Practice Case Example – Gate Oxide TDDB Failure - 10.6 | 10. Reliability Considerations in Semiconductor Manufacturing | Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does TDDB stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember, it has to do with how dielectrics fail over time.

Question 2

Easy

Why is moisture control essential in semiconductor manufacturing?

💡 Hint: Think about the environmental factors affecting semiconductor reliability.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does TDDB relate to?

  • A method of production
  • A failure mechanism
  • A design principle

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to dielectrics as they age.

Question 2

True or False: Moisture can lead to TDDB failures.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the failures reported in the case study.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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