Practice Implementation Case Study (2.8) - Design and Implement Microfabrication Processes
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Implementation Case Study

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of starting with a p-type silicon wafer?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of charge carriers.

Question 2 Easy

What role does the gate oxide play in a MOSFET?

💡 Hint: Consider what is needed to control current flow.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of using a p-type silicon wafer in the MOSFET process?

To increase electron mobility
To create holes as charge carriers
To ensure high thermal conductivity

💡 Hint: Think about what charge carriers are involved.

Question 2

True or False: The gate oxide is essential for preventing current leakage in a MOSFET.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the role of the gate oxide.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the total charge concentration in the n+ region if the dopant is arsenic and the dose is 5e15/cm². Consider a unit area.

💡 Hint: Recall that 1 cm² is equivalent to a layer thickness when considering charge density.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how changes in the gate oxide thickness might impact the efficiency of a MOSFET. Include potential trade-offs.

💡 Hint: Think about the electric field strength and how it varies with thickness.

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