Practice - Case Example – Gate Oxide TDDB Failure
Practice Questions
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What does TDDB stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember, it has to do with how dielectrics fail over time.
Why is moisture control essential in semiconductor manufacturing?
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental factors affecting semiconductor reliability.
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What does TDDB relate to?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to dielectrics as they age.
True or False: Moisture can lead to TDDB failures.
💡 Hint: Remember the failures reported in the case study.
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Challenge Problems
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Using the principles discussed, create a brief report summarizing how proactive approaches in manufacturing can prevent costly recalls. Include the importance of testing.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance between costs handled in testing vs. post-market difficulties.
Analyze the trade-offs between enhancing processing parameters (like ALD flow rates) and manufacturing time. What implications can these trade-offs have on the supply chain?
💡 Hint: Consider how quality affects long-term relationships with customers.
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