1 Concept of Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Industry (1) Concept Packaging is the final process in semiconductor manufacturing. Semiconductor packaging is the process of further processing tested wafers to obtain independent chips, with the aim of adding functionality to the chip’s contacts that can connect to external circuits, such as adding pins to connect with external … Read more
Source: Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences History of Semiconductor Development 1 Semiconductors are the foundation of information technology. The invention of large-scale integrated circuits, semiconductor lasers, and various semiconductor devices in the last century played a crucial role in the modern information technology revolution, triggering a new global industrial revolution. Information technology is … Read more
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