Free Workshop: Raman & Electron Microscopy for Semiconductor Materials
Details
Join Covalent and Oxford Instruments for a full-day, hands-on workshop exploring how Raman spectroscopy, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) can reveal critical structural and chemical insights into semiconductor materials.
Through expert presentations, live instrument demonstrations, and guided laboratory sessions, you’ll learn how these complementary techniques can help you evaluate:
• Crystal orientation and crystallinity
• Elemental composition
• Strain and defects
• Optoelectronic behavior
• Semiconductor root causes and material performance
The workshop will connect fundamental concepts with practical applications in semiconductor research, manufacturing, quality control, failure analysis, and materials development. Whether you are new to these techniques or an experienced user, you will gain actionable insights for selecting and combining analytical methods to accelerate problem-solving and make more informed materials decisions.
Agenda
8:30–9:00 AM: Coffee and networking
9:00–9:15 AM: Introduction to Covalent
9:15–9:30 AM: Introduction to Oxford Instruments
9:30–10:15 AM: EBSD and EDS basics
10:15–10:45 AM: EBSD, EDS, and IBEX special applications
10:45–11:15 AM: Raman spectroscopy basics
11:15–11:45 AM: Raman special applications
11:45 AM–12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45 PM onward: Live instrument demonstrations and Covalent laboratory tours
Featured Speakers
• Lyle Gordon, Director, Materials & Surface Chemistry, Covalent
• Kevin Wu, Electron Microscopy Metrology Manager, Covalent
• Thomas Meyer, Senior Application Scientist, Oxford Instruments
• Will Linthicum, Application Specialist, Oxford Instruments
• Mike Hjelmstad, Applications Specialist, Oxford Instruments
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM PT
Location: Covalent, 925 Thompson Place, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Duration: Full day
Space is limited, and registrations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your seat today!