Dellin

Semiconductor

Tutorials

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There are two dimensions to an impactful working knowledge: the scope of material covered and the type of knowledge possessed.  The scope has two parts: (1) a broad-based working knowledge for the entire workforce in all aspects of technology (device, fabrication & reliability); and (2) a focused, deeper working knowledge for certain specific persons in certain specific areas.  The basic working knowledge is the essentially the same for all companies while the specific in depth areas may vary between different companies.

The type of knowledge also has two parts:  (1) quantitative; and (2) intuitive.  University courses typical focus on quantitative knowledge.  Quantitative knowledge consists of detailed development of the equations that govern a specific area.  The impact of quantitative knowledge is to enable derivation, modeling, predictions and optimization.  

Intuitive knowledge is the ability to “see” (picture in one’s mind) how things work.  The impact of intuitive knowledge is seeing the big picture, envisioning evolutionary and revolutionary improvements, picturing how different areas of technology interact and the ability to analyze and correct problems.  University courses, typically, do not do a good job teaching intuitive knowledge. The Dellin Semiconductor Tutorials were developed to fill a critical training gap in developing intuitive knowledge.