Practice Self-Aligned Contacts - 7.4.3 | 7. Process Integration Strategies | Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does Self-Aligned Contacts (SAC) aim to reduce?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of alignment in manufacturing.

Question 2

Easy

Define overlay margin.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how much misalignment can occur before defects arise.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of using Self-Aligned Contacts?

  • Increases manufacturing steps
  • Reduces overlay margins
  • Requires more lithography
  • None of the above

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what SAC aims to resolve in alignment.

Question 2

True or False: Self-Aligned Contacts are associated with increased risk of misalignment.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the goals of this technique.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario where Self-Aligned Contacts are not used in transistor fabrication. Explain the potential consequences on device performance and yield.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what could go wrong if alignment is not precise.

Question 2

Evaluate how the introduction of new materials for spacers could change the efficiency of Self-Aligned Contacts.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how material properties might affect alignment.

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