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33rd Semiconductor Wafer Test

Conference (SWTest)

By Jerry Broz, PhD [Advanced Probing Systems Inc. and 33rd SWTest General Chair]

T he 33rd Semiconductor Wafer Test Conference outstanding presentations organized into nine themed-

The SWTest 2023 technical program will include 35
(SWTest) will be held June 5–7, 2023, at the
Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, CA. The
SWTest Conference is an annual event exclusively sessions and will be focused on the key challenges faced by
probe technologists. After Monday’s Visionary Keynote,
focused on the complex challenges of wafer-level test and the sessions will focus on High Speed and RF, Materials
probe technologies. In the traditional relaxed spirit of the Selections, and Fine-Pitch Challenges. After the final
conference, attendees will be able to have face-to-face session, the SWTest Expo will feature more than 60 of the
discussions with peers, colleagues and suppliers at the top international probe card, probe equipment and related
Conference and the Expo. suppliers in a relaxed social networking environment. On
Tuesday morning, the SWT-Crew mentoring initiative, which
is actively connecting mentees with experienced professionals
and mentors to support their career development, will
provide their update. Afterwards, the Tuesday sessions will
feature presentations covering the unique challenges fueling
5GmmWave device testing, high-power applications, and
unique mechanical performance issues.
SWTest supports the attendance of students through the
William Mann Student Travel Grant Program that is partially
subsidized by the annual fund-raising golf tournament.
After a full day of technical discussions and friendly
networking during the last hours of the Expo, the SWTest
Social will provide ample time to meet some new people
and have a little fun. On Wednesday, the program will wrap
up with several presentations on the advances in wafer test
design and performance. Chip Scale Review, the SWTest
Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, California Media Partner, will select from the awarding winning best
presentations to be featured for publication as full articles in
The SWTest 2023 Conference and Expo Program will upcoming issues.
start with the Monday morning plenary session and At SWTest, the Expo and the Technical Program do not
Visionary Keynote presentation by Dr. Luca Fasoli, Sr. Vice compete, so the attendees are able to easily attend both
President, Silicon Technology & Manufacturing at Western events during the conference. Throughout the conference
Digital. His presentation entitled, “Testing in the 3D NAND schedule, attendees have ample time and numerous
Zettabyte Era: How to achieve quality and minimize cost,” opportunities for networking and discussions during the long
will delve into the challenges breaks with poster sessions, daily meals, and nightly social
to the test industry posed by and hospitality events.
the zettabyte era. The keynote As the General Chair of this premier event, I am pleased
will focus on the cr itical that our conference provides a wide variety of exciting
need for close cooperation technical, professional, and networking opportunities.
between NAND vendors and Whether you are an end user, supplier, engineer, sales
equipment manufact u rers professional, or marketer, SWTest offers something unique
to ensure qualit y without for everyone in the wafer-level test industry. I would
affecting overall cost per bit. also like to take this opportunity to thank the sponsors,
Dr. Fasoli will also review exhibitors, authors, speakers, session chairs, the committee
how We st e r n Dig it al ha s and the SWTest Team members who help make SWTest a
been approach i ng t he 3D critical value to the industry and a great success.
NAND technology evolution, Mark your calendars for the SWTest Asia 2023 Conference
its testing challenges, and that is currently being planned for November 2–3, 2023, at
relative opportunities. Keynote Speaker: Luca Fasoli, PhD, the Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel, in Zhubei City, Taiwan, ROC.
of Western Digital

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