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1. Understand the Basic Principles of Microfabrication

Microfabrication involves creating miniature structures on semiconductor materials through techniques such as lithography, etching, and deposition. The processes leverage silicon as a primary material, though compound semiconductors are employed for specific applications. The importance of a cleanroom environment and precision tools is underscored to ensure defect-free manufacturing.

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  • 1

    Understand The Basic Principles Of Microfabrication

    Microfabrication involves creating small-scale structures on materials like silicon using various techniques.

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  • 1.1

    Introduction To Microfabrication

    Microfabrication involves creating small structures in semiconductor materials through various techniques.

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  • 1.2

    Key Steps In Microfabrication

    Microfabrication involves key steps including lithography, etching, and deposition to create microscale devices.

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  • 1.2.1

    Lithography

    Lithography is a key microfabrication technique that transfers patterns onto substrates using various light and electron-based methods.

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  • 1.2.2

    Etching

    Etching is a critical microfabrication process used to selectively remove material to create desired patterns on semiconductor substrates.

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  • 1.2.3

    Deposition

    Deposition is a key process in microfabrication that involves adding thin layers of material to create structures on semiconductor substrates.

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  • 1.3

    Semiconductor Materials

    This section highlights the essential semiconductor materials used in microfabrication, focusing primarily on silicon and various compound semiconductors.

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  • 1.4

    Cleanroom Requirements

    Cleanroom requirements ensure that particulate contamination is minimized in environments critical for microfabrication.

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  • 1.5

    Applications

    This section outlines the various applications of microfabrication technology, including integrated circuits, MEMS/NEMS, and optoelectronics.

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  • 1.6

    Challenges

    This section discusses the key challenges in microfabrication, primarily focusing on scalability and costs.

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  • 1.7

    Summary

    This section encapsulates the essential elements of microfabrication, emphasizing the role of materials and environments necessary for production.

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References

ee4-msms-1.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Microfabrication utilizes l...
  • Silicon is the leading semi...
  • Cleanroom standards are cru...

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