Practice Substrate Preparation - 5.3.1 | 5. FinFET Device Structure and Operation | Electronic Devices 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two main types of substrates used in FinFET fabrication?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the two methods for preparing the foundation of a FinFET.

Question 2

Easy

Discuss the advantages of using SOI over bulk silicon.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider electric properties when comparing the two substrates.

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Question 1

What does SOI stand for?

  • Silicon-on-Insulator
  • Silicon-over-Insulator
  • Single-layer Insulator

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the structure where silicon is layered over an insulator.

Question 2

Is bulk silicon typically cheaper than SOI?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about manufacturing processes and material costs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a semiconductor company facing high production costs. Analyze how they could transition from bulk silicon to SOI, considering performance versus cost.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about short-term costs versus long-term benefits.

Question 2

A new type of substrate has been proposed which combines the benefits of SOI and bulk silicon. Discuss how this could change future FinFET designs.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider innovations in materials science.

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