Exciting Microelectronics in China

Title

Exciting Microelectronics in China

Speaker

Ms. Yuna Cai, Field Application Engineer Manager, Tower Semiconductor China region

Host

Dr. Shauly Eitan

Time and Location

May. 30, 2023, Tuesday, 17:00-18:00, E310 (Education Building, 3rd floor)

Abstract

In 2018, the semiconductor industry in China experienced a sudden surge in popularity due to the trade war. This sparked a wave of interest in microelectronics-related majors and careers. Now, four years later, the initial frenzy has given way to a more rational understanding of the industry’s potential. As the market adjusts, we must ask ourselves: who will emerge as winners and who will be left exposed? In this lecture, we will explore the field of microelectronics in China from the perspective of foundries. We will provide an overview of the chip manufacturing process, including the entire ecological chain behind it. By the end of this lecture, you will have gained valuable insights into the applications and markets of microelectronics in China. Perhaps you will even be inspired to dive headfirst into this exciting industry.

Biography

Ms. Yuna Cai is Field Application Engineer Manager in Tower Semiconductor China region since Mar 2020, and she joined Tower as Design Support Engineer in Aug 2016. Before that, she served as Application Engineer at Shanghai ICC for four years, where she led the technical support from design win to tape out for China customers. Support foundries including TSMC, Global Foundries, Tower Semiconductor and SMIC. Ms. Cai received her first master’s degree in Engineering Management from Shanghai Jiaotong University (China), second master’s degree in Integrated Circuit Engineering from Fudan University (China), and bachelor’s degree in Microelectronics from Shanghai University (China).