Prof. Guna Selvaduray of San Jose State University has requested that I post the following announcement. "During the Spring 06 semester we are offering the Introduction to Microelectronics Packaging class. Course Description: The objective of this course is to provide engineers the fundamental understanding of microelectronics packaging and its critical role in the functioning of electronic products. This course will cover in-depth the functions of microelectronics packaging and the principal parameters that need to be considered in packaging and interconnect design. Topics that will be specifically covered include Thermal, Electrical and Mechanical functions of packaging, Device and Board level packaging including QFP, Plastic and Ceramic BGAs, CCGA, Micro BGA, 3-D CSP, COB, FCOB, interconnect methodologies, Wirebonding, TAB, Flip Chip, Wave and Reflow Soldering, interconnect failure modes and Reliability, including review of statistical modeling for reliability prediction. The physics and chemistry behind processes such as molding, sintering, soldering, etc., will be covered. Students are encouraged to bring with them topics of interest for class discussion and coverage. Aspects of optoelectronic and MEMS packaging will also be covered. Prerequisites: BS in engineering or physical sciences, Graduate standing, Consent of instructor. Times: January 28 ~ May 20, 2006 (Saturdays) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Room: Engr 338 (SJSU) Enrollment Info: For those not enrolled in SJSUâs graduate program, this course may be taken through SJSUâs Open University. The cost is approximately $500 + cost of textbook and instructional materials. For early enrollment please contact the SJSU Continuing Education Office at (408) 924-2670. Enrollment during the first class period will also be facilitated. Instructor: Mulugeta Abtew, Manager, Sanmina/SCI; Email: mulugeta.abtew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For enrollment information: Dr. Guna Selvaduray at SJSU; Tel: (408) 924-3874; FAX: (408) 924-4057; Email: gunas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx " -- Raj Raghuram Berkeley Design Automation (http://www.berkeley-da.com) 2902 Stender Way Santa Clara, CA-95054-3213 Tel: 408.496.6600 x203 Cel: 408.390.7614 Fax: 408.496.6633 email: raj.raghuram@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List FAQ wiki page is located at: http://si-list.org/wiki/wiki.pl?Si-List_FAQ List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.org List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu