INTRODUCTION TO MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS)

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The course introduces the theory, terminology, application, and hands-on industry practices of the emerging field of microelectronic manufacturing. Topics include: hand soldering and rework of surface mount technology on printed circuit boards, hand dexterity practices of hand-soldering millimeter scale components, manufacturing of printed circuit boards, semiconductor integrated circuits, and microelectromechanical system sensors, integration of Micro-electromechanical systems electronic products, and good electronic manufacturing practices. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.)