SubFAB 101: Foundations of Semiconductor Support Facilities

SubFAB 101

Foundations of Semiconductor Support Facilities

July 15, 2026

Asia 4pm – 10 pm SGT

Europe 9am – 3pm CET

Middle East  10am – 4pm IST

 

SubFAB 101: Foundations of Semiconductor Support Facilities is a 4-hour course that covers SubFAB basics and its critical role within the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, including its evolution and new trends.  

Course Description: 

By the end of this course, participants will understand the scope of SubFAB and its critical role within the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, tracing its evolution and recognizing new trends. They will be able to identify and describe the core SubFAB systems and interpret typical facility layouts and equipment installation specifics. Learners will assess the environmental and sustainability impacts of modern SubFABs. They will map a standard SubFAB organizational chart, typical roles and responsibilities, and simulate incident-response workflows to reinforce operational readiness. Participants will be exposed to preventive maintenance and safety best practices to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance. 

Learning Objectives: 

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry and the manufacturing process, design, and eco-system of the semiconductor industry, and understand the jargon, tools, and materials used in the design and fabrication of an IC 

Effectively be able to communicate semiconductor manufacturing concepts with other associates and industry professionals. 

Course Outline

• Introduction & Course Logistics

  • Welcome, Introductions, and platform quick start

  • Learning Objectives and Course Flow

• Module 1: SubFAB Fundamentals

  • Definition & Scope of SubFAB

  • Historical evolution (from early Fabs to today)

  • Core Equipment & Support Systems Overview

  • Typical Facility Layouts and Installation Configurations

• Module 2: Environmental & Sustainability Considerations

  • Key Environmental impacts (Emissions, Water/Chemical use)

  • Gas abatement and PFAS management fundamentals

  • Metrics & Case studies in sustainable SubFAB operations

• Module 3: Organization & Operational Structures

  • SubFAB Org charts and stakeholder roles

  • Operational Workflows (from tool install to maintenance)

  • Incident-Response and Escalation Paths (role-plays)

• Module 4: Safety, Maintenance & Reliability

  • Preventive - Maintenance Best Practices

  • Safety Protocols and Hazard Identification

  • Reliability Metrics and Continuous Improvement Loops

• Module 5: Emerging Trends & Innovations

  • Automation, Digital Twins, and Industry 4.0 in SubFAB

  • Advanced Materials Handling and Process Integration

  • Open Discussion:: Where will the SubFAB go next

• Wrap-Up & Next Steps 

  • Final Q&A and Feedback Collection

  • Certificate Requirements and Further Resources

  • Suggested Post-Course Readings and SEMI Standard References

Who Should Attend: 

This course is designed for Engineers and Technicians in the semiconductor manufacturing, equipment suppliers/OEM on-site service personnel, IE and MEP designers.

Important Information

Only the person registered will receive a Certificate of Completion. This virtual training is not recorded.

Attendees must be present to access the course knowledge. 

Finding the link for the training.

After you register, you will receive the link to the live training via the email address you registered with. In addition, you will receive email reminders within 24 hours of the course beginning and 1 hour before the class starts.

Please keep the emails on hand to access the training.  If you do not see any confirmation emails, please check your junk/spam folders before contacting SEMI U support at  semiu-support@semi.org