27-28 August 2025
Suwon
12:10 – 12:30
Keynote
Breaking Barriers with Glass: A New Era in Semiconductor Integration
As semiconductor packaging evolves to meet the demands of AI, high-performance computing, and RF systems, traditional organic and silicon-based substrates are nearing their limits. Glass substrates are emerging as a compelling alternative, offering exceptional electrical performance, dimensional stability, and scalability. With ultra-low dielectric loss, fine-pitch interconnect capability, and compatibility with Through-Glass Vias (TGVs), glass enables higher signal integrity and integration density. Its thermal expansion match with silicon also enhances reliability in advanced packages. Despite challenges—such as mechanical fragility, TGV metallization, and thermal management—ongoing innovations in materials and process engineering are rapidly closing the gap. This keynote explores the transformative potential of glass substrates, the hurdles to their widespread adoption, and the collaborative efforts shaping a new ecosystem for next-generation semiconductor packaging.
Sung Jin Kim, Ph.D
Absolics
Dr. Kim is the CTO of Absolics, a spun-off semiconductor packaging business from SK Group in the USA. With 31 years of experience in the semiconductor and microelectronic packaging industry, Dr. Kim leads new technology and business development for advanced semiconductor packaging solutions at Absolics. Prior to Absolics, he held executive positions in various companies and countries, including SKC, Georgia Institute of Technology, Foxconn Advanced Technology, Daeduck Electronics, UTAC, and Amkor Technology. Throughout his career, Dr. Kim managed package engineering, substrate manufacturing, and embedding component microelectronic package engineering. He has over 200 US patents and holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Dresden, Germany.
Absolics
Company Profile
Absolics is a leading provider of advanced packaging technologies and services, offering scalable solutions for businesses of high-performance computing. We offer smart, innovative services to dozens of clients globally.