Practice Challenges in Lithography and Etching - 8.5 | 8. Lithography and Etching Processes Specific to Compound Semiconductors | Compound Semiconductors
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is etch damage?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how surface modifications can affect devices.

Question 2

Easy

What does plasma-induced damage affect?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the performance of devices relates to ion bombardment.

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Question 1

What is a major impact of etch damage on semiconductor devices?

  • Affects mobility
  • Increases processing time
  • No impact

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how surface integrity affects performance.

Question 2

True or False: Plasma-induced damage can enhance device performance.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the role of plasma in semiconductor processes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how variations can alter final functionality.

Question 2

Analyze the trade-offs involved in using wet versus dry etching methods with respect to achieving selectivity in multi-layer structures.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the characteristics of each etching process.

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