Blog Posts

Single Wafer vs Batch Wafer Processing

In both semiconductor device and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) manufacturing, wafer processes are generally divided into single wafer and batch processing. As the name implies, batch processing calls for multiple wafers to be processed at the same time. This cost-effective approach …

memsstar Supports University of Edinburgh MEMS Researchers

memsstar’s close collaboration with the University of Edinburgh has resulted in the first in series of published MEMS research results using memsstar’s MEMS processing system and coating technology. This first article is entitled; “The effect of micropillar spacing and temperature …

memsstar Supports University of Edinburgh MEMS Researchers

memsstar’s close collaboration with the University of Edinburgh has resulted in the first in a series of published MEMS research results using memsstar’s MEMS processing system and coating technology. This first article is entitled; “The effect of micropillar spacing and …

Heterogeneous Integration Versus Dimensional Scaling; One Year In (Part 2)

In the first part of this series, I covered the perspectives of dimensional scaling vs. heterogeneous integration based on discussions during SEMICON West 2017. For part two, I spoke with equipment and material suppliers who serve either (or in some …

SEMICON West 2016: Update from the Semiconductor Suppliers

Every year at SEMICON West, in addition to taking in keynotes and technology sessions, I like to catch up with semiconductor suppliers to find out about any significant news, their latest offerings and how they are enabling next-generation manufacturing. Here …

As MEMS Hits Its Stride, memsstar Is Ready

Over the last few years, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have moved into the mainstream electronics markets as established technologies, and are experiencing additional growth through software and applications. Whereas 10 years ago MEMS discussions revolved around hammering out the processes, solving …

Environmental and Biosensor Technology for MEMS Manufacturing

Biological and environmental sensors offer unique manufacturing challenges beyond those of other MEMS and sensor-based devices. Fundamentally, sensors incorporating merged technologies of this kind can still be considered as two distinct components – a mechanical device with an added bio …

Does MEMS fit into China’s “Made in China” Plan?

  Renowned for their high volume product manufacturing capabilities, China is now turning its attention to the technology market. As part of the “Made in China 2025” (MiC2025) initiative launched in May 2015, the aim is to further develop the …

MEMS Devices – What’s in a MEMS?

There is no such thing as a standard MEMS process. memsstar takes a look at why this is the case for a wide range of modern CMOS and MEMS devices. At the birth of early semiconductor devices, only a small range of materials …

SEMICON West 2015 Retrospective: The future of MEMS manufacturing

At this year’s SEMICON West in the U.S. this past July, MEMS was a major focus, especially with the advent of the Internet of Things. The IoT has the potential to dramatically increase adoption of MEMS and MEMS-based sensors. “New …