CT SEMICONDUCTOR LAUNCHES ATP CHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP TECHNICIAN TRAINING CENTER IN VIETNAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- CT Semiconductor, a member of CT Group, has officially inaugurated and commenced operations of its ATP Semiconductor Chip Technician Training Center at the National Innovation Center (NIC) in Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, Hanoi, Vietnam, on Oct 1.

The centre at NIC is part of CT Semiconductor's broader activities, which include the establishment of three Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) plants (two in the South and one in the North), two research and development (R&D) centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, notably, two customer service centres in Silicon Valley and Phoenix, Arizona.

In a statement, the leader of CT Semiconductor said the Vietnamese semiconductor industry can only develop sustainably and avoid the pitfalls of merely following trends and seeking foreign direct investment (FDI) for reporting purposes by mastering technology and attracting global talent.

Additionally, experienced engineers from various countries will provide specialised training for key personnel through a “Train the Trainer” programme focused on semiconductor chip assembly, testing, and packaging.

These engineers and final-year electronics students will be equipped to master ATP technology. One key feature is that interns will gain hands-on experience with the latest chip inspection machines and become familiar with different types of chips.

This initiative is a practical step toward realising the plan to develop 10 OSAT plants in Vietnam, in line with the Prime Minister’s decision issued on Sept 21, which outlines the strategy for development of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry by 2030, with a vision toward 2050.

What sets CT Semiconductor apart is its independent technology approach, with a comprehensive foundation starting from ATP specialist training, which serves OSAT companies, R&D, and production under the 4.0 model.

On this occasion, CT Semiconductor also introduced the AMB5600 semiconductor circuit and component testing machine, aimed at supporting research and training at the centre. This is the first chip testing machine to be integrated into a training system in Vietnam.

The aspiration to develop Vietnam's semiconductor industry is admirable but still faces many challenges, requiring collective efforts toward a sustainable technological future for the country.

-- BERNAMA