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41
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INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUMFOR
TESTINGAND FAILURE ANALYSIS
November 1–5 • Oregon Convention Center, Portland
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hare experiences and advance the
industry at the 41st International
Symposium for Testing and Fail-
ure Analysis (ISTFA)—the premier event
for the microelectronics failure analysis
community. This year’s theme is
Follow
the Data
. The conference will present the
latest research, industry advances, and
technological achievements within the
electronic device failure analysis industry.
EDUCATION SHORT COURSES
SATURDAY, OCTOBER31
Fault Isolation
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Vallett
This course examines both tra-
ditional and recent tools and tech-
niques for isolating defects on simple
and advanced ICs and microelectronic
devices.
Packaging Failure Analysis
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Becky Holdford
The basics of package failure anal-
ysis will be covered including common
package construction, the most com-
mon fault isolation tools/techniques,
common failure modes/mechanisms,
die access techniques for plastic and
hermetic packages, and some case
studies.
Beam-Based Defect Localization
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Edward Cole, FASM
This course reviews scanning elec-
tron microscopy and scanning optical
microscopy techniques for IC failure
analysis. The course is suitable for both
novice and experienced failure analysts.
PREMIER SPONSOR:
The Oregon Convention Center is located on the east side of the Willamette River in the Lloyd
District neighborhood of Portland. It is home to this year’s International Symposium for
Testing and Failure Analysis, November 1–5.
SPONSORS:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Tools of the Trade Tour
5:00–6:00 p.m.
This tour gives select ISTFA attend-
ees exclusive access to attend and view
product demonstrations from top com-
panies prior to the exhibit hall opening.
Reception follows.
Social Event
7:00–9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the
Punch Bowl Social including food,
drinks, and a variety of games. Every full
conference attendee receives a ticket as
part of their registration.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER3
Plenary Session
9:00–10:30 a.m.
Albert Yu-Min Lin, research scientist/
engineer from the California Institute
for Telecommunications and Infor-
mation Technology (Calit2), is doing
groundbreaking work—without breaking
ground—by using noninvasive computer
techniques to explore archaeological
sites, including that of Genghis Khan.
Expo Welcome Reception
5:00–6:40 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to min-
gle on the exhibit floor with exhibitors
while enjoying an assortment of appe-
tizers and beverages.