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From Characterization to Insight: Raman and Electron Microscopy for Semiconductor Materials   

Join Covalent and Oxford Instruments for a full-day, hands-on workshop exploring how Raman spectroscopy, EBSD and EDS can reveal critical structural and chemical insights, accelerate semiconductor root cause analysis and guide materials development. 

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When
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 8:30 AM PST
Where
Covalent, 925 Thompson Place, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Duration
All day

Event Description

Join experts from Covalent and Oxford Instruments for a full-day, hands-on workshop exploring how EBSD, EDS and Raman spectroscopy can be combined to move from characterization data to a clearer understanding of material behavior and root causes.

 

Through expert presentations, live instrument demonstrations and guided laboratory sessions, you’ll see how these techniques reveal crystal orientation, elemental composition, strain, defects, crystallinity and optoelectronic behavior. The sessions will connect fundamental concepts with applications in semiconductor research, manufacturing, quality control and materials development.

 

Designed for both new and experienced users, this workshop will provide practical insights into selecting and applying complementary techniques to accelerate problem-solving and make more informed materials decisions.

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 Complete the form below to reserve your place. Space is limited, and registrations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Event Speakers

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Lyle Gordon

Director, Materials & Surface Chemistry

Covalent

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Kevin Wu

Electron Microscopy Metrology Manager

Covalent

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Thomas Meyer

Senior Application Scientist

Oxford Instruments plc

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Will Linthicum

Application Specialist

Oxford Instruments plc

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Mike Hjelmstad

Applications Specialist

Oxford Instruments plc

Event Schedule

Time
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Description
Time
8:30 am -- 9:00 am
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Subject
Coffee and Networking
Description
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Time
9:00 am -- 9:15 am
Speaker
Valerie Brogden
Subject
Introduction to Covalent
Description
This presentation provides an introduction to Covalent, along with an overview of our analytical services & the instrumentation and expertise that support them.
Time
9:15 am -- 9:30 am
Speaker
Will Linthicum
Subject
Introduction to Oxford
Description
This presentation will provide an introduction to Oxford Instruments, along with an overview of Oxford’s solutions, including the underlying technologies that support them.
Time
9:30 am -- 10:15 am
Speaker
Kevin Wu
Subject
EBSD/EDS Basics
Description
This talk will introduce the theory of EBSD and EDS and give examples of common applications used at Covalent.
Time
10:15 am -- 10:45 am
Speaker
Mike Hjelmstad
Subject
EBSD/EDS/BEX (special applications)
Description
This talk will cover how chemical and structural insights from EDS and EBSD can influence semiconductor research and manufacturing
Time
10:45 am -- 11:15 am
Speaker
Lyle Gordon
Subject
Raman Basics
Description
This talk will introduce the theory of Raman spectroscopy and give examples of common applications used at Covalent.
Time
11:15 am -- 11:45 am
Speaker
Thomas Myer
Subject
Raman special applications
Description
Confocal Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy reveal key semiconductor properties including strain, defects, crystallinity, and optoelectronic behavior. These techniques support material characterization, process optimization, and quality control.
Time
11:45 am -- 12:45 pm
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Lunch
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12:45 pm -- End of the day
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Split into small groups for lab live demos on each system and Covalent Lab tours
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