The goal of METRIC 2010 was to identify and overcome technical and business challenges in regards to MEMS fabrication.
METRIC 2010 working groups focused on the technical challenges in optimizing MEMS fabrication, new opportunities for MEMS, advances in packaging technologies and alternatives to silicon, benefits and pitfalls the captive fab versus the fabless business models, and partnering and working with a foundry.
METRIC is the annual meeting for MIG members only. MIG encourages member companies to send two individuals to METRIC who are able to contribute technical experience to the discussions. If you would like more information about joining MIG so that you may attend METRIC, please contact Monica Takacs (412-390-1644, email mtak...@memsindustrygroup.org). View the many membership benefits in addition to METRIC.
Morning Group - Technical Challenges in Optimizing MEMS Fabrication
Moderators: Dr. Eric Lautenschlager, MEMS Engineering Manager, Knowles Electronics Chris Milne, Manager – MEMS Process and Support Engineering, Honeywell
The Technical Challenges in Optimizing MEMS Fabrication working group will focus on issues including design evolution and the general characteristics of multi-generational designs; cost considerations of wafer size, testing, materials; hunting “yield killers;” and the tradeoffs between using silicon vs. other substrates.
Afternoon Group – New Opportunities for MEMS Fabrication Moderators: David Buckley, VP Sales and Marketing, Micralyne Eric Pabo, Global Business Development Manager for MEMS, EV Group
The New Opportunities for MEMS Fabrication working group will focus on new and innovative improvements in MEMS fabrication. Topics include CMOS/MEMS integration; Wafer-level vs. unit-level packaging; 6” vs. 8” wafers; alternatives to silicon (including glass and plastics), using existing semiconductor equipment for fabricating MEMS; and designing for manufacturability, test, and cost.
Track 2
Morning Group – Captive Fab, Fab-lite vs. Fabless Models Moderators: Tom Chang, North American Marketing Consultant, Asia Pacific Microsystems
Dr. John McKillop, Managing Director, Tekton Consulting The Captive Fab, Fab-lite vs. Fabless workinggroup will explore the benefits, pitfalls, and tradeoffs of each model. The group will discuss the cost of ownership of a fab versus fabless options with respect to the issues of low volume/concept development , process and volume.
Afternoon Group – Working with a Foundry
Moderators: Harry Engwer, Semiconductor Support Services Magnus Rimskog, Sales Director, North America, Silex Microsystems
The Working with a Foundry working group will discuss typical foundry business models and the associated volume and cost considerations. The group will also delve into the elements to a successful partnership, processes (standard vs. non-standard, design rules), and improving transparency in foundry specifications in regards to surface and bulk micromachining, integration, packaging, and testing.
Panel Discussions
Evening Panel, May 18 - MEMS Integration – Harnessing the “MEMS Inside” Potential? Panelists:Prakash Krishnan, Director of Marketing, SVTC Roger Grace, President, Roger Grace Associates John Heck, Research Scientist, Intel Eric Levy-Myers, Adjunct Consultant, Science Technology Policy Institute
Moderator:Asif Chowdhury, Director, World Wide Manufacturing, Analog Devices
This panel will discuss the increasing number of MEMS devices being integrated and the driving forces for integration. Panelists will share their success stories and lessons learned about MEMS integration in regards to monolithic integration vs. multi-chip packaging, pre-or post-CMOS integration, wafer-level packaging, and integrating processes. As the MEMS industry looks to expand into new markets and increase market-share, this panel is not to be missed.
Morning Panel, May 19 - The Many Faces of MEMS Fabrication – In-house, Fab-lite, and Fab-less Panelists:Salah Uddin, Partner, Co-Founder, Nanoshift LLC Claude Jean, Executive VP & General Manager Foundry Operation, DALSA Semiconductor Scott Naugle, VP, Manufacturing, Akustica Ruta Venclovas, Consultant Dr. Carolyn White, Associate, AM Fitzgerald & Associates
On this panel, MEMS companies will discuss the technical challenges and different experiences of the fab vs. fabless vs. fab-lite models. Panelists will delve into the benefits and pitfalls of each model, and weigh the significant tradeoffs that come when choosing a model.
METRIC Working Group Leader Presentation and Wrap-up
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Optional Networking Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Information
METRIC registration is limited to members of MEMS Industry Group only.
Event Policies
Substitutions from the registrant’s organization are welcomed and allowed at any time, free of charge.
Cancellations made 30 or more days before the event will be refunded minus a 5% processing fee.
Cancellations made 5 to 29 days before the event will be refunded minus a 15% processing fee.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made 0-4 days before the event.
No-shows to the event will not be refunded.
All requests for cancellations must be made in writing (email or fax) and received by the dates listed above for a refund to be issued.
MIG is not responsible for refunds for hotel accommodations or travel expenses.
Hotel Venue Information
METRIC 2010 will be held at the Wyndham San Jose located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Rooms at the Wyndham are available for $129/night plus tax and reservations can be made by calling the hotel at 408-453-6200 (mention the MEMS Industry Group METRIC meeting).
1350 North First St
San Jose, California 95112
408-453-6200
Rooms will be held at the group rate until April 26, 2010 or until the hotel is sold out so make sure to book your room early.
The Wyndham San Jose is located a mile and half from San Jose International Airport and adjacent to the city's light rail transit accessing the corporate district and downtown. Easy access to Highways 101, 880, 280, 85 and 87. Get directions to the hotel.
Complimentary shuttle service to and from San Jose International Airport is available.
MEPTEC MEMS Symposium
Come for METRIC and stay for MEPTEC's MEMS Symposium. METRIC and MEPTEC's MEMS Symposium are co-located this year, with the MEMS Symposium taking place on May 20, 2010.
MIG members receive a discount to attend the MEMS Symposium.
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