Practice Fin Patterning And Etching (5.3.2) - FinFET Device Structure and Operation
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Fin Patterning and Etching

Practice - Fin Patterning and Etching

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Question 1 Easy

What is the role of lithography in the FinFET fabrication process?

💡 Hint: Think about how patterns are created on a surface.

Question 2 Easy

What does etching do in the context of FinFETs?

💡 Hint: Consider the physical changes made to the silicon wafer.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of fin patterning in FinFET fabrication?

To define fin dimensions
To create the source/drain regions
To apply the gate dielectric

💡 Hint: Think of the first step in shaping the FinFET.

Question 2

True or False: Etching is necessary to remove areas of silicon not protected by a photoresist.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of etching after lithography.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how advancements in lithography technology might affect the future scaling of FinFETs.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between technology and feature size.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of poor etching on the reliability and longevity of FinFET devices.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how manufacturing precision affects device performance over time.

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