Course Title: Co-Design and Modelling for Advanced

**Disclaimer**

This syllabus is to be used as a guideline only. The information provided is a summary of topics to be

covered in the class. Information contained in this document may be subject to change.

Course Title: Co-Design and Modelling for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

Why take this course?

Chip-Package-System co-design supported by Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and

multi-physics modelling (electrical, thermal, and mechanical) are key underpinning

technologies for advanced semiconductor packaging. The semiconductor industry worldwide

is relying on these software tools to develop advanced semiconductor packaged products for

both microelectronics and power electronics packages in markets such as consumer

electronics, transport, aerospace, datacentres, IoT, AI, Industry, and renewable energy. This

is evidenced by the recent Chips Acts in the US, Europe, India and around the world, where

industry requires employees with the digital skills in co-design supported by EDA and multi-

physics modelling and simulation. This is a hands-on course that contains both theory and

use of design, modelling, and simulation tools.

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes

• Students will master the co-design concepts of advanced semiconductor packaging

including integrated design flows for chip, package, and systems

• Students will gain knowledge of the design process for advanced semiconductor

packages and systems.

• Students will gain knowledge of how to use multi-physics modelling tools to model and

simulate electrical, thermal, and mechanical behaviour of advanced semiconductor

packages and systems.

• Students will gain knowledge of how to optimise a package assembly through the use of

simulation tools.

Course Number: EEE598

Course Term: Fall 2023

Course Instructor Professor Chris Bailey

School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering

Arizona State University

Email: christopher[email protected]

Office Hours Chris Bailey – TBC. I am also available by appointment, please email

me to set up an appointment in advance.

Software Usage: COMSOL and/or Ansys, Solidworks will be the primary software tools

used in the course.

Prerequisites: Students should have a basic understanding of electric circuits;

electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties of materials; theory of

elasticity and general mechanics as taught in undergraduate

engineering programs. Experience with ANSYS or COMSOL or

Solidworks is desirable, but not required as these will be introduced in

the course.

Textbook and Reading Material

Textbooks: Textbooks are not required to complete the course as all material

required for assessments will be provided in the course. Those

wishing to review books in the field may find the following useful. (1)

Fundamentals of Electronics System Design, Lienig and Bruemmer,

Pub Sringer 2017; (2) Modelling, Analysis, Design, and Tests for

Electronic Packaging beyond Moore, Zhang et-al, Pub Elsevier, 2020

Other Material (1) IEEE Heterogeneous Integration Roadmap

(2) IEEE Electronics Packaging Society (https://eps.ieee.org/)

Course Topics and Schedule (Tentative, Subject to Change)

Evaluation Policies

Homework and/or Quizzes (40%)

Project (20%)

Exams (40%)

Project will consist of groups of 3 or 4. Individual projects will be assigned where needed.

Examples of projects could include:

1) Design flows for chip-package interactions

2) Thermal management at system level

3) Application of Finite Element Method for solder interconnect failures

4) Application of Design tools for floorplaning and routing

5) Modelling tools as used in industry for packaging performance

6) Application of Modelling for Signal Integrity and EMI in 3D packaging

7) Electrothermal Modelling for Wafer Level Packaging

Week

Topics

Introduction to Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

Design Techniques and Tools

Finite Element Method and Software

Electromagnetic Modelling and Simulation

Thermal Modelling and Simulation for thermal management

Thermo-Mechanical Modelling and Simulation for reliability

Students are asked to select and submit their project title by 3

Thursday of the course.

Project approval will be given by 4

Thursday of the course. You should work as a cross

disciplinary team if possible. Group project memo/paper (750 – 1000 words) and software

files to be submitted. An in-class poster presentation will be given on the last week of the

course.

Grading policy

The course uses the standard ASU grading scheme:

Grade

Percentage

97 and above

94-96.99

90-93.99

87-89.99

84-86.99

80-83.99

76-79.99

70-75.99

60-69.99

Below 60

Course Policies

Exams

Use of cell phones and laptops (for any function) will not be permitted during the exams.

During exams in class, all backpacks must be placed in the front of the room. All cell

phones must be in the backpack or if you do not have a backpack, the cell phone must be

face down, powered off, on the table in front of you. Any violation of this policy will

result in a zero on the exam. All exams are closed book, closed notes exams unless

otherwise specified. The exams will include formula sheets provided by the instructor (if

necessary). Cheating will not be tolerated and will be dealt with according.

Mid-term exam will take place during Week 8 (TBC). Final Exam will take place at end of the

ccursel. Date to be confirmed.

Homework

Assignments will be posted, received and returned on Canvas. Late homework will not be

graded. The homework submitted online must fulfill the following requirements:

• Write your assignment clearly, use a black or blue ink pen, no pencil.

• Write your assignment on plain white paper, leave a 1 inch margin.

• Write your name, student ID, and the assignment number clearly on the first page of

the document. Number each page.

• Check the readability of your document before uploading it.

• Upload the assignment as one multi-page PDF file.

Exceptions

Notify the instructor BEFORE an assessment is due if an urgent situation arises and the

assignment absolutely cannot be submitted on time. Published assignment due dates

(Arizona Mountain Standard time) are firm. There will be a 10% per day deduction for late

assignments. Please follow the appropriate University policies to request an

accommodation for religious observances/practices that are in accord with ACD 304–04

(https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd304-04.html) , “Accommodation for

Religious Practices”, for University-sanctioned events/activities that are in accord with ACD

304–02 (https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd304-02.html) , “Missed

Classes Due to University-Sanctioned Activities”, or for military line-of-duty activities that are

in accord with ACD 304–11 (https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd304-11.html) ,

“Missed Class Due to Military Line-of-Duty Activities,” and SSM 201–18, “Accommodating

Active Duty Military”

Submitting Assessments

All assessments, unless otherwise announced, MUST be submitted to the designated area

of Canvas. Do not submit an assessment via email unless you have received

prior authorization to do so from the instructor.

Drop and Add Dates/Withdrawals

Consult with your academic advisor to add or drop this course. If you are considering a

withdrawal, review the following ASU policies: Withdrawal from Classes, and

Medical/Compassionate Withdrawal.

Grade Appeals

Grade disputes must first be addressed by discussing the situation with the instructor. If the

dispute is not resolved with the instructor, the student may appeal to the department chair

per the University Policy for Student Appeal Procedures on Grades.

Incomplete Grades

A grade of “incomplete” (“I”) is given by the instructor only when a student doing acceptable

work is unable to complete a course because of illness or other conditions beyond the

student’s control. It is used only under extreme extenuating circumstances with the

expectation that the student will make up missed work in a matter of weeks.

Syllabus Disclaimer

The syllabus is a statement of intent and serves as an implicit agreement between the

instructor and the student. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule

but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary.

Remember to check your ASU email and the course site often.

Academic Integrity

Students in this class must adhere to ASU’s academic integrity policy, which can be found at

https://prov-ost.asu.edu/academic-integrity/policy). Students are responsible for reviewing

this policy and understanding each of the areas in which academic dishonesty can occur. In

addition, all engineering students are expected to adhere to both the ASU Academic Integrity

Honor Code and the Fulton Schools of Engineering Honor Code. All academic integrity

violations will be reported to the Fulton Schools of Engineering Academic Integrity Office

(AIO). The AIO maintains record of all violations and has access to academic integrity

violations committed in all other ASU college/schools.

Disability Accommodations

Suitable accommodations will be made for students having disabilities. Students needing

accommodations must register with the ASU Disabilities Resource Center and provide

documentation of that registration to the instructor. Students should communicate the need

for an accommodation in sufficient time for it to be properly arranged. See ACD 304-08

Classroom and Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.

Policy Against Threatening Behavior

Students, faculty, staff, and other individuals do not have an unqualified right of access to

university grounds, property, or services. Interfering with the peaceful conduct of university-

related business or activities or remaining on campus grounds after a request to leave may

be considered a crime. All incidents and allegations of violent or threatening conduct by an

ASU student (whether on- or off-campus) must be reported to the ASU Police Department

(ASU PD) and the Office of the Dean of Students/ For more information please visit

https://eoss.asu.edu/dos/srr/PoliciesAndProcedures and

https://eoss.asu.edu/dos/safety/ThreateningBehavior.

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participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education

program or activity. Both Title IX and university policy make clear that sexual violence and

harassment based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they have been

subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including

counseling and academic support, from the university. If you or someone you know

has been harassed on the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you can find information and

resources at https://sexualviolenceprevention.asu.edu/faqs.

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harassment, or retaliation for the entire university community, including all students, faculty

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provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex from participation in,

be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or

activity. Both Title IX and university policy make clear that sexual violence and harassment

based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual

violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including counselling and

academic support, from the university. If you or someone you know has been harassed on

the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you can find information and resources at

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information I become aware of regarding alleged acts of sexual discrimination, including

sexual violence and dating violence. ASU Counselling Services,

https://eoss.asu.edu/counseling, is available if you wish to discuss any

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may not share outside the class, upload to online websites not approved by the instructor,

sell, or distribute course content or notes taken during the conduct of the course (see ACD

304–06, “Commercial Note Taking Services” and ABOR Policy 5-308 F.14 for more

information). You must refrain from uploading to any course shell, discussion board, or

website used by the course instructor or other course forum, material that is not the student's

original work, unless the students first comply with all applicable copyright laws; faculty

members reserve the right to delete materials on the grounds of suspected copyright

infringement