MICROELECTRONICS
language. The ability to communicate is needed to be able to function
TECHNOLOGY
Rock Creek Campus
 Monday and Tuesday and another section meets on Thursday and Fri-
Science & Technology Division Office
Building 7, Room 202
 ules to take courses. Evening courses follow a traditional Monday-
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CAREER AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Semiconductor manufacturing technicians work in clean room envi-
ronments to maintain equipment, and monitor various manufacturing
processes. Technicians must wear clean room suits and follow strict
procedures in order to reduce particle count in the manufacturing en-
vironment. They must also follow safety procedures when handling
process chemicals and gases. Technicians in this fast moving industry
must have a broad range of skills and knowledge including strong back-
grounds in mathematics, chemistry and physics. Good communication
skills in the English language are required to function in team-oriented
organizations that are becoming standard in the industry.
Potential employers of program graduates include Intel Corporation,
Oregon’s largest high-tech employer, SolarWorld, Cascade Microtech,
Integrated Device Technologies, Inc. and other wafer and integrated
circuit manufacturers.
For students continuing their education beyond the Associate of Ap-
plied Science Degree in Microelectronics Technology, up to 58 credit
hours can apply toward a four-year baccalaureate degree.
Graduates of the Microelectronics Technology Program may also
transfer to Oregon Institute of Technology to pursue a bachelor
degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Electronic
Engineering Technology. Upper division OIT courses are of-
fered at OIT’s Metro Campus in Portland. (See notes following the
course listing.)
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES OFFERED
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Microelectronics Technology
Microelectronics Technology: Automated Manufacturing Technol-
ogy Option
Microelectronics Technology: Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technol-
ogy Option
Less than One-Year Certificate: Career Pathway
Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technology
PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS
Students new to the program must take the college’s placement exami-
nations for mathematics and English prior to program advising and reg-
istration. Students must meet the prerequisites as stated in the course
descriptions of the current catalog before registering for first term mi-
croelectronics, electronics and chemistry courses. Students intending
to pursue any of the three AAS MT degrees must place into MTH 95
and WR 121. New students are encouraged to meet with a department
representative for advising prior to signing up for classes.
Study begins by laying a solid foundation in mathematics, chem-
istry, physics, and electronics before introducing topics in
semiconductor manufacturing, process equipment, and vac-
uum/plasma technology. Instructional time is divided between
classroom presentations and lab exercises to develop equip-
ment analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. Students
also develop oral and written communication skills in the English
effectively in work teams.
Day courses are scheduled so that one section of a course meets on
day, enabling those students working compressed-work-week sched-
Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday schedule.
Full-time day students can complete the program in six to eight terms.
However, many students elect to take a part-time course load and take
longer to complete the program. The core MT classes require two full
academic years (six terms) in order to be completed.
Full-time day students must begin the program fall or winter term. Part-
time students may begin during any term of the academic year.
Students interested in obtaining a Solar Voltaic Manufac-
turing Technology Career Pathway Certificate must be
able to prove their competency in MTH 65 and WR 115
Note: Students intending to transfer to OIT should:
1. Complete both MTH 243 & MTH 244 at PCC.
2. General Education: Select one course from PCC’s General Educa-
tion course list for social sciences and one course from PCC’s Gen-
eral Education course list for Arts and Letters, except: ESOL cours-
es, first year languages, speech, writing courses and PHL 197. MTH
95, a pre-college course, does not apply toward the OIT bachelor
degree. SP 130 will substitute for OIT’s SP 111 General Education
requirement for the Microelectronics Program only per approval of
OIT’s Academic Council.
MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
AAS DEGREE
Minimum 102 credit hours. Students must also meet Associate Degree
Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science
Requirements. Students must complete a total of sixteen credits of
General Education. Some courses specified within the program may
be used as General Education. Students should consult with program
advisors for course planning.
Microelectronics Technology Degree Credit Summary
MT 43
MTH 13
PHY 12
CH 10
Remaining General Education 8
SP 8
WR 8
Credit Total 102
COURSE OF STUDY
The coursework listed below is required. The following is an example
of a term-by-term breakdown.
First Term
MT 101 Introduction to Semiconductor Mfg 1
MT 102 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1
MT 103 Introduction to Micro and Nano Proc 1
MT 111 Electronic Circuits and Devices I 4
MTH 95 Intermediate Algebra 4
WR 121 English Composition 4
Second Term
CH 221 General Chemistry* 5
MT 112 Electronic Circuits and Devices II 4
MT 121 Digital Systems I 3
MTH 111C Algebra for Math, Science
and Engineering 5
Third Term
CH 222 General Chemistry* 5
MT 113 Electronic Circuits & Devices III 4
MT 122 Digital Systems II 3
MTH 243 Statistics I* 4
WR 227 Technical and Professional Writing I 4
Fourth Term
MT 223 Vacuum Technology 3
MT 224 Process Equipment I 3
PHY 201 General Physics* 4
SP 130 Business and Professional Speech 
 PHY 202 General Physics* 4
Communication 4
General Education 4
Fifth Term
MT 227 Process Equipment II 3
MT 240 RF Plasma Systems 3
PHY 202 General Physics* 4
SP 215 Small Group Communication* 4
Sixth Term
MT 200 Semiconductor Processing 3
MT 222 Quality Control Methods in 
Manufacturing 3
MT 228 Process Equipment III 4
PHY 203 General Physics* 4
General Education 4
*Could be used as General Education
SOLAR VOLTAIC MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGY AAS DEGREE
Minimum 99 credit hours. Students must also meet Associate Degree
Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science
Requirements. Students must complete a total of sixteen credits of
General Education. Some courses specified within the program may
be used as General Education. Students should consult with program
advisors for course planning.
Solar Voltaic Manufacturing Technology Degree
Credit Summary
MT 46
MTH 13
PHY 12
WR 8
SP 8
Remaining General Education 8
CH 4
Credit Total 99
COURSE OF STUDY
The coursework listed below is required. The following is an example
of a term-by-term breakdown.
First Term
MT 90 Basic Electronics 3
MT 101 Introduction to Semi Mfg 1
MT 102 Introduction to Semi Devices 1
MT 104 Introduction Solar Voltaic Process 1
WR 121 English Composition 4
Second Term
CH 100 Fundamentals for Chemistry* 4
MT 111 Electronic Circuits and Devices I 4
MT 121 Digital Systems I 3
MTH 95 Intermediate Algebra 4
Third Term
MT 112 Electronic Circuits and Devices II 4
MT 122 Digital Systems II 3
MTH 111C Algebra* 5
SP 130 Business & Prof. Speech 4
Fourth Term
MT 113 Electronic Circuits and Devices III 4
MTH 243 Statistics I* 4
WR 227 Technical and Professional Writing I 4
Fifth Term
MT 223 Vacuum Technology 3
MT 224 Process Equipment I 3
PHY 201 General Physics* 4
SP 215 Small Group Communication* 4
Sixth Term
MT 240 RF Plasma 3
MT 227 Process Equipment II 3
General Education 4
Seventh Term
MT 200 Semiconductor Processing 3
MT 222 Quality Control Methods in Manufacturing 3
MT 228 Process Equipment III 4
PHY 203 General Physics* 4
General Education 4
*Could be used as General Education
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGY AAS DEGREE
Minimum 95 credit hours. Students must also meet Associate Degree
Comprehensive Requirements and Associate of Applied Science
Requirements. Students must complete a total of sixteen credits of
General Education. Some courses specified within the program may
be used as General Education. Students should consult with program
advisors for course planning.
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Degree Credit Summary
MT 34
MTH 9
CS 8
SP 8
EET 8
WR 8
Remaining General Education 8
ELT 4
CIS 4
PHY 4
Credit Total 95
COURSE OF STUDY
The coursework listed below is required. The following is an example
of a term-by-term breakdown.
First Term
MT 101 Introduction to Semiconductor
Manufacturing 1
MT 102 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1
MT 104 Introduction to Solar Voltaic Processing 1
MT 111 Electronic Circuits and Devices I 4
WR 121 English Composition 4
Second Term
CS 161 Computer Science I 4
MT 121 Digital Systems I 3
MT 112 Electronic Circuits and Devices II 4 MTH
111C College Algebra* 5
Third Term
CS 162 Computer Science II 4
MT 122 Digital Systems II 3
MT 113 Electronic Circuits and Devices III 4
SP 130 Business & Prof. Speech 4
Fourth Term
SP 215 Small Group Communication* 4
WR 227 Technical and Professional Writing I 4
Fifth Term
PHY 201 General Physics* 4
EET 241 Microcomputer Systems 4
EET 242 Microcontroller Systems 4
ELT 125 Basic Programmable Controllers 2
MT 224 Process Equipment I 3
MTH 243 Statistics I* 4
Sixth Term
ELT 126 Intermediate Programmable
Controllers (PC Based) 2
MT 227 Process Equipment II 3
General Education 4
Seventh Term
CIS 179 Data Communication Concepts I 4
MT 222 Quality Control Methods in Mfg 3
MT 228 Process Equipment III 4
General Education 4
*Could be used as General Education
SOLAR VOLTAIC MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGY: CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATE
Minimum 13 credits. Students must also meet certificate
requirements. The Solar Voltaic certificate is a Career Pathway.
All courses in the certificate are contained in the Solar Voltaic
Technology AAS Degree.
CH 100 Fundamentals for Chemistry 4
MT 90 Basic Electronics 3
MT 101 Introduction to Semiconductor Mfg 1
MT 102 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1
MT 104 Introduction Solar Voltaic Processing 1
MT 121 Digital Circuits I 3
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MT 70 Vacuum Technology Practice 0.5 Customizable survey course in the
theory and practice of vacuum as used in semiconductor manufacturing. Includes vacuum
principles, vacuum pumps, gauges and components, and leak detection.
MT 80 Safety and Cleanroom Protocol 2 Covers safety consideration for work-
ing in a semiconductor industry cleanroom. Introduces safety programs in the industry.
Overviews available hazard information and how to obtain it. Covers personal safety and
related equipment.
MT 90 Basic Electronics 3 Includes Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Law
in series and parallel circuits, and troubleshooting problems of basic electric circuits. Labs
include basic measurement and troubleshooting techniques, use of electronic test equip-
ment and proper documentation procedures. Prerequisite/Concurrent registration: MTH 60;
WR 115.
MT 100 Introduction to Microelectronics and Nano Technology 3 Intro-
duces the methods used to manufacture Micro and Nano technologies. Traces semiconduc-
tor processing from raw material to a finished integrated circuit using planar technology. In-
troduces the processes and equipment used to create devices on the micro and nano scale.
Emerging applications of MEMS and Nanotechnology are discussed. Prerequisite: MTH 65.
MT 101 Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing 1 Presents an over-
view of careers in Microelectronics Technology. Also presents a succinct history of the
semiconductor manufacturing processing and fundamental clean room protocol. Students
will learn about the importance of quality and contamination control emphasis in the in-
dustry.
MT 102 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1 Examines commonly made
semiconductor devices, including diodes, solar voltaic cells, and MOSFET transistors. In-
cludes electronic materials fundamentals of electricity, conductivity and semiconductivity.
MT 103 Introduction to Micro and Nano Processing 1 Introduces the meth-
ods used to manufacture Micro and Nano technologies. Traces semiconductor processing
from raw material to a finished integrated circuit using planar technology. Introduces the
processes and equipment used to create devices on the micro and nano scale. Emerging
applications of MEMS and Nanotechnology are discussed.
MT 104 Introduction to Solar Voltaic Processing 1 Introduces the methods
used to manufacture silicon solar cells. Traces cell processing from raw material to a fin-
ished product using planar technology. Introduces the processes and equipment used to
create pure single crystal silicon wafers and the processes used to form the solar devices
on top of these substrates.
MT 111 Electronic Circuits & Devices I 4 Includes Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Volt-
age and Current Law, Superposition, Thevenin’s Theorem, and R-C circuits. Labs include
basic measurement techniques, use of electronic test equipment and proper documentation
procedures. Prerequisites: WR 115 and placement into or completion of MTH 95.
MT 112 Electronic Circuits & Devices II 4 Covers AC circuits. Includes both
single frequency and frequency response analysis of circuits containing resistance, capaci-
tance, and inductance. Both trigonometry and phasors will be covered. Labs include circuit
construction, computer simulation and testing. Prerequisites: MT 111; MTH 95.
MT 113 Electronic Circuits & Devices III 4 Overviews discrete semiconductor de-
vices - diodes, BJTs, and FETs - and operational amplifiers. DC models as well as frequency
response, bandwidth/rise time relationships, and performance criteria are emphasized. Labs
emphasize circuit construction and include simulation of amplifier circuits. Prerequisite:
MT 112.
MT 121 Digital Systems I 3 Covers combinational logic devices and circuits. Includes
basic operation of logic gates, Boolean algebra, and MSI logic devices. Labs emphasize
prototyping and testing of combinational logic circuits. Prerequisites: WR 115; MTH 65.
MT 122 Digital Systems II 3 Covers sequential logic devices and circuits. Includes
the operation of latches and flip-flops, ripple and synchronous counters, shift registers,
memories, and a simple microprocessor system. Labs emphasize prototyping and testing of
sequential logic circuits. Prerequisite: MT 121.
MT 200 Semiconductor Processing 3 Explores aspects of semiconductor pro-
cessing. Covers semiconductor device design (photo-voltaic cells, diodes, bipolar and
MOSFET transistors) and the following manufacturing processes: oxidation, lithography,
etch, doping, deposition, planarization, and test/sort. Prerequisites: MT 102, MT 103 or MT
104, MT 240, SP 130 or SP 215, or instructor permission.
MT 222 Quality Control Methods in Manufacturing 3 Explores quality control
methods used in semiconductor manufacturing, including statistical process control (SPC),
control charts, performance representation and capability measurements. Emphasizes com-
puter manipulation of actual data for analysis and design of quality. Prerequisites: MTH 243
and WR 227
MT 223 Vacuum Technology 3 Covers the theory and practice of vacuum as used
in semiconductor manufacturing. Topics include vacuum principles, vacuum systems and
their components such as pumps, gauges and valves, and finally vacuum trouble- shoot-
ing. Prerequisites: MT 101, MT 102, (MT 103 or MT 104), CH 100 or higher, WR 121, or
instructor permission.
MT 224 Process Equipment I 3 Part 1 of our series on semiconductor manufac-
turing equipment. Covers components commonly used in industrial equipment, such as
controllers, controlling software, signal conditioner, sensors, switches, DC and stepper mo-
tors and their driver circuits. Also examines how these components can be used together to
achieve automatic control in industrial equipment. Prerequisites: (MT 103 or MT 104), MT
113, MT 122, or instructor permission.
MT 227 Process Equipment II 3 Covers subsystems of a semiconductor processing
system. Includes pneumatics and robotic systems. Focuses on analysis, maintenance and
troubleshooting. Prerequisite: MT 223 and MT 224
MT 228 Process Equipment III 4 Covers a semiconductor processing system. In-
cludes power, vacuum, gas, delivery, robotic and control systems. Focuses on maintenance
and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: MT 227, 223, 240.
MT 240 RF Plasma Systems 3 Covers the theory and practice of RF (Radio Fre-
quency) plasma systems as used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch-
ing, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and sputter deposition. Includes plasma physics,
RF power system components, power matching and match circuits, and applications in
semiconductor manufacturing. Prerequisite: MT 223, MT 224, CH 100 or higher, WR 227,
or instructor permission.