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The fundamentals of advanced semiconductor manufacturing focus on transforming raw silicon wafers into functional microchips through a complex multi-step process. This chapter highlights the significance of semiconductor technologies in driving modern electronic devices and the industry's evolution from the 1940s to present advancements such as EUV lithography. Key aspects, including challenges faced and technological trends, are also examined.
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Term: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Definition: The process of turning raw silicon wafers into functional microchips through a series of precise steps.
Term: Moore's Law
Definition: The observation that the number of transistors on a chip doubles approximately every two years, leading to increased performance and efficiency.
Term: EUV Lithography
Definition: Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography, a cutting-edge technology used for patterning integrated circuits with high precision at extremely small nodes.
Term: CMOS Technology
Definition: Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor, a technology used for constructing integrated circuits and known for its efficiency and low power consumption.
Term: 3D ICs
Definition: Three-dimensional integrated circuits, which stack silicon chips vertically to improve performance and density.