The chip is a pinnacle of human technology, embodying vast amounts of wisdom. The chip supply chain is extremely complex; spending a hundred million may buy a luxury apartment, but it may not necessarily support a chip from design to mass production. This is especially true for chips that use advanced processes, where the costs … Read more
The most comprehensive semiconductor industry chain is divided into upstream, midstream, and downstream. The upstream includes semiconductor materials and semiconductor equipment, the midstream includes semiconductor design and semiconductor manufacturing, while the downstream involves the application fields of semiconductors. 1. Upstream of the Semiconductor Industry Chain 1.1 Semiconductor Materials Semiconductor materials can be divided into front-end … Read more
Dry Etching: Using gaseous chemical etchants to react with materials to form volatile by-products that can be removed from the substrate, achieving the purpose of etching. Role of Plasma: Generates free radicals, enhancing the rate of chemical reactions; Simultaneously possesses ion bombardment capability, which can physically remove materials from the surface and break chemical bonds … Read more
The Rise of Domestic Chips: An In-Depth Look at 18 Leading Companies The emergence of domestic chips: A technological flower blooming amidst the blockade In recent years, the United States’ restrictions on chip exports to China have acted like a cold iron curtain, presenting unprecedented challenges to many domestic companies. However, as the old saying … Read more