Practice Step 1: Device Performance Enhancement Techniques - 9.3 | 9. Performance Enhancement and Scaling Down Technologies | Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of strain engineering?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how stress could influence movement within materials.

Question 2

Easy

Which material is commonly used as a high-k dielectric replacement?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall high-k dielectrics' role in leakage reduction.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of strain engineering in semiconductors?

  • Increase size
  • Improve carrier mobility
  • Reduce costs

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how strain impacts movement within the semiconductor material.

Question 2

True or False: High-k dielectrics help in reducing leakage currents.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the impact of material properties on leakage.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the impact of switching from SiOβ‚‚ to a high-k dielectric on the overall performance of a chip designed for low power applications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both electrical efficiency and how it affects energy consumption.

Question 2

Discuss the challenges posed by utilizing low-resistance contacts in terms of manufacturing and material compatibility.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different materials behave at the nanoscale.

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