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Managing More-than-Moore Integration Technology Development

A Story of an Advanced Technology Program in the Semiconductor Industry

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  • Based on real, hands-on experiences and presents actual lessons learned;
  • Describes various aspects of managing an engineering development program;
  • Explains key technical aspects of semiconductor technology to non-experts;
  • Written in a novelized form that makes it very easy to read;
  • Enables an understanding of how and why the chip industry evolved over the last 50 years into what it is today.

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Part I

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. The Interview

      • Riko Radojcic
      Pages 3-5
    3. The Start

      • Riko Radojcic
      Pages 7-16
    4. The Background (and Beer with Cz)

      • Riko Radojcic
      Pages 17-32
    5. The Proposals

      • Riko Radojcic
      Pages 55-62
    6. The Good-Bye

      • Riko Radojcic
      Pages 63-67
  3. Part II

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 81-81
    2. I’m Back!

      • Riko Radojcic
      Pages 83-92
    3. Reorganization (into Line Organization)

      • Riko Radojcic
      Pages 107-117

About this book

This book presents the real challenges and experiences of managing an advanced semiconductor technology development and integration program – but using a novelized form. The material is presented in a conversational format through a story that follows a fictional narrator as she grows from an intern to a manager in a (fictional) chip company. The story describes the technology development program from management, engineering and human perspectives, and exposes not only the management and technical issues but also the typical work-life balance challenges experienced by engineers working in the technology industry. Use of a series of realistic and representative vignettes, supported by a set of illustrative cartoon-ish panels, presents the serious management topics in a light and readable way.

Authors and Affiliations

  • San Diego, USA

    Riko Radojcic

About the author

Riko Radojcic is an independent consultant specialized in 2.5D and 3D integration technologies, DfX process-design integration techniques, and advanced technology management.

Most recently, he was a Senior Director of Technology at Qualcomm Technologies Inc. where he led the 2.5D and 3D Technology Integration team, addressing all aspects of advanced integration options, ranging from architecture down to manufacturability.  In the previous years with Qualcomm, Riko has led a number of Design-for-Technology initiatives, including Design-for-3D, Design-for-Thermal, Design-for-Stress, Design-for-Variability, Design-for-Manufacturability, etc.

Radojcic has more than thirty years’ experience in the semiconductor industry, and has specialized in integration of process technology and design considerations.  Before joining Qualcomm, he was an independent consultant to semiconductor and EDA companies providing engineering and business development services. Beforethat, he focused on design technology, process characterization and modeling integration, with PDF Solutions (director of marketing), Tality Corporation (Business Manager) and Cadence (architect).  Radojcic has held a series of managerial and engineering positions with Unisys and Burroughs, in device engineering, failure analyses and reliability engineering areas. He began his career as a process engineer with Ferranti Electronics, UK.

Radojcic received his BSc and PhD degrees from University of Salford (Manchester), UK.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Managing More-than-Moore Integration Technology Development

  • Book Subtitle: A Story of an Advanced Technology Program in the Semiconductor Industry

  • Authors: Riko Radojcic

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92701-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-92700-8Published: 02 August 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-06495-2Published: 02 February 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-92701-5Published: 20 July 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 211

  • Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 63 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Circuits and Systems, Job Careers in Science and Engineering, Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing

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eBook USD 29.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 37.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 37.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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