{"product_id":"9783032184382","title":"From Sand to Chip The Beginners’ Guide to Semiconductor Manufacturing","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSynthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eFrom Sand to Chip\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Beginners’ Guide to Semiconductor Manufacturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbhilash D. Watpade\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Electronics \/ Circuits \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beginner-friendly guide takes readers on a journey to transform raw sand into advanced microchips, explaining every step in clear, simple language. Packed with analogies, real examples, and insights from industry experts, it’s an essential read for students, technicians, and anyone fascinated by the technology powering our lives. Discover how chips are made and why they matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbhilash Dinkar Watpade holds a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Leadership Studies. As a Global Support Engineer at ASML, he works on cutting-edge High NA EUV machines, the most advanced in the semiconductor industry. With years of experience, he collaborates globally with chip manufacturers like TSMC, Intel, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Rapidus, providing technical problem-solving support and mentoring new engineers. His role involves traveling worldwide, solving complex problems, and bridging knowledge gaps, making him uniquely positioned to write an accessible guide for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 June 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032184382\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45664084033676,"sku":"9783032184382","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032184382.jpg?v=1781061587","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032184382","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}