Practice Step 2: Dielectric And Conductive Materials (5.4) - Semiconductor Materials and Equipment
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Step 2: Dielectric and Conductive Materials

Practice - Step 2: Dielectric and Conductive Materials

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a high-k dielectric?

💡 Hint: Think about how it compares to traditional SiO₂.

Question 2 Easy

Name one metal used for interconnects.

💡 Hint: It replaced aluminum due to better conductivity.

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Question 1

Which of the following is a high-k dielectric?

SiO₂
HfO₂
Al₂O₃

💡 Hint: Think about the materials used in modern transistors.

Question 2

True or False: Low-k dielectrics are used to increase capacitance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how capacitance affects signal speed.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a semiconductor device using high-k dielectrics. Explain how it improves performance compared to one using SiO₂.

💡 Hint: Consider size trade-offs and how leakage affects efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of transitioning from aluminum to copper in interconnects. What are the potential drawbacks and benefits?

💡 Hint: Think about both the conductivity and reliability aspects.

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