Practice - Challenges in Lithography and Etching
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is etch damage?
💡 Hint: Think about how surface modifications can affect devices.
What does plasma-induced damage affect?
💡 Hint: Consider how the performance of devices relates to ion bombardment.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is a major impact of etch damage on semiconductor devices?
💡 Hint: Think about how surface integrity affects performance.
True or False: Plasma-induced damage can enhance device performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of plasma in semiconductor processes.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing an etching process for a new GaAs device. Discuss the challenges you might face with etch depth uniformity and suggest strategies to overcome them.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how variations can alter final functionality.
Analyze the trade-offs involved in using wet versus dry etching methods with respect to achieving selectivity in multi-layer structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of each etching process.
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