IISc Certification | 9 Months | Campus Visit |


1. 2020-30 is a decade of semiconductors
Accelerating Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologies industry growth

  • "India is poised to be the second largest market in the world in terms of scale and growing demand for semiconductor components across several industries and applications by India Semiconductor Market Report, 2019-2026." 1
  • "AMD plans to invest $400 million in India over the next 5 years to strengthen its research, development, and engineering operations in India." 2
  • "India is poised to become a key player in the global semiconductor industry, and would require over a million skilled professionals by 2030." 3
  • "India is expected to be a key player in the semiconductor industry, which is expected to be worth US$80.3 billion by 2028." 4

2. Most sought-after expertise
in the VLSI - Semiconductor Industry

Salary range Depending on experience and expertise, early career semiconductor technology professionals can command over ₹40 LPA in India and $125K in USA
~ Source: 6figr

Top roles for certified semiconductor technology professionals

  • Memory circuit design engineer
  • Digital/Mixed-Signal IC design engineer
  • IP design engineer/ IP/SoC design methodology and flows engineer
  • DFT engineer – MBIST/LBIST
  • FPGA/eASIC SW validation engineer
  • FPGA and RTL design engineer
  • RF Analog Engineer/RFIC Circuit design engineer
  • Automated test and characterization engineer
  • SoC architecture engineer/SoC low power design engineer
  • Electromagnetic compatibility engineer
  • Layout design and validation Engineer
  • I/O design engineer
  • Clock and timing engineer/ Static timing analysis engineer
  • Pre-silicon validation engineer
  • Analog/Power delivery engineer
  • CAD Physical verification engineer
  • ESD design technical manager
  • Advanced packaging material development manager
  • Patent technical manager
  • CSV engineer (Virtual Fab)
  • Tapeout engineer
  • Foundry process design Engineer
  • Integration engineer
  • Yield analysis engineer
  • EBO engineer
  • Wet clean process manager
  • Etch process manager
  • Litho/EUV module engineer
  • EUV mask materials scientist
  • CMP engineer
  • Epitaxy process manager
  • EUV tool manager
  • Electrochemical plating module engineering manager
  • Litho/Patterning process manager
  • PVD module manager

3. IISc
Edge
World’s #1* Research University

IISc IISc

IISc (Indian Institute of Science) is the oldest and the finest higher education institute of its kind in India. It pursues excellence in research and education in several fields of Science and Engineering. It is one of the first three publicly funded institutes to be awarded the Institute of Eminence status. The alumni of IISc hold significant academic and industry positions around the globe. For more information, visit www.iisc.ac.in

The PG Level Advanced Certificate Programme in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologies will be delivered by IISc’s Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). CCE offers courses suitably designed to meet the requirements of various target groups - research & development (R&D) laboratories and industries, research scientists, and engineers- enabling them to grow into competent managers of technology-intensive and data-driven organisations. For more information, visit cce.iisc.ac.in


Expert Faculty

Taught by eminent IISc Faculty


Programme Director
Prof. Mayank Shrivastava

Award Winning Scientist | Author of 225+ Research Publications and 55+ Patents
Associate Professor, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, IISc and Co-Founder - AGNIT Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd

Research Expertise: VLSI – Nanoelectronics, Semiconductor Device Design, Modeling & Characterisation, Nanotechnology, On-chip ESD Protection, Analog Memory for Neuromorphic Applications


  • Co-founded AGNIT Semiconductors, a deeptech startup working on next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors
  • Worked with leading organisations like IBM Microelectronics (USA), Intel Mobile Communications (USA) and Intel Corp. (Germany) and Infineon Technologies (USA and Germany)
  • Won several young scientist awards that include Platinum Jubilee Award (NASI), INSA, MIT’s Outstanding Innovator Award (TR35), and more
  • Authored 200+ research papers. Holds 40+ patents; most are either licensed by semiconductor companies or are in use in their products
  • Editor for IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices & Also a recipient of Vasavic Award.
  • He is also an Investigator for Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre & Incubator (GEECI), MeitY-GoI
  • Swarna Jayanti Fellowship, DST, 2021 – 2026
  • Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship, INAE, 2021 – 2026
  • Leading the National Future Technology Initiative Using 2D Semiconductors4

Curriculum

Leverage a state-of-the-art curriculum, designed by IISc Faculty and gain an insight into the device design, modeling, characterisation and development of semiconductor technology.

9 Months Programme

Basics of Semiconductor Devices and Technology

  • Introduction to semiconductor device physics
  • Carrier statics and dynamics
  • Semiconductor Junctions
  • Ideal and non-ideal MOS capacitor
  • MOSFETs
  • Overview: Basics of Transistor scaling, VLSI Technology, Moore’s Law, ITRS, CMOS, BiCMOS, BCD and Other technologies, etc.
  • Cleanroom Basics
  • Semiconductor Process such as Oxidation, Diffusion, thin film deposition, Ion Implantation, Lithography, etching.
  • Non-CMOS Processes and other process modules
  • Process Flow: CMOS process flow & LDMOS process flow and process integration challenges
  • Process – Device co-design
  • Assignments/Lab: Process TCAD Modules
  • Digital
  • Analog
  • Radio Frequency (RF)

Reliability of Nanoscale circuits and systems

  • Carrier transport and carrier energy fundamentals, avalanche multiplication and breakdown, hot carrier induced (HCI) degradation mechanism, NBTI/PBTI, TDDB, GOI and Electromigration.
  • ESD and latch-up phenomena, Test models and methods, ESD protection devices and device physics, Advance ESD protection devices, high current effects and filaments, Negative differential resistance, Physics of ESD failure.
  • ESD protection methodology, ESD protection circuits, ESD protection for Analogue/RF and mixed-signal modules, General rules for ESD design, layout considerations for ESD and latch-up protection, understanding parasitic.
  • ESD circuit simulation basics and requirements, ESD TCAD simulation methodology.
  • System on Chip overview and system ESD aspects, case studies related to product failures and solutions use
  • High current injection, High field effects, Negative differential resistance and Current filaments, Drain extended MOS devices and associated week ESD robustness. ESD behaviour of FinFET devices, SiGe-FETs and other quantum well devices, Impact of stress & strain on ESD behaviour, ESD devices in advanced CMOS and BiCMOS technology, Impact of technology scaling on ESD behaviour, Special analogue and RF ESD protection devices and circuits. Impact of ESD stress on CNTs, Graphene and other 2D material-based Nanoelectronic devices. ESD Device modelling for circuit simulations, State-of-the-art on CDM ESD protection, CDM tester models, modelling CDM behaviour and CDM simulations, ESD verification flow and methodology, Towards full chip ESD simulation, Transient latch-up, System-level ESD, System Efficient ESD design (SEED), Case studies.

Design of Power Semiconductor Devices

  • Power device applications
  • Semiconductor Physics under extreme conditions
  • Power Diodes
  • Si High Power MOS devices, design and Technology
  • GaN Power HEMTs
  • Power Device Design Lab

Microelectronics Lab

  • Device TCAD and Device Design Basics using TCAD
  • CMOS Process Technology, Process Development, Integration and Simulation
  • Semiconductor Device Characterization
  • Library / PDK Development
  • Includes hands-on projects at MSDLab during 5-day visit to IISc campus


6 months programme

Basics of Semiconductor Devices and Technology

  • Introduction to semiconductor device physics
  • Carrier statics and dynamics
  • Semiconductor Junctions
  • Ideal and non-ideal MOS capacitor
  • MOSFETs
  • Overview: Basics of Transistor scaling, VLSI Technology, Moore’s Law, ITRS, CMOS, BiCMOS, BCD and Other technologies, etc.
  • Cleanroom Basics
  • Semiconductor Process such as Oxidation, Diffusion, thin film deposition, Ion Implantation, Lithography, etching.
  • Non-CMOS Processes and other process modules
  • Process Flow: CMOS process flow & LDMOS process flow and process integration challenges
  • Process – Device co-design

Microelectronics Lab

  • Device TCAD and Device Design Basics using TCAD
  • CMOS Process Technology, Process Development, Integration and Simulation
  • Semiconductor Device Characterization
  • Library / PDK Development
  • Includes recorded lab modules and a visit to MSDLab during 2-day visit to IISc campus




Find out why professionals want to join
the programme

"I am interested in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologies for its focus on high-performance microchips used in daily devices. The esteemed course at IISc will equip me with the necessary skills to contribute to this growing field."
- Fresher from an academic institute of applied science

"I have 15+ years of experience as an Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist. I now seek academic depth and sophistication, which the PG Level Advanced Certification Program in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologie at IISc can provide in the field of semiconductors."
- Quality Assurance at a leading semiconductor company

"I have 8+ years of experience in SOC validation and am eager to expand my knowledge in semiconductors. This comprehensive program will help me gain more expertise and improve my technical skills/capabilities, allowing me to meet industry demands and advance in my career."
- Senior Engineer with 7+ years of experience

Note: These are edited versions based on the details submitted by various programme applicants.


High Impact Learning

  • Live Interactive Sessions With world’s leading authority on semiconductor research
  • Experiential Learning Supported by use-cases and hands on project at MSDLab
  • 9 months comprehensive programme
    PG Level Advanced Certification
    Programme in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologies 5 Days Campus Visit Hands on Project at MSDLab
  • 6 months programme
    Advanced Certification Programme in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologies 2 Days Campus Visit Visit to MSDLab

Preview of MSDLab at IISc


Is this programme ideal for me?

Yes, if you are

  • A tech professional in semiconductor/VLSI domain, or across any electronics industry, keen to build expertise in design, development, and integration of micro and nanoelectronics devices and semiconductor technologies.
  • A fresh graduate willing to build a career in microelectronics & semiconductor industry.
  • An industry professional willing to build a leadership career in the semiconductor industry

Eligibility


  • Minimum Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Degree (ECE, EEE, EE, Instrumentation, Nanoscience/Nanotechnology, Material Science, Material Physics, Material Engineering and Semiconductor)

How can I Enrol in this Programme?

RM
  • Application

    Apply for the
    Programme

  • Upload Document

    Submit
    Documents*

  • Selection

    Shortlisting & Approval by IISc Selection Committee**

  • Selection

    Pay Programme Fees

  • Enrollment

    Join the
    Programme

*Scanned copies of the education certificate to be submitted within 7 days.

**Selection for the programme will be done by IISc and is strictly based on the education, work experience, and motivation of the participants.

What is the return on my investment?

Supercharge your professional growth

  • Master the art of designing and fabricating cutting-edge semiconductor devices
  • Innovate electronics and electrical products that seamlessly integrate machines, workers, energy, material, and data

Empower your organization to lead the semiconductor frontier

  • Build and foster a team capable of designing and bringing to life nano-scale semiconductor devices



Programme Fee

9 months comprehensive programme PG Level Advanced Certification Programme in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologies

  • Programme Fee : ₹3,00,000
  • Lab fee : ₹50,000
  • Flexible EMI Options starting at
    ₹20,978 / Month

6 months programmeAdvanced Certification Programme in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologies

  • Programme Fee : ₹2,00,000
  • Lab fee : ₹50,000
  • Flexible EMI Options starting at
    ₹ 18,356 / Month

12-Month 0% EMI available Nominate your employees to avail special benefits GST as applicable

(i) Application Fee of ₹2,000, and
(ii) Campus visit fee will be based on actuals and to be borne by the participants.
(iii) Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.



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Frequently Asked Questions

This LIVE and interactive online programme has the potential to strengthen fundamentals, inform new industry developments and bridge the knowledge gap. Participants attending this programme can benefit from the following -

IISc Advantage

  • Designed by the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, IISc
  • Taught by top researchers in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Technologies
  • Access to the MSDLabs
  • Globally recognised certificate from IISc, India's #1 University and #1 Research Institute*

Cutting-edge Applied Learning

  • Experiential Learning supported by use-cases and hands on project at MSDLab
  • Hands-on curriculum for effective learning by practitioners
  • Opportunity to implement your projects in state-of-the-art research labs
  • Industry interactions with semiconductor technology leaders

Career Impact

  • Showcase your expertise through projects and experiments
  • Network with current and future leaders of microelectronics and semiconductor
  • Upgrade your technical profile with a top certification

TalentSprint Advantage

  • Learn on TalentSprint’s patent-pending Digital Platform
  • Network with 3000+ TalentSprint Deep Tech Alumni
  • Access TalentSprint Career Accelerator

*As per NIRF Ranking 2023

  • Working professionals in the VLSI and Electronics Industry, as well as Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Industry.
  • Tech Professionals in the semiconductor domain, keen to build expertise in the design, development, or integration of Microelectronics and semiconductor technologies.
  • Recent graduates or master’s students across the globe.
  • Prepares professionals for the current and next-gen semiconductor age while ensuring their development of state-of-the-art industry standards and practical knowledge.
  • Professionals can establish themselves as leaders in the rapidly evolving semiconductor and VLSI industry while acquiring technologically challenging positions worldwide.
  • Professionals can benefit from a curriculum curated by combing decades of research experience, industry acumen, and technology development experience, limited to a very few experts around the world.
  • Earn an Executive Programme Certificate from the IISc upon completion of the programme.
  • Network and associate with other semiconductor industry professionals.

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