Practice Manufacturing Cost (9.6.4) - FinFET Integration in Modern Electronics
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Manufacturing Cost

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Question 1 Easy

What is a FinFET?

💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from traditional transistor designs.

Question 2 Easy

Why is 3D patterning more expensive?

💡 Hint: Consider the changes in manufacturing methods.

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Question 1

What factor increases the overall manufacturing costs of FinFETs?

Decreased tooling costs
3D Patterning
Simplified processes

💡 Hint: Think about complexity versus simplicity.

Question 2

True or False: Lithography processes for FinFETs are less expensive than those for planar transistors.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider why precision drives cost.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the economic implications of adopting FinFET technology for a mid-sized semiconductor firm. How should they approach the transition given the rising costs?

💡 Hint: Think about market positioning and customer value.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a hypothetical scenario where two companies are producing FinFETs. One utilizes traditional processes while the other employs cutting-edge technologies. Analyze the potential market impacts on pricing, quality, and competitiveness.

💡 Hint: Focus on the trade-off between performance and cost.

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