Practice - Substrate Preparation
Practice Questions
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What does SC-1 focus on removing?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of impurities 'organics' could refer to.
What is the purpose of the HF dip in wafer preparation?
💡 Hint: Ask yourself why we need a clean surface for further processes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of SC-1 in the wafer cleaning process?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of 'organics'.
True or False: The HF dip is used to remove metallic contaminants from a silicon wafer.
💡 Hint: Remember what SC-2 is designed to do.
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Challenge Problems
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Investigate a scenario where improper wafer cleaning was conducted prior to thin film deposition. Describe the potential failures that could occur in the electrical performance of the device.
💡 Hint: Consider what impurities can do to semiconductor layers.
Compare the RCA cleaning protocol's effectiveness in a cleanroom versus a standard ambient environment. What differences in wafer quality and reproducibility would you expect?
💡 Hint: Reflect on environmental factors that could affect cleaning outcomes.
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