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Lead the Future of

Semiconductor Technologies

Join the PG Level Advanced Certification Programme in

Micro and Nanoelectronics

By IISc, World’s #1* Research University

2020-30 is a decade Most sought-after expertise Build expertise with IISc,

of semiconductors in the IC industry World’s #1 Institution
1 A trillion-dollar industry 2 Both industry and academia 3 Award-winning Faculty
globally by 2030 need nano and microelectronics Globally recognised certification
capabilities Well-tested Format

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1 2020-30 is a decade of
semiconductors
Accelerating micro and nanoelectronics 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

“Worldwide semiconductor revenue expected to reach

$661 billion in 2022, a 13.7% Y-o-Y growth rate.” 2

“The semiconductor decade will witness 70% of growth driven

by automotive, data storage, and wireless industries” 3

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 Most sought-after expertise
2 in the IC industry

Salary range
Depending on experience and expertise nanotechnology
professionals can command over ₹40 LPA in India
and $100K in USA
~ Source: 6figr

Top roles for certified nanoelectronics 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

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3 IISc Edge
World’s #1* Research University

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 visit https://www.iisc.ac.in

The PG Level Advanced Certificate Programme in Micro and Nanoelectronics

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

#1 World’s Top research

University*(2023) #1 University(2016, 2020 and
2022) by NIRF (2016-20) #1 Times Higher Education
University in India (2020)
2 Bharat Ratna
Awardees (1954, 2014)
RUR World
#62 (2020)

*Based on metric Citations per Faculty

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Expert Faculty

Taught by eminent IISc Faculty

Programme Director
Prof. Mayank Shrivastava
Award Winning Scientist | Author of 200+ Research Publications |
Inventor of 50+ 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 & Elsevier Microelectronic

Reliability (2018-2020)

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 Semiconductors 4

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Curriculum

Leverage a state-of-the-art curriculum, designed by IISc Faculty and gain

an insight into 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

Semiconductor Technology

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

VLSI Design Overview for Fab/Semiconductor Engineers

Digital
Analog
Radio Frequency (RF)

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Physics and Design of Transistors

The Ideal MOS Capacitor

The Non-Ideal MOS Capacitor
The MOS Capacitor as a Diagnostic Device
The Long Channel MOSFET
The Short Channel MOSFET
Double Gate MOSFET and FinFETs

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.

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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

IncludesTCAD
Device 5 days
and
campus
Devicevisit
Design
to IISc
Basics
Bangalore
using TCAD
Includes
CMOS in person
Process training atProcess
Technology, MSD labDevelopment, 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

Semiconductor Technology

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.

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 Non-CMOS Processes and other process modules
Process Flow: CMOS process flow & LDMOS process flow and process integration
challenges
Process – Device co-design

Physics and Design of Transistors

The Ideal MOS Capacitor

The Non-Ideal MOS Capacitor
The MOS Capacitor as a Diagnostic Device
The Long Channel MOSFET
The Short Channel MOSFET
Double Gate MOSFET and FinFETs

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

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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 MSD Lab

9 months comprehensive
programme

PG Level Advanced Certification Programme in

Micro and Nanoelectronics
5 Days Campus Visit
Hands on Project at MSD Lab

6 months programme

Advanced Certification Programme in

Microelectronics
2 Days Campus Visit
Visit to MSD Lab

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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 technologies.
A fresh graduate willing to build a career in
microelectronics industry.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification: B.E/B.Tech degree (ECE, EE, Instrumentation,

Nanoscience/Nanotechnology, Materials Engineering or similar) or
M.Sc degree in Physics

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How can I Enrol in this Programme?

Take assistance from Relationship Manager

1 2 3 4

Apply for the Submit Selection by Join the

Programme Documents* IISc Committee** program

*Scanned copies to be submitted within 7 days 1. Education Certificate 2. Experience Letter/

Latest Pay Slip

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

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What is the return on my investment?

Accelerate your professional growth

Be adept in the design and

fabrication of semiconductor devices

Develop electronics/electrical products

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energy, material, and data PG Level Advanced Certification Programme in
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in association with TalentSprint

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(March 2023 - November 2023)

Enable your organisation to become a

frontier in nanotechnology Prof. Ambedkar Dukkipati
Programme Director, AIAS, IISc

Build and empower a team that can

design and realize nano-scale
electronic devices

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Programme Fee

Amount
9 months comprehensive programme

PG Level Advanced Certification Programme in

Micro and Nanoelectronics

₹ 3,50,000/- + GST
Flexible EMI Options starting at
₹20,978 / Month

Amount
6 months programme

Advanced Certification Programme in

Microelectronics

₹ 2,50,000/- + GST
Flexible EMI Options starting at
₹18,356 / Month

GST as applicable

0% EMI available Nominate your employee to avail special benefits

Scholarships Available

(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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