Thiscourse leverages both theoretical and laboratory-based instruction methods tointroduce concepts needed for an introductory understanding of the design andcharacterization of modern electronic packages. In particular, electrical,thermal, and mechanical considerations for microelectronics packing will bediscussed along with material selection, package fabrication and statisticalmodeling. The course is based on a 16-weekdelivery format for both lectures and labs.Topics Covered in this course: 1. Overview ofelectronics packaging; 2. Electrical design and characterization; 3. ThermalDesign and characterization; 4. Mechanical design and characterization; 5. Materialselection and characterization; 6. Package fabrication; 7. Statistical modelingand data analysis; 8 Radiation hardening.