The birth of the chip – from vacuum tubes, transistors to integrated circuits, from BJT, MOSFET to CMOS, how chips have developed and how they work. █ Vacuum Tubes (Electron Tubes) Edison Effect In 1883, the famous inventor Thomas Edison observed a strange phenomenon during an experiment. At that time, he was testing the lifespan … Read more
As the core of the semiconductor industry, integrated circuits account for 83% of the market share. Due to their technical complexity, the industry structure is highly specialized. With the rapid expansion of the industry scale, competition intensifies, and the division of labor becomes more refined.Currently, the market industry chain consists of IC design, IC manufacturing, … Read more
Source: Semika Original Author: Semika Testing is an important means to ensure functionality and yield.Chip testing can be mainly divided into two parts.CP (chip probing) and FT (final test).Some chips will also undergo SLT (system level test).Additionally, some specific requirement chips need reliability testing. CP Testing CP (Chip Probing) testing, also known as wafer testing, … Read more
Source: Xianzao Classroom Original Author: Little Date Jun To help more beginners interested in semiconductors get started, here is a brief introduction to some knowledge related to chips. 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 … Read more
In the vast world of technology, we are constantly surrounded by outstanding innovations. In this rapidly changing field, chips, semiconductors, and integrated circuits are key elements driving the development of modern technology. They act like an invisible nervous system, connecting our digital world and powering countless smart devices. Have you ever wondered what the relationship … Read more
In the previous article (A Beginner’s Guide to Semiconductor Chips), Xiaozhao introduced some basic knowledge about semiconductor chips. In today’s article, we will continue discussing the process of chip creation—from vacuum tubes, transistors to integrated circuits, from BJT, MOSFET to CMOS, how chips have developed and how they actually work. █ Vacuum Tubes (Electron Tubes) … Read more
Source: Chip Theory Semiconductors、Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits (chips) have become widely known due to their association with the former President Trump, making them quite fashionable. However, most people do not fully understand their precise meanings and the relationships among the three. After reading this article, I believe everyone will gain some clarity. 1. The Content … Read more
Wafers are the fundamental raw materials for manufacturing semiconductor devices. High-purity semiconductors are prepared into wafers through processes such as crystal pulling and slicing. These wafers undergo a series of semiconductor manufacturing processes to form extremely tiny circuit structures, which are then cut, packaged, and tested to become chips, widely used in various electronic devices. … Read more
Semiconductors A semiconductor is a material whose electrical conductivity is between that of a conductor and an insulator. Its electrical properties are highly sensitive to temperature and the types and amounts of impurities it contains. Semiconductors are the raw materials for manufacturing transistors. Their widespread application is primarily due to the significant variations in their … Read more
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