Invited Talks
IEDM 2024 – Plenary Session
Semiconductor Industry Outlook and New Technology Frontiers
Abstract:The semiconductor industry is a dynamic landscape of innovation, where new materials, advanced processing techniques, and cutting-edge design converge to shape the future of technology. Powered by the principle of technology scaling, this field continues to push boundaries, enabling transformative applications in AI, HPC, 5G/6G, autonomous driving, IoT, and more. As we progress through time, scaling evolves, unlocking new levels of chip efficiency and performance. The horizon shines bright with the promise of breakthroughs in EUV lithography, new device architectures like CFETs, novel low-dimensional channel materials, and the strategic synergy of DTCO, paving the way for exciting new technology eras. Additionally, advanced packaging techniques enhance system-level performance, blending computational power to surpass current limitations. The growth in specialty technology segments such as RF, non-volatile memory, power management, CMOS image sensors, and Si photonics expands the range of innovative devices. This keynote paper will explore the latest advancements and emerging trends in the semiconductor industry, offering insights into how these cutting-edge frontiers will drive smart technology integration and create a brighter future for society.
Dr. Y.J. Mii
EVP & Co-COO, TSMC
Speaker Bios:
Dr. Yuh-Jier Mii is EVP and Co-Chief Operating Officer at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC). Dr. Mii joined TSMC in 1994 as a manager at Fab 3 and then joined the company's R&D organization in 2001. In 2011, Dr. Mii was appointed Vice President of Research and Development and later he was promoted to Senior Vice President in November 2016. In more than two decades of services at TSMC, Dr. Mii has contributed greatly to the development and manufacturing of advanced CMOS technologies in both Fab Operations and R&D. He successfully managed the development of 90nm, 40nm and 28nm technologies. By spearheading the research and development of 16nm, 7nm, 5nm, 3nm, and beyond, he has helped maintain TSMC's technology leadership in the foundry segment of the global semiconductor industry. Dr. Mii received the IEEE Frederik Philips Award in 2022, recognizing his outstanding accomplishments in the management of research and development. Before joining TSMC, Dr. Mii was a research staff member at IBM Research Center. Dr. Mii has 34 patents globally, including 25 US patents, and holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University, as well as an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
