Training

FAMES Academy

Find out how you can get the most out of FAMES Technologies with our FAMES Academy training programmes.

FAMES provides training opportunities and schools focused on training and preparing engineers and technicians to exploit FD-SOI, eNVM, RF, 3D and PMIC technologies and design circuits with advanced setups. Leveraging the FAMES pilot line, the development of new technological nodes, is crucial for European companies aiming to develop innovative IPs for cutting-edge applications. To achieve this, it is essential for employees of European companies, as well as talented recent graduates in microelectronics, to acquire specialized knowledge and expertise in designing and characterizing FD-SOI, eNVM, RF, 3D and PMIC technologies. The FAMES Academy will play a strategic role in preparing the foundation for the future FD-SOI ecosystem by gearing up the educational programs in microelectronics to provide new skills to semiconductor professionals.

Upcoming Trainings

Oct/nov 2026

Ferrite Circulators: Theory, Design and Simulation

This lecture provides a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical foundations and practical considerations underlying ferrite circulators. It begins with an in-depth discussion of the magnetic properties that govern their behavior, followed by an analysis of key performance characteristics and their implications for radio-frequency (RF) design. The session also addresses common design methodologies, highlights typical engineering challenges, and presents a representative simulation example to illustrate core concepts in practice.

Linz, Austria

Pre-registration open

Fees: ? €

25-29 Jan. 2027

FAMES European FD-SOI Design School (EFDS)

The European FD-SOI Design School (EFDS) returns to Grenoble for its second edition. Designed for researchers and engineers, this intensive training program bridges the gap between theoretical FD-SOI advancements and hands-on application. Over five days, participants will engage in expert-led sessions covering transistor modeling, RF & analog design, embedded non-volatile memories, and digital design flow with advanced low-power strategies.

Grenoble, France

Pre-registration open

Fees: 1400€ (discounts available)

21–22 Sept.
2026

FD-SOI ICs Design Opportunities Short Course

Explore the FD-SOI design new directions, covering a wide scope of topics ranging from technological standpoint or new targeted applications to low power design solutions.

Grenoble, France

Pre-registration open

Fees: 790€

8–9 Sept.
2026

Micro-transfer printing

A 2-day Hands-on course on MTP for heterogeneous integration, including FAMES use cases in PMIC power management at Tyndall National Institute, Cork.
Opened exclusively to researchers from universities and research organisations.

This course is co-organised by FAMES, Europractice and PIXEurope.

Cork, Ireland

Pre-registration open

Fees: 350€

Past Trainings

24 Jun. 2026

FAMES Academy – Technical Workshop – LID World Summit 2026

The FAMES payoff begins

Grenoble, France

25-30 Jan. 2026

FAMES European FD-SOI Design School (EFDS)

The first FAMES Winter School focused on advanced Fully-Depleted SOI (FD-SOI) technology, with lectures and practical sessions on: FD-SOI transistor modelling, RF &analog design, Embedded Non-Volatile Memories, Digital design, Advanced features for low power circuits.

Grenoble, France

23-24 Sept. 2025