Practice - Step 1: Key Factors Affecting Semiconductor Reliability
Practice Questions
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What is the effect of process variations on semiconductor reliability?
💡 Hint: Think about how small changes during manufacturing affect the final product.
Define electromigration.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the metal connections under high current flow.
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What is the primary cause of electromigration?
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on metal atoms in a circuit.
True or False: Thermal cycling can help improve semiconductor reliability.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of expanding and contracting materials.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a semiconductor manufacturing process experiencing large fluctuations in temperature. How would you address issues arising from thermal cycling to ensure reliability?
💡 Hint: Focus on both materials and design modifications to mitigate thermal effects.
Analyze a transistor that shows signs of NBTI. What steps can you take to minimize this degradation in future designs?
💡 Hint: Think about both operational conditions and material choices.
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