Deep Learning for Electronics Manufacturing

Javier Cabello

Mycronic AB

Abstract
Deep learning is entering in the electronics manufacturing to further increase the reliability of its processes. In some cases, like in the operation of Pick & Place machines failures can only be afforded in a few cases per million operations.The combination of this high reliability requirement, autonomous decision making without intervention of human operators and a huge ever-growing flora of components to inspect present challenges to deploy deep learning in production systems. Particularly deep learning limited explain ability when the algorithms fail and the need to reduce also human involvement in supervised training schemas make it harder for this technology to arrive to the factory line.

Biography
Javier Cabello holds a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Heriot-Watt University at Edinburgh. He is Lead Engineer for the computer vision group at Mycronic AB in Stockholm. He has being involved in developing several generations of machines within Pick & Place and Jetting technologies for the electronics manufacturing industry.

Cloud-Accelerated Innovation for Semiconductor Design and Verification

David Pellerin
Head of WW Business Development, Hitech/Semiconductor
Amazon Web Services

Abstract
An explosion in the number and variety of intelligent edge devices, combined with cloud computing, are driving a need for more rapid innovation in semiconductor products. This talk presents examples and best-practices for cloud-accelerated semiconductor design and verification, including use-cases and examples inside and outside of Amazon. The talk will include an overview of how the development of next-generation products is enhanced through the use of cloud for scalable, high-throughput EDA flows. The talk will cover performance optimizations for computing, storage, and EDA workload orchestration, as well as covering how cloud enables secure collaboration in the semiconductor and electronics supply chain.

Biography
David Pellerin serves as Head of Worldwide Business Development for Hitech/Semiconductor at Amazon Web Services. Prior to joining AWS, Mr. Pellerin had a career in electronic design automation and hardware-accelerated reconfigurable computing. He has experience with digital logic simulation and optimization, high-level synthesis, grid and cluster computing, and embedded systems for image, video, and network processing. He has published five Prentice Hall technical books on EDA-related topics.

Addressing the "New-Space" Paradigm Shift in Development and Production of High Reliability, Space Grade Semiconductor Components

Christian Sayer
Field Applications Engineer
Cobham Advanced Electronics Solutions

Abstract
Semiconductor devices used for space missions have for decades dominated as specialized, radiation hardened components, built to the highest standards of reliability. Developed and manufactured in small quantities, the cost of traditional HighRel devices can exceed their commercial counterparts by several orders of magnitude.In recent years however, the number of smaller satellites, placed in lower orbits and designed for shorter operating lifetime, has increased. Especially the the concept of larger satellite constellations, with hundreds to thousands of spacecraft communicating with each other, covering the entire surface of the earth with a dense mesh of instruments or communication equipment for particular applications, have challenged the industry by their unconventional requirements. Cost of individual equipment becomes a primary factor for a mission involving a large number of spacecraft. New ways of designing for space need to be considered, questioning the traditional risk assessment.From the perspective of a traditional HighRel component supplier, what is our strategy to follow this shift from the "best possible" to the "good enough"? Looking at what impact a harsh environment can have on semiconductor devices, and what makes a space grade component flight-worthy, the LeanREL™ concept and line of products is introduced. Aiming to combine traditional space pedigree with a manufacturing flow substantially reducing cost, the technology is an enabler for lower orbit, shorter lifetime, high volume space missions.

Biography
Christian Sayer is Field Applications Engineer for Cobham Gaisler and Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions. His focus is on processor, memory, interface, mixed signal and power components. Prior to Cobham, he worked as design and applications engineer for companies in the fabless semiconductor and embedded domain. Christian studied electrical engineering in Berlin, Montpellier and Paris. He holds a MSc. (Dipl.-Ing.) in Electrical Engineering of the Technical University of Berlin.

Jim Hogan