Source: Tom Talks Chips Manufacturing Original Author: Chip Manufacturing What is the role of metal materials in chip manufacturing? How are they chosen? There are three main types of materials for chips: semiconductor materials, dielectric materials, and metal materials. This section mainly introduces the common metal materials used in chip processes and their characteristics. What … Read more
Source: Wangcai Chip Original Author: Wangcai Chip – Xiaochao ▲ General algorithms and architectures for efficient on-chip learning based on memristor storage-compute integration Integrated memory-compute on-chip learning can effectively protect user privacy and data while achieving lower latency and reduced energy consumption. This chip refers to a bionic brain processing method, enabling rapid “on-chip training” … Read more
Source: Semiconductor Research Author: Guan Jian JamesG Introduction The 7nm process technology for chips is something we often hear about, but does 7nm really mean that the size of the chip is only 7nm? Let’s take a look! The image below is a classic cross-section diagram of a logic chip that I found online. From … Read more
Source: Semiconductor Engineer Original Author: Chip Failure Analysis Chip technology is an important driving force behind modern technological development. Its advancements have not only propelled the development of electronic devices such as computers and smartphones but have also penetrated various fields including automotive, medical, and energy. With the rapid development of information technology, chip technology, … Read more
The diameter of human hair is 70,000 nanometers, and the circumference is 220,000 nanometers. Manufacturing chips using a 5-nanometer process is akin to building 44,000 roads along a single strand of hair. Author: Liu Zhirong Source: Toutiao @铁塔-刘植荣 On May 15, 2020, the United States issued a chip ban against Huawei, which sparked widespread attention … Read more
Source: IC Repair Institute Author: Chip Master Today, let’s talk about how chips are born from the manufacturing perspective. 01 From Sand to Monocrystalline Silicon Rod From a handful of sand that can be easily tossed, to the chips that are indispensable in various industries, it goes through hundreds or even thousands of processing steps. … Read more
Source: Semiconductor Engineer Original Author: Chip Failure Analysis Chips are key components in electronic devices, providing various capabilities and performance for different electronic devices. The diversity of chip functions enables rapid advancements in modern technology, allowing continuous innovation and upgrades of various electronic products. Below are some common chip functions and their application areas. 1. … Read more
In the foreseeable future, artificial intelligence will play a significant role in national and international security. Therefore, the U.S. government is considering how to control the dissemination of information and technology related to artificial intelligence. Due to the difficulty in effectively managing general artificial intelligence software, datasets, and algorithms, the computer hardware required for modern … Read more
Introduction Currently, the entire automotive chip market has high requirements for safety and reliability, such as AEC-Q testing and ASIL product certification, to achieve functional safety in product development, production, and process management/control. However, most chips in the automotive market are monopolized by foreign manufacturers, such as Renesas, NXP, Infineon, Texas Instruments, Microchip, and STMicroelectronics. … Read more
A chip is a way of miniaturizing circuits (mainly including semiconductor devices, as well as passive components, etc.). It uses a certain medium to comprehensively cover the center of a computer, such as the CPU, with the interface that displays this information, thus forming a small, miniature machine that integrates semiconductors on a substrate. Each … Read more