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Special One-Day Workshop Co-Produced by MEPTEC and MEMS Investor Journal

MEMS Testing and Reliability - Lessons Learned from the MEMS and Semiconductor Industries

This program included a luncheon presentation by Dr. Leslie Field and Dr. Janelle Gunther, of SmallTech Consulting, on Packaging of BioMEMS. 
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Workshop description
MEMS testing and reliability assurance are some of the most critical processes to ensure high yields and profitability.  According to recent studies, the total world MEMS test equipment market generated revenues of $50-$60 million in 2007, at a growth rate of approximately 10 percent.  While MEMS testing is similar to chip testing in the semiconductors industry, MEMS devices present further challenges because mechanical, chemical and optical parameters must be tested in addition to electrical properties.  MEMS foundries and even fabless MEMS companies need to ensure that they have in-house expertise in MEMS testing and reliability.  This workshop will ensure that your organization stays current with the latest MEMS testing and reliability trends and therefore decrease waste while increasing yields and profitability.