—— For those curious about the essence of technology 1. What is it exactly? Imagine applying a screen protector to your phone; a single speck of dust can create bubbles on the screen. The requirements for chip manufacturing are a million times more stringent — it is necessary to polish a silicon wafer the size … Read more
Chip tape out (Tape Out) is the core step in transforming integrated circuit design into physical chips, involving design verification, process manufacturing, and sample testing, which directly determines the success rate of chip mass production. The name originates from the early tradition of “streaming” design drawings to tapes, which has now evolved into the entire … Read more
Behind the modern electronics and semiconductor industry lies a multitude of high-precision, high-speed manufacturing equipment that supports the birth of chips and circuit boards. These devices not only determine the performance and reliability of electronic products but also serve as the key driving force behind the advancement of Moore’s Law and heterogeneous integration technology. This … Read more
Welcome to DA SEMI (大色谜), Step into the world of semiconductor equipment with Da Semi.. The Key Role of Plasma in Semiconductor Manufacturing In previous articles, we have detailed the introduction of plasma: Plasma Introduction | Da Semi Learning Notes Due to its unique physicochemical properties, plasma is widely used in critical processes such as … Read more
According to South Korean media reports, South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix plans to significantly introduce 20 extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, doubling its existing EUV equipment count. Currently, SK Hynix has about 20 EUV machines for research and production, and by 2027, after adding 20 more, its total EUV equipment will reach around 40 … Read more
The quality of semiconductor materials directly impacts the manufacturing of semiconductor products. For instance, the performance of photoresists can directly affect the performance and integration of chips, determining the feasibility of photolithography processes. Therefore, selecting high-quality semiconductor material suppliers is crucial. Companies like JiuRi New Materials and Nanda Optoelectronics not only possess strong capabilities but … Read more
In the integrated circuit manufacturing process, we often hear about various ion implantation techniques, such as source/drain implantation, well implantation, Halo implantation, etc. These typically require photolithography masks to define areas. However, there is a special technique—Blanket Implant—which does not rely on photolithography but instead performs ion implantation over a large area or even the … Read more
TOP.10Click to view recent hot articles Summary of the evolution of semiconductor technology from 180nm to 14nm What is semiconductor WAT testing? Analysis of the current supply and demand situation of semiconductor manufacturing talent in China The advanced process journey of TSMC: from N7 to N2 Evolution and core principles of Intel’s advanced process technology … Read more
In modern semiconductor industry, high purity targets play a crucial role as important materials for thin film deposition technology. The quality of the target directly determines the quality of the deposited film, which in turn affects the performance, reliability, and yield of semiconductor devices. This article will delve into the characteristics of high purity targets … Read more
In today’s increasingly fierce global technological competition, the semiconductor industry has become a core benchmark for measuring a country’s scientific and technological strength. With the advancement of the “domestic substitution” wave, the semiconductor manufacturing industry is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. The 12-inch wafer fab, as a key player in the industry, has an extremely … Read more