenges and opportunities of sintering.
Gaining an outlook into future sintering technologies like sinter sheets.
Get detailed insights into alternative technologies like epoxy, thermocompression and solder.

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 42m total length

Introduction and definition of sintering7:16
Explore the sintering process used to create robust, thermally and electrically reliable die attach connections between semiconductor chips and substrates, with applications from die-to-leadframe to 3d packaging.
History of bonding in semiconductor applications5:22
Trace the history of bonding in semiconductor packaging from epoxy to solder, then thermocompression and the rise of sintering, including silver and copper sintering.
All about sintering technology21:59
Learn sintering technology for semiconductor packaging, including paste composition, diffusion under heat and pressure, and process steps from masking to drying and pick and place, with key reliability parameters.
Alternative technologies3:59
Examine conductive epoxy, soldering, and thermocompression bonding as alternative technologies to sintering, noting processing temperature, heat management, reliability, and typical applications.
Future outlook3:57
Explore future trends in sintering, including shifting from silver to copper paste and moving to sinter sheets, highlighting cost, processing, and material efficiency considerations.

Requirements

Basic knowledge about semiconductors and manufacturing.

Description

Sintering in Semiconductor Manufacturing – Fundamentals, Applications and Future Perspectives

This practical, in-depth course provides a solid understanding of the sintering process in semiconductor manufacturing - a key technology in modern power electronics and advanced packaging.

We begin with an introduction and clear definition of sintering within the context of semiconductor technology. Then, we explore the historical development of bonding techniques to better understand the evolution and relevance of sintering.

The core of the course focuses on sintering itself: process parameters, materials, industrial applications, and typical challenges encountered in real-world scenarios.

We also examine alternative bonding technologies such as soldering, epoxy and thermocompression, comparing their advantages and limitations relative to sintering. Finally, we look ahead to future trends including novel sintering materials.

This course combines theoretical foundations with real-world insights to build a comprehensive knowledge base. Through engaging lectures, visual explanations and practical examples, you’ll gain the tools to understand, evaluate, and apply sintering in various semiconductor manufacturing contexts.

Who is this course for and is it for you?

Yes, it is. This course is designed for professionals, engineers, technicians, students and anyone interested in semiconductor bonding technologies - from the fundamentals to cutting-edge innovations.

This course is part of the series "Making Semiconductors"

Who this course is for:

Newcomers and experts within the semiconductor industry.