Chip Manufacturing

Overview of Common Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes

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Overview of Common Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes

Source: Tom Talks Chip Manufacturing Original Author: Tom The semiconductor manufacturing process refers to the process of using semiconductor materials to manufacture chips. This process includes steps such as wafer preparation, cleaning, deposition, photolithography, etching, diffusion, annealing, electroplating, and cutting. Semiconductor manufacturing is the process of processing wafers into complete chips that can achieve specific … Read more

Understanding the Relationship Between Semiconductors, Integrated Circuits, ICs, and Chips

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Understanding the Relationship Between Semiconductors, Integrated Circuits, ICs, and Chips

With the rise of artificial intelligence, smart driving, and smart healthcare, the term “chip” has gradually entered people’s view. However, faced with the uneven content online, many people are unclear about the vocabulary related to chips. What are semiconductors? What are integrated circuits? What are chips? What is the relationship between them? In this article, … Read more

Software Defined Vehicles and Data-Driven Automotive Development

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Software Defined Vehicles and Data-Driven Automotive Development

On September 12, 2020, Academician Li Jun, Chairman of the China Society of Automotive Engineers and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, attended the 2020 China (Shenzhen) International Automotive Electronics Industry Annual Conference and delivered a speech. Academician Li presented three important viewpoints: first, software-defined vehicles; second, data-driven vehicles; and third, chip-manufactured vehicles. … Read more

DIY Lithography Machine: A 22-Year-Old Builds Chips in His Garage

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DIY Lithography Machine: A 22-Year-Old Builds Chips in His Garage

A Semiconductor Milestone for a 22-Year-Old: A DIY Chip Integrating 1200 Transistors. About 30 miles from Bell Labs, a 22-year-old is chasing chip manufacturing giants in his garage. In the 1970s, chip manufacturing giant Intel developed the world’s first commercial microprocessor, the 4004. In August 2021, Sam Zeloof announced his own semiconductor milestone—the Z2 chip … Read more

Bonding Technology in Chip Manufacturing

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Bonding Technology in Chip Manufacturing

The bonding technology in chip manufacturing is a crucial part of the semiconductor manufacturing process. It connects different materials securely through physical or chemical methods, achieving electrical and mechanical connections in integrated circuits. There are various types and applications of bonding technology in chip manufacturing, each with its unique advantages and applicable scenarios. Types and … Read more

ASIC Chips: A Decade’s Journey in Five Years

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ASIC Chips: A Decade's Journey in Five Years

18 years ago, Zhang Rujing led a group of returning engineers to establish “Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC)” in Shanghai, marking the beginning of a century-long chapter for China’s semiconductor industry. 18 years later, a new generation of chip manufacturers led by Canaan Creative, Ebang International, and Bitmain has completed a curve overtaking in the … Read more

How Bad is Domestic Chip Manufacturing? A Decade of Hardship, Yet Passion Remains!

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How Bad is Domestic Chip Manufacturing? A Decade of Hardship, Yet Passion Remains!

Author: Dandan Jie | Source: Cool Labs (ID: coollabs) “A decade of hardship, yet passion remains.” This phrase perfectly expresses the journey of mainland China in the development of domestic chips. The progress in domestic chip research and development has been minimal in mainland China, but today, Kangaroo Jun will share some lesser-known stories about … Read more