Today, let’s briefly discuss IGBTs in power semiconductors, which is currently a very popular track in the semiconductor industry chain. Power semiconductors are a core part of the entire industry, positioned after semiconductor materials and equipment. A term often mentioned here is “power devices”; some people think these two are the same, but they are … Read more
1. Overview Silicon wafers (also known as silicon substrates) are made from purified silicon (99.9999999% to 99.99999999999%), where high-purity polycrystalline silicon is melted and drawn into single crystal silicon rods, then processed through rolling, cutting, grinding, polishing, and cleaning to become the substrate material for manufacturing semiconductor devices. 1.1 Silicon Wafers and the Industrial Chain … Read more
Source: Semiconductor Full解 Original Author: Yuan Yuan De Yuan This article introduces the relevant knowledge of power semiconductor IGBT and SiC technology. 1. Applications of IGBT Power electronics technology is widely used in new energy vehicles, serving as the basis for efficient, rapid, stable, and safe energy conversion in automotive powertrain systems. The DC/DC topology … Read more
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Materials Semiconductor materials are electronic materials used to make semiconductor devices and integrated circuits, forming the foundation of the semiconductor industry. The various semiconductor devices and integrated circuits made from semiconductor materials have accelerated the rapid development of modern information society. Figure 1: Typical conductivity ranges of insulators, semiconductors, and conductors The … Read more
Source: Lattice Semiconductor Original Author: Lattice Semiconductor This article briefly introduces some professional terms in the semiconductor field. Wafer: The most basic processing unit in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, where circuit diagrams are etched onto wafers through specific processing techniques and then cut into IC chips; Cassette: A box used to hold wafers, composed of … Read more
Click the title below “Guo Xin Nan Fang” to quickly follow Source:Semiconductor Chip News 1. Industry Trends: Semiconductor Cycle Inflection Point, Domestic Substitution Emerging 1.1 Semiconductor Industry: A Major Cycle of About Ten Years, Demand Driven by Technological Development The global semiconductor industry market size reached $580.1 billion in 2022, hitting a historical high, with … Read more
Overview of the Semiconductor Industry The semiconductor downstream applications are extensive and closely related to economic development. Semiconductors refer to materials whose conductivity is between that of conductors and insulators at room temperature. Their resistivity increases with rising temperature, making them suitable for the production of integrated circuits and semiconductor devices. The downstream applications of … Read more
Source: Semiconductor Materials and Technology Equipment Original Author: XKX Semiconductor technology is an indispensable technology in today’s world, affecting all aspects of our lives. Its importance arises from its ability to manufacture tiny and precise electronic devices that can control current and information flow at the electronic level. This control capability allows us to create … Read more
Source: Tom Talks Chips and Manufacturing Original Author: Tom How are chips classified, and what is their relationship with the first, second, third, and fourth generations? First Generation Semiconductors Representative materials: Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge). Disadvantage of Germanium: Poor thermal stability. The emergence of germanium transistors in 1948 led to rapid development from 1950 to … Read more
The third-generation semiconductors, also known as wide bandgap semiconductors, are represented by silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). They possess superior properties such as high frequency, high efficiency, high power, high voltage resistance, high temperature resistance, and strong radiation resistance. These characteristics align with national strategic needs for energy conservation, intelligent manufacturing, and information … Read more