Source: Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Original Author: Xiao Xian This article introduces the structure of chips from the perspectives of manufacturing and technological limitations. Chips are hidden in the electronic devices that can be seen everywhere in the city. Smartphones, computers, and home appliances all rely on its control. Image source: pixabay … Read more
Recently, due to a series of events, public interest in the domestic chip industry has been increasing. So, what is a chip? How is it manufactured? What high technologies are involved? What is the current state of China’s chip industry? What challenges does it face? The essence of a chip is a semiconductor combined with … Read more
Source: Power Semiconductor Insights Semiconductor materials have unique electrical and physical properties, allowing semiconductor devices and circuits to perform specific functions. The progress of semiconductor localization is ongoing, and as someone in the related industry, I am continuously learning and accumulating knowledge. The following discussion will mainly focus on semiconductor chips, and I hope everyone … Read more
The comprehensive analysis series of semiconductors consists of three articles, this one is the market analysis, and the next two will be technical and industrial analyses. Please follow this public account (Shichenxing shichenxing1) for updates. 1. Two Main Characteristics 1. Energy Band Conductors are easy to understand, and insulators are also understandable, but the … Read more
Source: Wisdom Microelectronics Original Author: Peng The reason chips are called chips is due to semiconductor technology; the biggest difference between chip systems and board-level systems is the use of semiconductor physical devices. Semiconductor devices are the foundation of chip companies. Even for chip companies or chip engineers, “semiconductor physics” is a daunting term. This … Read more
With the continuous development of electronic information technology, semiconductor materials have undergone several iterations.Currently, the third-generation semiconductors represented by GaN and SiC have become a “battleground” for countries around the world, widely used in the manufacture of various electronic and optoelectronic devices.However, in recent years, new application scenarios such as 6G communication, super-fast charging for … Read more
Currently, there are five confirmed growth engines in the semiconductor industry, which are:① Mobile terminals, such as smartphones, smartwatches, wearable devices, laptops, and tablets;② High-performance computing (HPC), also known as supercomputing, which can process data and perform complex calculations at high speeds on supercomputers;③ Autonomous vehicles;④ Internet of Things (IoT), such as smart factories and … Read more
In our daily work and life, we often use various electronic or electrical products, such as computers, mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. If we take these products apart, we will see a piece of green board similar to the one below. Sometimes it can be blue or black. Everyone knows that this green … Read more
Source: Semika Original Author: Semika This article introduces the process of lithography, the basic principles of lithography machines, as well as the characteristics and applications of various lithography machines. The Process of Lithography Lithography is a pattern transfer technology that transfers the graphics on a mask to a silicon wafer coated with photoresist (also known … Read more
In the modern world, no one can say they are unrelated to “semiconductors.” Semiconductors sound rigid and cold, but they are not just a concern for engineers in scientific parks; the smartphones you swipe, the computers you use, the televisions you watch, and the speakers you listen to all contain semiconductor components. It can be … Read more