Semiconductor Engineering

A Deposition And Etch Technique To Lower Resistance Of Semiconductor Metal Lines

Copper’s resistivity depends on its crystal structure, void volume, grain boundaries and material interface mismatch, which becomes more significant at smaller scales. The formation of copper (Cu) ...
AZOM

Advancements in Plasma Etching and Deposition Processes for Compound Semiconductor Materials Applications

In this interview, AZoM talks to Bas Derksema about advancements in plasma etching and deposition processes for compound semiconductor materials applications. Please could you introduce yourself and ...
The Nation Newspaper

The Intersection of Lean Six Sigma and Semiconductor Innovation: Tackling Dry-Etch Challenges for Next-Generation Devices — Ibukun Afolabi

The semiconductor industry thrives on precision and innovation, as every nanometer can make the difference between groundbreaking performance and obsolescence. In this hyper-competitive landscape, ...
Optics

Imec’s virtual fab underpins strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of lithography and etch process steps

LEUVEN, Belgium — This week, at SPIE 2023 Advanced Lithography + Patterning Conference, in San Jose, CA, imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, ...
Business Wire

Noel Technologies Ramps Capacity at Silicon Valley Fab

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Noel Technologies, a Pure Wafer company, and a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor process development and fabrication services to the world’s top ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Using Virtual Twins To Accelerate The Transition From Layout To Semiconductor Manufacturing

Standard electronic design automation (EDA) tools can be used to produce a semiconductor layout, which can be used to manufacture a device with targeted performance specifications. Unfortunately, ...