Volume 2, Number 7
December 28, 1995

ELECTRONIC PACKAGING NEWSLETTER

INDEX (June, 1995)


  1. CALENDAR OF CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
  2. SHORT COURSES
  3. SHORT CONFERENCE/MEETING NOTICES (by date)
  4. RECENT BOOKS
  5. CPMT INFORMATION

    CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS


    996 IEEE Multi-Chip Module Conference (MCMC-96)

    
                        1996 IEEE Multi-Chip Module Conference
                                     MCMC-96
                               February 5--7, 1996
                               The Cocoanut Grove
                             Santa Cruz, California
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    Submitted by:
       David Tuckerman" 
        tel:  (408)945-9991
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    Sponsored by: 
      * Circuits and Systems Society
      * Computer Society
      * Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology Society
      * Electron Devices Society
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    The 1996 IEEE Multi-Chip Module Conference (MCMC) will be held from
    February 5--7 in Santa Cruz, California.  MCMC is an annual conference 
    sponsored by the Circuits and Systems Society, the Components, Packaging 
    and Manufacturing Technology Society, the Computer Society and the 
    Electron Devices Society of the IEEE. The goal of this conference is to 
    bring together elements of packaging technology and design, circuits 
    and systems design, computer-aided design, modeling, analysis and 
    education. The conference is unique in its multi-disciplinary coverage 
    of all these aspects of MCMs.
    
    This year's conference reflects recent strong activity in applications
    of MCM technology.  Increased system performance goals, coupled with
    improvements in the costs and infrastructure for MCM technology, have
    lead to greater use of the technology in product applications.  Of 
    particular interest, is the increased activity in mixed signal modules.  
    This year's conference reflects that activity both in our keynote and 
    technical sessions.  In addition, we have strong sessions in MCM design 
    optimization (making Megachips in MCM technology), Infrastructure issues, 
    modeling, technology and Computer-Aided Design.  An entire session has 
    also been devoted to flip-chip solder-bump, a technology that is enjoying 
    enormous interest of late.
    
    This year's conference continues the trend started last year of adding
    a poster session to our single track format.  The papers selected for
    the poster session are of a more specialized nature and, therefore,
    have selective appeal.  The Program Committee felt that this forum would
    permit closer interaction among the presenters and their audience.
    
    The conference program is oriented towards promoting interaction among
    professionals in the MCM and related areas, and providing a forum for
    presenting and discussing the latest developments, immediate needs and
    future MCM trends.  The conference will consist of two days of technical 
    sessions, invited talks, and a poster session, run as a single track so 
    that everyone may attend the entire program. In addition, February 5 
    will be a full day of tutorials providing in-depth coverage of 
    high-interest topics.  There will also be exhibits and demonstrations 
    of state-of-the-art MCM prototypes and products from leading industrial 
    organizations and MCM CAD tools from universities and CAD vendors.
    
    David B. Tuckerman  Paul D. Franzon
    Conference Chair     Technical Program Chair
    
    Conference Schedule
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    Monday, February 5, 1996
    
    Tutorials
    
    [8:30--5:00] Known Good Die
    Larry Gilg (MCC)
    
    [8:30--12:00] Chip-Size Packaging Developments
    Robert Crowley, Thomas Goodman
    TechSearch International, Inc.
    
    [1:30 - 5:00] MCM-V (3-dimensional MCMs)
    Peter Ivey and Jon Stern
    University of Sheffield, UK
    
    Tuesday, February 6, 1996
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    [7:00 - 8:30] Breakfast
    
    [7:00 - 4:00] Registration
    
    [8:30 - 8:40] Conference Welcome, David B. Tuckerman, General Chair
    
    [8:40 - 9:20] KEYNOTE ADDRESS (Grand Ballroom) 
    The role of MCMs in Wireless Systems
    Bill Baker, Baker Associates and Wireless Access, California
    
    [9:20 - 9:50] SESSION I:  Infrastructure Issues Discussion Session
    Moderator:  Steve Leanheart, GTE
    
    [9:20 - 9:50] A Good Die is Hard to Find!
    Jan Vardaman, TechSearch
    
    [9:50 - 10:20] BREAK
    
    [10:20 - 11:35] SESSION II:  New MCM Applications
    Moderator: Peter Ivey, University of Sheffield
    
    [10:20 - 10:45] A Multichip Module Solution for High Performance
    ATM Switching
    L. Licciardi, M. Peretti, and L. Pilati, Centro Studi e Laboratori
    Telecomunicazioni, Italy, and J.J. Ichai and F. Martin, IBM Montipellier
    Technologies, France
    
    [10:45 - 11:35] A Multichip Module, the Basic Building Block for
    Large Area Pixel Detectors
    K.-H. Becks, and   P. Middelkamp, University of Wuppertal, M. Campbell, 
    E.H.M. Heijne, P. Jarron, G. Meddeler, L. Scharfetter and W. Snoeys, 
    CERN, J.-C. Clemens, P. Delpierre and D. Sauvage, CPPM/IN2P3/CNRS,
    C. Gobling and R. Wunstorf, University of Dortmund, and L. Rossi, INFN Genova
    
    [11:10 - 11:35] Space-Cube: A Flexible Computer Architecture
    Based on Stacked Modules
    Gary Bolotin, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    
    [11:35 - 12:35] LUNCH
    
    [12:35 - 2:40] SESSION III:  Flip Chip MCMs
    Moderator:  Y.C. Lee, University of Colorado
    
    [12:35 - 1:05] Flip Chip:  A Reliability and Cost Comparison with Wire-Bonding
    Paul Magill, MCNC (Invited Paper)
    
    [1:05 - 1:30] An Approach to the Low Cost Flip-chip Technology
    Development with Punched-out Solder Disks by Micro-press Punching Method
    H. Nakamura, M. Tago, M. Bonkohara, A. Dohya, and I. Morisaki,
    NEC Corporation, Japan
    
    [1:30 - 1:55] Fluxless Flip-chip for Multichip Modules
    Julia L.F. Goldstein, Peter C. Kim, Belinda S. Fernandez and David B.
    Tuckerman, nCHIP
    
    [1:55 - 2:20]  Thermal Evaluation of Multichip Modules for Flip-chip and 
    Wire Bonding Ceramic Packages
    T. D. Yuan, IBM Microelectronics
    
    [2:20 - 2:40] BREAK
    
    [2:40 - 4:45] SESSION IV:  Mixed Signal MCMs
    Moderator:  Heinz Blennemann, Silicon Graphics
    
    [2:40 - 3:05]
    Mixed Signal Digital Sub-Band Tuner Multichip Module
    Ken Sienski, Calvin Field, Clint Schreiner and Mark Chivers, E-Systems
    
    [3:05 - 3:30]
    The Application of Silicon-on-Silicon MCMs to Advanced Analog Power Controllers
    D. Dromgoole, A. Lotfi, A. Feygenson, R. Frye, and K. Tai, AT&T Bell
    Laboratories
    
    [3:30 - 3:55]
    Integrated Microwave Filters in MCM-D
    Philip Pieters, Steven Brebels, and Eric Beyne, IMEC, Belgium
    
    [3:55 - 4:20]
    A High Frequency, High Power Miniature based DC to DC Power Supply 
    Utilizing MCM-L Technology
    Greg Miller and Matthew Salatino, Harris Semiconductor
    
    [4:20 - 4:45]
    A New Multichip-on-Silicon Packaging Scheme with Integrated Passive Components
    Louis J. Guerin, R. Sachot, and M. Dutoit,
    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland
    
    [4:45 - 5:00] BREAK
    
    [5:00 - 7:00] SESSION V:  Poster Session
    Moderator:  Fabian Pease, Stanford University
    
    [5:00 - 5:05] Introduction to Poster Session
    
    [5:05 - 5:10]
    A Cost Analysis Study of Deposited-MCM Active Substrates for 
    Testability Purposes
    Joan Oliver, University Automoma of Barcelona, Spain,
    and H. Kerkhoff, University of Twente, The Netherlands
    
    [5:10 - 5:15]
    Memory Hierarchy Organizations for MCM Architectures
    D. L. Andrews, University of Arkansas
    
    [5:15 - 5:20]
    Flexible Access to MCM Technology via the Multichip
    Module Designers' Access Service (MIDAS)
    Jennifer Peltier and Wes Hansford, Information Sciences Institute
    
    [5:20 - 5:25]
    Development of a DSP/MCM Subsystem Assessing Low-volume,
    Low-cost MCM Prototyping for Universities
    P. Dehkordi, T. Powell and D. Bouldin, University of Tennessee
    
    [5:25 - 5:30]
    A Fast Method for the Simulation of Lossy Interconnects
    With Frequency Dependent Parameters
    Roni Khazaka, Michel Nakhla, and Q.J. Zhang, Carleton University,
    Canada, and Juliusz Poltz, OptEM Engineering Inc., Canada
    
    [5:30 - 5:35]
    Determination of the Propagation Constant of Coupled
    Lines on Chips Based on High Frequency Measurements
    T.M. Winkel, L.S. Dutta, H. Grabinski, and E. Groteluschen,
    University of Hanover, Germany
    
    [5:35 - 5:40]
    Fast Parameters Extraction of Multilayer and Multiconductor
    Interconnects Using Geometry Independent Measured Equation of Invariance
    Wei Hong, Weikai Sun, and Wayne Wei-Ming Dai,
    University of California, Santa Cruz
    
    [5:40 - 5:45]
    An Optimum Pin Redistribution Algorithm for MultiChip Modules
    Jun-Dong Cho, Sung Kyun Kwan University, Korea,
    and Majid Sarrafzadeh, Northwestern University
    
    [5:45 - 5:50]
    Interconnect Delay Optimization Under Lossy Transmission Line
    Formulation
    Tianxiong Xue, and Ernest S. Kuh, University of California, Berkeley,
    and Qingjian Yu, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China
    
    [5:50 - 5:55]
    Automation of the Advanced Interconnected Mesh Power System (IMPS)
    MCM Topologies
    James Patrick Parkerson and Leonard W. Schaper, University of Arkansas
    
    [5:55 - 6:00]
    Micro-Machined Heat Pipes in Silicon MCM Substrates
    D. A. Benson, R. T. Mitchell, M. R. Tuck, D. R. Adkins, and D. W. Palmer,
    Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
    
    [6:00 - 7:00] Poster Display & Audience/Author Interaction
    (Grand Ballroom)
    Exhibits (Bay View Room)
    Reception
    
    [7:00 - 10:00] BANQUET
    
    Wednesday, February 7, 1996
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    [7:30 - 8:30] Breakfast
    
    [7:00 - 1:00] Registration
    
    [8:30 - 9:45] SESSION VI:  Electrical Design
    Moderator:  Thad Gabara, AT&T Bell Laboratories
    
    [8:30 - 8:55] MCM-D Switching Units for Interconnection
    Technology Validation
    Claudio Truzzi, Eric Beyne and Edwin Ringoot, IMEC, Belgium
    
    [8:55 - 9:20] Off-Chip 400MBPS Single-ended Signal Transmission
    Using Non-resonant Lengths and Source-synchronous Clocking
    Heinz Blennemann and Ron Nikel, Silicon Graphics Inc.
    
    [9:20 - 9:45] A Functional Module Comparison of the Interconnected
    Mesh Power System (IMPS) with a Standard Four-layer MCM Topology
    Michael D. Glover and Leonard W. Schaper, University of Arkansas
    
    [9:45 - 10:15] BREAK
    
    [10:15 - 11:30] SESSION VII:  Design Optimization
    Moderator:   P.R. Mukund, RIT
    
    [10:15 - 10:40] Early Cost/Performance Cache Analysis of a Split
    MCM-Based MicroSparc CPU
    Peyman Dehkordi, Karthi Ramamurthi, and Donald Bouldin,
    University of Tennessee
    
    [10:40 - 11:05] Issues in Partitioning Integrated Circuits for
    MCM-D/Flip-Chip Technology
    Sanjeev Banerjia, Griff Bilbro, Alan Glaser, Chris Harvatis,
    Steve Lipa, Real Pomerleau, Andrew Stanaski, Toby Schaffer, Yusuf Tekmen, and
    Paul Franzon, North Carolina State University
    
    [11:05 - 11:30] Chip and Package Co-design Technique
    Qing Zhu and Wayne W.-M. Dai, University of California, Santa Cruz
    
    [11:30 - 12:20] SESSION VIII:  Computer-Aided Design
    Moderator:  Jason Cong, University of California, Los Angeles
    
    [11:30 - 11:55] Early System Noise Analysis in Mixed-signal
    Silicon-on-Silicon MCM Systems
    Joe G. Xi and  Wayne W.-M. Dai, University of California, Santa Cruz
    
    [11:55 - 12:20] An MCM/IC Timing-Driven Placement Algorithm
    Featuring Explicit Design Space Exploration
    Henrik Esbensen and Ernest S. Kuh, University of California, Berkeley
    
    [12:20 - 2:00] LUNCH
    
    FREE RIDES on the BUMPER CARS
    
    [2:00 - 3:15] SESSION IX:  Advances in MCM Technology
    Moderator:  Paul Kohl, Georgia Tech
    
    [2:00 - 2:25] Polymer Optical Couplers for Applications in
    Multi-Chip Modules
    Tsang-Der Ni and Dana Sturzebecher, US Army Research Laboratory
    
    [2:25 - 2:50] New Type Structure Photo-Sensitive Polyimide
    for High Density Wiring Multichip Module
    K. Yokouchi, Y. Ishizuki, M. Yamamoto, D. Mizutani, and Y. Yoneda,
    Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd, Japan
    
    [2:50 - 3:15] New Olefinic Interlevel Dielectric Materials for
    Multi-Chip Modules
    R. Shick, B. Goodall, L. McIntosh, S. Jayaraman, P. Kohl,
    S. Bidstrup-Allen and N. Grove, B.F. Goodrich Specialty Chemicals
    
    [3:15 - 3:45] BREAK
    
    [3:45 - 5:00] SESSION X:  Modeling of Interconnect
    Moderator:  Steven Kang, University of Illinois
    
    [3:45 - 4:10] An Accurate Determination of the Characteristic
    Impedance  of Lossy Lines on Chips Based on High Frequency S-Parameter
    Measurements
    Thomas-Michael Winkel, Lohit Sagar Dutta and Hartmut Grabinski,
    University of Hanover, Germany
    
    [4:10 - 4:35] A New Moment Generation Technique for Interconnects
    Characterized by Measured or Calculated S-parameters
    M. Celik, A.C. Cangellaris, University of Arizona, and A. Deutsch, IBM
    
    [4:35 - 5:00] Efficient Gate Delay Modeling for Large Interconnect Loads
    Andrew Kahng and Sudhakar Muddu, University of California, Los Angeles
    
    [9:00 - 5:00] EXHIBITS (Bay View Room)
    
    Tutorials --  Monday, February 5, 1996
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    Tutorial #1  Known Good Die
    8:30 -- 5:00 (Grand Ballroom)
    
    Larry Gilg, MCC
    
    Description:
    This tutorial will cover the unique aspects of procuring and supplying 
    high quality bare die for advanced packaged electronic systems. A 
    thorough introduction to IC test and burn-in, and the issues that 
    most affect success in bare die use will lead into a discussion of 
    technologies available (or being developed) for fully conditioning 
    bare die. Emerging standards, including the all-important standards 
    being developed for die information will be covered. Cost implications 
    of differing test and burn-in strategies and technology will be 
    highlighted. A review of bare die available as Known Good Die, including 
    a description of the various levels of ``goodness" that die suppliers 
    are providing today will also be included.
    
      Outline:
     Introduction
     Standards and Specifications
     Known Good Die Assurance Technologies
     Die Suppliers
     Cost Analysis
     MCM test strategies
    
    Much of the material presented will be updated from last year's tutorial
    with the progress in the KGD carrier evaluations and qualification activity
    at MCC,  updates from the SEMATECH low cost KGD project and information
    from KGD and chip scale package activities in Europe and Asia.
    
    Tutorial #2  Chip-Size Packaging Developments
    8:30 -- Noon (Bay View Room)
    
    Robert Crowley and Thomas Goodman,
    TechSearch International, Inc.
    
    Description:
    Chip-size package (CSP) technology offers the assembly ease of surface 
    mount technology (SMT) with the small size and higher electrical 
    performance of flip chip technology.  Chip-size packages are the same 
    size as the chip or generally no larger than 1.2 times the area of the 
    IC.  In the last year, several companies have introduced new chip-size 
    packages targeting portable electronics applications.  This tutorial 
    provides an overview of recent developments in this rapidly advancing 
    field of electronics packaging.  The driving forces for CSPs are 
    discussed to explain the intense interest in this technology.  The 
    alternatives to CSPs, such as ball grid array (BGA) and flip chip, 
    are analyzed.  CSP technology from sixteen companies is presented and
    compared.  These technologies can be classified by interconnection 
    technique: flex circuit interposer, rigid substrate interposer, molded 
    structure, custom lead frame, wafer-level assembly, or TCP technology.  
    The barriers to CSP adoption are reviewed, including high-density PCB 
    availability, test socket availability, and contract manufacturer 
    availability.  Tutorial participants will gain insight into the recent 
    worldwide developments in this field, as well as a better grasp of the 
    future impact of CSP technology on advanced packaging applications.
    
    Tutorial #3  MCM-V (3-dimensional MCMs)
    1:30 -- 5:00 p.m. (Bay View Room)
    
    Peter Ivey and Jon Stern, 
    University of Sheffield, UK
    
    Description: 
    Three-dimensional packaging can provide an order of magnitude reduction 
    in the volume and mass of a system. This is especially important in the 
    light of the dramatic growth in the portable electronics market. In this 
    tutorial a number of 3D MCM techniques will be presented and the merits 
    of each discussed. A detailed description, from applications to design 
    to manufacture, of MCM-V will be given.  This versatile, low-cost, 
    epoxy-based 3D MCM that produces high density systems, while removing 
    the necessity for Known Good Die.
    
    Registration Information
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    MCMC'96 will be held at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz, California
    from Tuesday, February 6 to Wednesday, February 7, 1996.
    A day of tutorials will be offered the preceding day, Monday,
    February 5.
    
    The conference registration fee of $295 for members*, $395 for
    non-members, and $195 for students includes registration for the 2-day 
    conference, a copy of the conference proceedings, the Tuesday evening 
    banquet and two breakfasts and lunches.  After January 26, the conference 
    registration fee is $365 for members, $495 for non-members and
    $235 for students.  (*Member = Member of IEEE or Japan Society of 
    Applied Physics (JSAP)).
    
    There will be separate morning and afternoon tutorials on Monday, 
    February 5.  Registrations will be accepted for individual or multiple 
    tutorials.  Priority is given to conference registrants.  Registration 
    for each half-day tutorial is $110 for members and $150 for non-members;
    for the full-day tutorial the registration is $190 for members and $250 
    for non-members; there is no student rates for tutorials, per IEEE 
    Computer Society policy.  Those registering for both a morning and 
    afternoon tutorial will receive lunch as well.  After January 26, the 
    tutorial registration fee for each half-day is $135 for members and $185 
    for non-members; and full-day is $230 for members and $300 for non-members.
    
    Refund Policy:
    No refunds will be  made unless written request for cancellation is 
    received prior to January 12, 1996.  A $50.00 processing fee will be charged.
    
    Phone Messages:
    During the conference, messages for attendees may be left at the
    Cocoanut Grove at (408)423-2053 and Fax (408)423-2438 between 9:00 a.m. 
    and 4:30 p.m.
    
    Parking:  Those staying at the Dream Inn will have free
    parking at the hotel, and the Cocoanut Grove is a short walk
    away.  Those who will be commuting will need to park in the 
    parking lot across the street from the Cocoanut Grove.  There 
    may be a parking charge after 10:00 a.m., but it will only apply 
    to those not already in the lot by that time.
    
    The Cocoanut Grove, the Boardwalk, and Vicinity
    
    The Cocoanut Grove is located on the beach, at the west end of the Santa 
    Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing an elegance unequaled in coastal conference 
    facilities. Most of the meeting will be held in the Grand Ballroom, 
    with nearly 7,000 square feet of floor space. The MCM product and CAD tool 
    Exhibits will be shown in the Bay View Room outlined by a sweeping curve 
    of ocean view windows. Sunlight and blue skies, or moonlight and stars, 
    can be seen through the retractable glass ceiling of the Sun Room, 
    the location for the lunches and the Banquet.
    
    Santa Cruz is a beautiful coastal town with many activities available 
    to visitors. You can, for example, deep sea fish, play tennis, skin dive, 
    surf, or play golf at internationally known courses.  The Santa Cruz 
    Beach Boardwalk is the only remaining seaside amusement park in 
    California, open most weekends and holidays year round. Admission is free.
    
    The weather in Santa Cruz in early February is generally cool and rainy, 
    with temperatures ranging from 37F to 59F (3C to 15C). 
    A warm sweater or jacket is recommended, particularly in the evening.
    
    Conference Hotel
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    Blocks of rooms have been reserved for MCMC'96 at:
    
    Dream Inn
    175 West Cliff Drive
    Santa Cruz, CA  95060
    Refer to Group Number G2007
    (408)426-4330  (For reservations only, call (800)421-6662.)
    FAX (408)427-2025
    $72 + tax for single or double rooms,
    
    The Dream Inn is on the beach, near Cocoanut Grove and Fisherman's Wharf.  
    To get a room at the conference rates, you must register with the hotel 
    by January 18, 1996 and specify that you are attending MCMC'96.
    Check-in time is 4:00 p.m., and check-out time is 12 noon.
    
    Addresses and phone numbers of other hotels, motels, and
    bed-and-breakfast places can be obtained from the
    Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce (408)423-1111 or the Conference and
    Visitor's Council (408)425-1234.
    
    Transportation
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    United Airlines:  MCMC registrants can take advantage of 
    United Airlines' agreement with the IEEE Electron Devices Society 
    to obtain a 10% discount (for Canada also) off the full coach fare, 
    or a 5% discount off any published fare for which the passenger may 
    qualify.  You, your travel agent, or the person making your travel plans
    can make reservations through the toll free UA Meeting Plus reservation 
    number 1-800-521-4041, available from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. (E.S.T.), 
    7 days a week.  Refer to the special EDS-MCMC96 code 587-NP.
    Mileage credit will be received by all those who are members of
    the UA Mileage Plus program.  Reservations must be made at least 7 days 
    prior to departure.
    
    Airports:  The closest airport is San Jose International, about
    45-60 minute drive away (except during rush hours).  San Francisco 
    International Airport is 1-1/2 to 2 hours away.  Peerless Stages 
    operates a bus four times a day between the San Jose airport and 
    downtown Santa Cruz, costing $8.00 and taking about an hour and a quarter.
    Call them for more information at (408)423-1800.
    
    Both San Francisco and San Jose airports are served by various van
    services: the Santa Cruz Airporter (408)423-1214 or (800)497-4997 has 
    service every two hours, reservations recommended;
    ABC Transportation (408)464-8993 or (800)734-4313 (CA only) requires
    reservations.  Call them directly for prices and travel times.
    
    Those driving into Santa Cruz should take Highway 17 South.
    Continue north on Highway 1 (Mission Street) and turn left on Bay 
    Street for the Dream Inn and Cocoanut Grove.
    
    For conference information contact:
    
    Lisa Pascal -- MCMC-96
    lisa@cse.ucsc.edu
    http://www.cse.ucsc.edu/~lisa/mcm/mcmc.html
    Computer Engineering
    University of California 
    Santa Cruz , CA  95064
    
    
    
    
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    6th International Workshop on Moisture in Microelectronics

    
    
                           CALL FOR PAPERS
    
        6th International Workshop on Moisture in Microelectronics 
    
                National Institute of Standards and Technology,
                         Gaithersburg, Md 
                         Oct. 15-17, 1996
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    Submitted by:
       Michael Schen 
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    Co-sponsored by NIST and the U.S. Air Force Rome Laboratory, Rome, N.Y.
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                       CALL FOR PAPERS
    
    
    	Electronic engineers, materials scientists, designers and others engaged in
    the development and manufacture of microelectronic products are invited to
    submit papers for the 6th International Workshop on Moisture in
    Microelectronics, Oct. 15-17, 1996.  The workshop will be held at the
    Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology,
    Gaithersburg, Md.  It is being co-sponsored by NIST and the U.S. Air Force
    Rome Laboratory, Rome, N.Y.
    
    	The workshop will provide leaders from industry, universities and
    government with a forum for the exchange of information and ideas on
    problems and solutions to moisture measurement and control in
    microelectronics packaging and interconnection.  Advancements in the current
    state of moisture measurement, modeling, and their impact on the performance
    and reliability of materials, devices and assemblies will be documented at
    the workshop. 
    
    	According to workshop organizers, the intrusion of moisture into
    microelectronic products is a major problem in the manufacture, performance
    and reliability of electronic devices.  The goal of the workshop is to help
    U.S. industry respond to the challenges and concerns associated with
    moisture in the manufacture and use of semiconductor packages and electronic
    interconnects.
    
    	Papers are requested on the following topics:  moisture effects on polymer
    packaging and substrate materials; moisture related device and board-level
    performance, failure and reliability; impact of moisture on semiconductor
    manufacturing; impact of moisture on board-level manufacture and assembly;
    statistical process control and moisture; moisture measurement techniques;
    modeling of moisture effects; hermeticity; moisture concerns in modern
    hermetic and non-hermetic packaging schemes; and military and aerospace
    moisture requirements.  Papers on other relevant topics also are being
    solicited.
    
    	Prospective authors are requested to submit a 100-150 word abstract by
    March 1, 1996.  The abstract must include the author(s) name, mailing
    address, telephone and fax number, and an e-mail address if available.  A
    notice of acceptance will be mailed by June 1, 1996.  Authors of accepted
    papers will be required to submit their final paper by Oct. 1, 1996.  The
    proceedings will be published after the workshop.
    
    	For information, or to submit an abstract or paper, contact Michael A.
    Schen, B320 Polymer Bldg., NIST, Gaithersburg, Md. 20899-0001, (301)
    975-6741, fax: (301) 869-3239, e-mail: michael.schen@nist.gov, or contact
    Benjamin A. Moore, Rome Laboratory, 525 Brooks Road, Rome, N.Y. 13441-4505,
    (315) 330-3450, fax: (315) 330-2247 or 2153, e-mail: mooreb@rl.af.mil.
    
    	The U.S. Air Force Rome Laboratory works to advance the science and
    technology of command, control, communications, computers and intelligence
    and to transition them into systems to meet customer needs.
    
    	As a non-regulatory agency of the Commerce Department's Technology
    Administration, NIST promotes U.S. economic growth by working with industry
    to develop and apply technology, measurements and standards.
    
    
    
    
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    5th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging (EPEP'96)

    
                                 ANNOUNCEMENT
    
              5th Topical Meeting on Electrical Performance
                   of Electronic Packaging EPEP'96 
    
                           Inn at Napa Valley
                           Napa, California 
                         October 28 - 30, 1996
    
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    Submitted by:
          Alina Deutsch 
          Conference Co-chair
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    Sponsored by:
           The IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society
                     and
           The IEEE Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society
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    Short Courses
    
       Short courses will be offered October 27, 1996.
       Facilities will be provided for parties interested
       in displaying products and software packages.
    
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       Please send any suggestions, comments or questions to:
          EPEP'96
          Engineering Professional Development
          University of Arizona
          Box 9 Harvill Building, Room 235
          Second and Olive Streets
          Tucson, Arizona 85721-0076
          (520) 621-3054, FAX: (520) 621-1443
          email: baltes at bigdog.engr.arizona.edu
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    1st Int'l Conf & Exhibition on Emerging Microelectronics and Interconnection Technologies

    
                                   ADVANCE PROGRAM
    
                         1st Int'l Conf & Exhibition on
                Emerging Microelectronics and Interconnection Technologies
    
                            February 12-16, 1996
                          India Institute of Science
                              Bangalore, India
    
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    Sponsored by: ISHM India and ISHM USA, in association with the
         Indian Institute of Science.
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    Information:  Contact ISHM - The Microelectronics Society
                           EMIT'96
                          1850 Centennial Park Dr., Suite 105
                           Reston, VA 22091
                           Tel: (703)758-1060    Fax: (703)758-1066
    
                           
    
    
    
    TUTORIALS (Feb 12, 1996)
    
    M1:  Microelectronic Packaging & Interconnection Technologies, 
         K. Chakravorty (IME/National University of Singapore).
    M2:  Hybrid Microelectronics: Design, Manufacuter and Market Trends,
         Nihal Sinnadurai (TWI, UK).
    M3:  Modeling and Simulation of Microelectronic Packages and Interconnects
         A.  Mechanical & Thermal Simulation for Microelectronics Packages
             M. Mahalingam, Motorola.
         B.  Electrical Modeling & Simulation of Interconnects for High Speed
             Digital and Microwave Modules, V. Tripathi (Oregon State University).
    M4.  Quality, Reliability, and Failure Analysis of Microelectronic Modules.
         A.  Quality and Reliability, H.K. Charles (The Johns Hopkins Univ.)
         B.  Failure Analysis, Radhakrishna (IME/National University of Singapore).
    
    Sessions:
    
       February 13, 1996
          TM1: Plenary Session.
          TN1: New Materials I (H.K. Charles, chair)
          TN2: Process Technology Advances I (B.S.B. Murthy and R. Rajarshi, chairs).
          TN3: Components and Devices (Y. Gopal Rao and V. Dutta, chairs).
          TA1: New Materials II (E.S. Raj Gopal and V. Shukla, chairs)
          TA2: Process Technology Advances II (N.P.R. Rao and R. Chanchani, chairs)
          TA3: Design, Modeling & Simulation (V. Rajoram and S. Moghe, chairs)
          TE1: Sensors (R. Arvamudan and B.S. Sonde, chairs)
          TE2: Microwave & Millimeterwave Circuits and Packages (V.M. Sundaram,
                chair)
          TE3: Manufacturing Advances (C.R. Kasarbada and N. Koopman, chairs).
    
       February 14, 1996
          WM1: Plenary Session
          WN1: Interconnection Technologies (W.K. Jones and S. Prasao, chairs)
          WN2: Optoelectronic Devices & Packaging (G. Nagarajan and V.K.
                Tripathi, chairs)
          WN3: Quality Control, Reliability & Failure Analysis I (T.K.
                Ramaswamy and M.G. Pecht, chairs)
          WA1: Multichip Packaging (R.N. Biswas and S. Norlyng, chairs)
          WA2: Single Chip Packaging I (A. Prabhakar and M. Mahalingam, chairs)
          WA3: Quality Control, Reliability & Failure Analysis II (J.S. Raju and
                 N. Sinnadurai, chairs).
          WE1: Multichip Packaging & Interconnections (K.K. Srivastava and P. 
                 Collander, chairs)
          WE2: SIngle Chip Packaging II (P. Srinivasan and E. Jan Vardeman, chairs)
          WE3: Applications I (G. Joseph and E. Zakil, chairs).
    
       February 15, 1996
          THM1: Plenary Session: Contract Manufacturing
          THN1: Panel Discussion (U.R. Rao, chair)
          THA1: Applications II (B.D. Pradhan and B. Pfahl, chairs)
          THA2: Market Trends (P.S. Deodhar and J. Belani, chairs).
    
    
    
    
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    2nd Int'l Symposium on Advanced Packaging Materials Processes, Properties, and Interfaces

    
                                ADVANCE PROGRAM
    
                     2nd Int'l Symposium on Advanced Packaging Materials
                          Processes, Properties, and Interfaces
    
                               March 6-8, 1996
                                 Hotel Nikko
                               Atlanta, GA USA
    
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    Sponsored by: ISHM and IEEE CPMT.
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    Information:  Contact ISHM - The Microelectronics Society
                          1850 Centennial Park Dr., Suite 105
                           Reston, VA 22091
                           Tel: (703)758-1060    Fax: (703)758-1066
    
    General Chair: R.Tummala, Georgia Inst. of Technology
    Technical Chair: Rajen Chanchani, Sandia National Laboratories
    
    Technical Sessions
        March 6, 1996
            Session 1:  Polymer Dielectrics (P. Garrou and P. Ho, chairs)
            Session 2:  Advanced Board Materials (T. Tessiooer and C. Reynolds,
                            chairs)
            Session 3:  Encapsulants (C.O. Wong and M. Edwards, chairs).
            Session 4:  Plastic Package Materials (L. Nugyen, chair)
    
        March 7, 1996
            Session 5: Direct Chip Attach Materials (P. Totta and J. Dietz, chairs)
            Session 6: BGA Package Interconnections (M. Cole and G. Westby, chairs)
            Session 7: MCM-D/L Integrated Passives (M. Allen and R. Frye, chairs)
            Session 8: Conductive Adhesives (J. Emerson and R. Master, chairs)
    
        March 8, 1996
            Session 9: Thermal Management Materials (C. Minning and A. Glezer,
                            chairs)
            Session 10: Microwave Materials (A. Elshabini-Riad and R. Barnet,
                            chairs)
    
    
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    SHORT COURSES


    Advanced Microelectronics: Assembly Technology

    
    
                                  Short Course
                    Advanced Microelectronics: Assembly Technology
    
    
                              February 12-15, 1996
                            DoubleTree Suites - Phoenix
                                 Phoenix, AZ
    
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    A course provided by the University of Arizona, Dept. of
    Electrical and Computer Engineering.
    
    For Information
          Engineering Professional Development
          Harvill Building Room 235 Box 9
          The University of Arizona
          P.O. Box 210076
          Tucson, AZ 85721-0076
          Tel: (502)621-3054  Fax: (520)621-1443
          email: baltes@bigdog.engr.arizona.edu
    
    This comprehensive three and a half day program will address the major
    issues relating to reliability and yield in wire bonding and die
    bonding and plastic encapsulating.  Coverage includes: testing, intermetallic
    reactions, bond failures, cleaning methods, mechanical problems, and
    types and applications of die bonding.  A one day overview of materials
    and materials properties necessary to understand the above material will
    begin the program.
                
    
    
    
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    SHORT CONFERENCE/MEETING NOTICES


    Short Conference/Meeting Notices

    February 5-7, 1996:
    IEEE Multichip Module Conf (MCMC-96).
    Place: Santa Cruz, CA USA.
    Contact: Lisa Pascal; University of California, (408)459-2263

    February 6-8, 1996:
    First Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium.
    Place: Honolulu, Hawaii.
    Contact: ISHM (703)758-1060

    February 12-16, 1996:
    Emerging Microelectronics & Interconnection Technologies Conference.
    Place: Bangalore, India.
    Contact: ISHM-EMIT'96; Tel: 0091/80-6628091; Fax: 0091/80-6602893

    February 13-16, 1996:
    1996 ITAP, International Flip Chip, Ball Grid Array, TAB and Advanced Packaging Symposium.
    Place: Silicon Valley, CA USA.
    Contact: IEEE CPMT (610)790-0419

    March 3-7, 1996:
    IPC Printed Circuits Expo '96.
    Place: San Jose, CA USA
    Contact: PACS Inc. (412)457-6576

    March 18-22, 1996:
    PCB Design Conference.
    Place: Santa Clara, CA USA
    Contact: PCB Design Conference Tel: (214)323-0575 Fax: (214)245-8700

    April 17-19, 1996:
    5th Int'l Conf & Exhibition on Multichip Modules.
    Place: Denver, CO USA
    Contact: ISHM (703)758-1060

    May 19-22, 1996:
    Workshop on Interconnections within High Speed Digital Systems (HSD'96).
    Place: Sante Fe, NM USA
    Contact: IEEE LEOS

    May 28-31, 1996:
    46th Electronic Components and Technology Conf.
    Place: Orlando, FL USA
    Contact: Electronic Industries Association (703)907-7500

    June 16-21, 1996:
    IEEE int'l Microwave Symposium & Exhibition.
    Place: San Francisco, CA USA
    Contact: Kelly Fleming (617)769-9750

    Oct. 27-29, 1996:
    3rd Int'l Conf. on Massively Parallel Processing using Optical Interconnections (MPPOI'96}.
    Place: Maui, Hawaii, USA
    Contact: IEEE LEOS

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    Recent Books


    Design Guidelines for Surface Mount & Fine-Pitch Technology

     
    
    Title:  Design Guidelines for Surface Mount & Fine-Pitch Technology
    
    Author:  Vern Solberg
    
    Publisher: McGraw-Hill Company
    
    Info: Pubished 1996:  260 pages.  ISBN 0-07-059577-1
    
    CHAPTERS
         1: Planning for Surface Mount Design
         2: Component Selection for SMT
         3: Land Pattern Development for SMT
         4: Space Planning and Interface
         5: Layout Guidelines for Rigid Circuits
         6: SMT Layout and Guidelines for FLexible Circuits
         7: Design Requirements for Fine-Pitch Devices
         8: Providing for Test Automation
         9: Specifying Substrate Materials and Fabrication Options
         10: SMT Assembly Process
         11: Aqueous Cleaning for Surface Mount Assemblies: Elimination
              of CFC Materials from the SMT Manufacturing Environment
         12: Design Evaluation for Efficient Assembly Processing
    
    
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    IEEE CPMT INFORMATION


    Table of Contents: upcoming and current issues of IEEE Trans Advanced Packaging

    
    
    Submitted by Paul Wesling:  
    
       The Table of Contents for upcoming/current issues of the IEEE Trans.
       on Advanced Packaging can be browsed, to see what topics and papers
       are being included.  For example, the May issue of this quarterly
       journal has a special section of six papers on the topic of
       optoelectronics packaging, edited by R. Boudreau, and a second section
       of 6 papers on Adhesive Joining Technology in Electronics Manufacturing,
       edited by J. Morris.  There are other sections on flip-chip packaging,
       multichip modules, electrical performance modeling, and other topics in
       this issue.
    
       To browse the Table of Contents, access the WEB server at
          http://www.ieee.org/pub_preview/cpmtb_toc.html
    
       Each quarter, this location will be updated with the next Table of Contents.
    
       For information on subscribing to this quarterly journal (800 pages/year;
       about 100 papers), call IEEE (in the USA tollfree at 1-800-678-IEEE) and
       ask for publication 021-1651.  Subscriptions are $250/year (non-IEEE 
       members).  You may wish to join IEEE (members get substantial discounts);
       if so, request information from IEEE or contact p.wesling@ieee.org for 
       information.
       
    
    
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