Practice - Metrology and Post-Etch Cleaning
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is a critical dimension (CD)?
💡 Hint: Think about the minimum size necessary for functionality.
Name one method used for post-etch cleaning.
💡 Hint: Consider what needs to be removed after etching.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does SEM stand for in metrology?
💡 Hint: It's a microscopy technique involving electrons.
True or False: Post-etch cleaning is optional in semiconductor fabrication.
💡 Hint: Consider the potential consequences of skipping this step.
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Challenge Problems
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If a semiconductor has a critical dimension of 100 nm, but the SEM analysis shows a feature size of 120 nm, what potential issues could arise in the device performance?
💡 Hint: Consider how dimensions relate to electrical and optical properties.
Propose potential strategies to improve post-etch cleaning efficacy in a semiconductor fabrication line.
💡 Hint: Think about physical and chemical methods for surface cleaning.
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