Download or read book Crucial Issues in Semiconductor Materials and Processing Technologies written by S. Coffa and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semiconductors lie at the heart of some of the most important industries and technologies of the twentieth century. The complexity of silicon integrated circuits is increasing considerably because of the continuous dimensional shrinkage to improve efficiency and functionality. This evolution in design rules poses real challenges for the materials scientists and processing engineers. Materials, defects and processing now have to be understood in their totality. World experts discuss, in this volume, the crucial issues facing lithography, ion implication and plasma processing, metallization and insulating layer quality, and crystal growth. Particular emphasis is placed upon silicon, but compound semiconductors and photonic materials are also highlighted. The fundamental concepts of phase stability, interfaces and defects play a key role in understanding these crucial issues. These concepts are reviewed in a crucial fashion.

Download or read book Physical Chemistry of Semiconductor Materials and Processes written by and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of solid state devices began a little more than a century ago, with the discovery of the electrical conductivity of ionic solids. Today, solid state technologies form the background of the society in which we live. The aim of this book is threefold: to present the background physical chemistry on which the technology of semiconductor devices is based; secondly, to describe specific issues such as the role of defects on the properties of solids, and the crucial influence of surface properties; and ultimately, to look at the physics and chemistry of semiconductor growth processes, both at the bulk and thin-film level, together with some issues relating to the properties of nano-devices. Divided into five chapters, it covers: -Thermodynamics of solids, including phases and their properties and structural order -Point defects in semiconductors -Extended defects in semiconductors and their interactions with point defects and impurities -Growth of semiconductor materials -Physical chemistry of semiconductor materials processing With applications across all solid state technologies, the book is useful for advanced students and researchers in materials science, physics, chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering. It is also useful for those in the semiconductor industry.

Download or read book Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices written by Milton Ohring and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 759 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices is a well-established and well-regarded reference work offering unique, single-source coverage of most major topics related to the performance and failure of materials used in electronic devices and electronics packaging. With a focus on statistically predicting failure and product yields, this book can help the design engineer, manufacturing engineer, and quality control engineer all better understand the common mechanisms that lead to electronics materials failures, including dielectric breakdown, hot-electron effects, and radiation damage. This new edition adds cutting-edge knowledge gained both in research labs and on the manufacturing floor, with new sections on plastics and other new packaging materials, new testing procedures, and new coverage of MEMS devices. Covers all major types of electronics materials degradation and their causes, including dielectric breakdown, hot-electron effects, electrostatic discharge, corrosion, and failure of contacts and solder joints New updated sections on "failure physics," on mass transport-induced failure in copper and low-k dielectrics, and on reliability of lead-free/reduced-lead solder connections New chapter on testing procedures, sample handling and sample selection, and experimental design Coverage of new packaging materials, including plastics and composites

Download or read book Silicon Materials Science and Technology written by and published by The Electrochemical Society. This book was released on 1998 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fundamentals of Semiconductor Processing Technology written by Badih El-Kareh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The drive toward new semiconductor technologies is intricately related to market demands for cheaper, smaller, faster, and more reliable circuits with lower power consumption. The development of new processing tools and technologies is aimed at optimizing one or more of these requirements. This goal can, however, only be achieved by a concerted effort between scientists, engineers, technicians, and operators in research, development, and manufac turing. It is therefore important that experts in specific disciplines, such as device and circuit design, understand the principle, capabil ities, and limitations of tools and processing technologies. It is also important that those working on specific unit processes, such as lithography or hot processes, be familiar with other unit processes used to manufacture the product. Several excellent books have been published on the subject of process technologies. These texts, however, cover subjects in too much detail, or do not cover topics important to modem tech nologies. This book is written with the need for a "bridge" between different disciplines in mind. It is intended to present to engineers and scientists those parts of modem processing technologies that are of greatest importance to the design and manufacture of semi conductor circuits. The material is presented with sufficient detail to understand and analyze interactions between processing and other semiconductor disciplines, such as design of devices and cir cuits, their electrical parameters, reliability, and yield.

Download or read book The Materials Science of Semiconductors written by Angus Rockett and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-20 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes semiconductors from a materials science perspective rather than from condensed matter physics or electrical engineering viewpoints. It includes discussion of current approaches to organic materials for electronic devices. It further describes the fundamental aspects of thin film nucleation and growth, and the most common physical and chemical vapor deposition techniques. Examples of the application of the concepts in each chapter to specific problems or situations are included, along with recommended readings and homework problems.

Download or read book Silicon Materials Science and Technology written by Howard R. Huff and published by The Electrochemical Society. This book was released on 1998 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Proceedings of the Symposium on Environmental Aspects of Electrochemical Technology Applications in Electronics written by Madhav Datta and published by The Electrochemical Society. This book was released on 1997 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Intrinsic Point Defects Impurities and Their Diffusion in Silicon written by Peter Pichler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the first comprehensive review of intrinsic point defects, impurities and their complexes in silicon. Besides compiling the structures, energetic properties, identified electrical levels and spectroscopic signatures, and the diffusion behaviour from investigations, it gives a comprehensive introduction into the relevant fundamental concepts.

Download or read book Handbook of Crystal Growth written by Tom Kuech and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-11-02 with total page 1384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume IIIA Basic TechniquesHandbook of Crystal Growth, Second Edition Volume IIIA (Basic Techniques), edited by chemical and biological engineering expert Thomas F. Kuech, presents the underpinning science and technology associated with epitaxial growth as well as highlighting many of the chief and burgeoning areas for epitaxial growth. Volume IIIA focuses on major growth techniques which are used both in the scientific investigation of crystal growth processes and commercial development of advanced epitaxial structures. Techniques based on vacuum deposition, vapor phase epitaxy, and liquid and solid phase epitaxy are presented along with new techniques for the development of three-dimensional nano-and micro-structures.Volume IIIB Materials, Processes, and TechnologyHandbook of Crystal Growth, Second Edition Volume IIIB (Materials, Processes, and Technology), edited by chemical and biological engineering expert Thomas F. Kuech, describes both specific techniques for epitaxial growth as well as an array of materials-specific growth processes. The volume begins by presenting variations on epitaxial growth process where the kinetic processes are used to develop new types of materials at low temperatures. Optical and physical characterizations of epitaxial films are discussed for both in situ and exit to characterization of epitaxial materials. The remainder of the volume presents both the epitaxial growth processes associated with key technology materials as well as unique structures such as monolayer and two dimensional materials.Volume IIIA Basic Techniques - Provides an introduction to the chief epitaxial growth processes and the underpinning scientific concepts used to understand and develop new processes. - Presents new techniques and technologies for the development of three-dimensional structures such as quantum dots, nano-wires, rods and patterned growth - Introduces and utilizes basic concepts of thermodynamics, transport, and a wide cross-section of kinetic processes which form the atomic level text of growth process Volume IIIB Materials, Processes, and Technology - Describes atomic level epitaxial deposition and other low temperature growth techniques - Presents both the development of thermal and lattice mismatched streams as the techniques used to characterize the structural properties of these materials - Presents in-depth discussion of the epitaxial growth techniques associated with silicone silicone-based materials, compound semiconductors, semiconducting nitrides, and refractory materials

Download or read book Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Defects in Silicon written by Takao Abe and published by The Electrochemical Society. This book was released on 1999 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Special Issue on Semiconductor Materials and Processing Technology written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ion Implantation Technology 94 written by S. Coffa and published by Newnes. This book was released on 1995-05-16 with total page 1031 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of these proceedings is to present and stimulate discussion on the many subjects related to ion implantation among a broad mix of specialists from areas as diverse as materials science, device production and advanced ion implanters.The contents open with a paper on the future developments of the microelectronics industry in Europe within the framework of the global competition. The subsequent invited and oral presentations cover in detail the following areas: trends in processing and devices, ion-solid interaction, materials science issues, advanced implanter systms, process control and yield, future trends and applications.

Download or read book Handbook of Semiconductor Technology Volume 2 written by Kenneth A. Jackson and published by Wiley-VCH. This book was released on 2000-08-15 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semiconductor technology is the basis of today's microelectronics industry with its many impacts on our modern life, i.e. computer and communication technology. This two-volume handbook covers the basics of semiconductor processing technology, which are as essential for the design of new microelectronic devices as the fundamental physics. Volume 1 'Electronic Structure and Properties' covers the structure and properties of semiconductors, with particular emphasis on concepts relevant to semiconductor technology. Volume 2 'Processing of Semiconductors' deals with the enabling materials technology for the electronics industry. World-renowned authors have contributed to this unique treatment of the processing of semiconductors and related technologies. Of interest to physicists and engineers in research and in the electronics industry, this is a valuable reference source and state-of-the-art review by the world's top authors.

Download or read book Plasma Processing of Materials written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plasma processing of materials is a critical technology to several of the largest manufacturing industries in the worldâ€"electronics, aerospace, automotive, steel, biomedical, and toxic waste management. This book describes the relationship between plasma processes and the many industrial applications, examines in detail plasma processing in the electronics industry, highlights the scientific foundation underlying this technology, and discusses education issues in this multidisciplinary field. The committee recommends a coordinated, focused, and well-funded research program in this area that involves the university, federal laboratory, and industrial sectors of the community. It also points out that because plasma processing is an integral part of the infrastructure of so many American industries, it is important for both the economy and the national security that America maintain a strong leadership role in this technology.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Process Control written by Gary S. May and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-26 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to semiconductor manufacturing from processcontrol to yield modeling and experimental design Fundamentals of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Process Controlcovers all issues involved in manufacturing microelectronic devicesand circuits, including fabrication sequences, process control,experimental design, process modeling, yield modeling, and CIM/CAMsystems. Readers are introduced to both the theory and practice ofall basic manufacturing concepts. Following an overview of manufacturing and technology, the textexplores process monitoring methods, including those that focus onproduct wafers and those that focus on the equipment used toproduce wafers. Next, the text sets forth some fundamentals ofstatistics and yield modeling, which set the foundation for adetailed discussion of how statistical process control is used toanalyze quality and improve yields. The discussion of statistical experimental design offers readers apowerful approach for systematically varying controllable processconditions and determining their impact on output parameters thatmeasure quality. The authors introduce process modeling concepts,including several advanced process control topics such asrun-by-run, supervisory control, and process and equipmentdiagnosis. Critical coverage includes the following: * Combines process control and semiconductor manufacturing * Unique treatment of system and software technology and managementof overall manufacturing systems * Chapters include case studies, sample problems, and suggestedexercises * Instructor support includes electronic copies of the figures andan instructor's manual Graduate-level students and industrial practitioners will benefitfrom the detailed exami?nation of how electronic materials andsupplies are converted into finished integrated circuits andelectronic products in a high-volume manufacturingenvironment. An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all theproblems in the book is available from the Wiley editorialdepartment. An Instructor Support FTP site is also available.

Download or read book Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing written by P. Pérez Rodríguez and published by Arcler Press. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semiconductors have become one of the most important materials in our current world. They have allowed the information era to develop, enabling the creation of laptops, superfast computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. According to Moore's law, these materials have to continue addressing the challenges of miniaturization of electronics, by increasing the quality of the materials and the efficiency of the devices. In addition, they are also very present in energy solutions that are considered crucial in the energy transition that the world would have to follow away from fossil fuels. Firstly, energy-efficient solutions such as that of LEDs are crucial if the society is to change completely to renewable energies. In addition, semiconductors are also used as energy sources by making use of the photovoltaic effect inside of solar cells. However, the quality and efficiency of both of these devices highly depend on the quality of the materials.The challenges faced by both of these production schemes are related to the quality of the semiconductor materials used in these devices. This quality heavily depends on the initial material and on the deposition techniques used. However, a trade-off is formed in regarding these techniques. Usually, the most expensive and energy-intensive methods are the ones that yield the highest quality material. Thus, it must be identified if the limiting factor is the cost of the process or the quality of the materials used. This book explores several deposition and synthesis methods related to semiconductor devices, as well as some pre- and post-processing methods that might increase the cost but also the efficiency of the overall device. In this book, some examples of actual devices and real applications are given. Looking at the complicated architectures and numerous steps involved in a real semiconductor device, it can be seen that not only the bulk semiconductor is important, but also the processes around them. Thus, all the steps need to be carefully controlled to be able to detect any multifunction that can appear. Here, we describe some of the most common methods to identify the properties of the different layers.However, cost and efficiency are not the only considerations in semiconductor processes. The safety hazards and pollution that might be created in these processes are an increasing source of concern for both industries and governments. Thus, when considering which semiconductors to use or which processes to apply, the safety of the process must also be taken into account. Moreover, this concern can be extended to the end-of-life treatment of these devices, recycling the materials that can be recovered and safely discarding the ones that cannot be recycled. This is especially important for devices including lead, cadmium and other dangerous species. The final chapter of this book deals with the economic side of the semiconductor industry, giving an overview of the main companies involved, the trends and the scalability of these techniques. This section shows the growing trend of the semiconductor industry, together with its goals regarding lower production costs and smaller size. To meet these challenges and to be competitive, research and development activities in this field are very high. Looking at these trends, some conclusions can be drawn over the most effective processing methods and how some of their challenges could be overcome. In summary, this is a book that tries to give a comprehensive view of all the steps involved in semiconductor processing for a variety of applications. During this analysis, the main parameters to take into account would be the quality of the material, the costs and energy use associated with each process and the possible environmental and health hazards that can be created. By looking at these issues from the perspective of material science, some insight into the advantages and disadvantages of each method can be acquired, making the field advance towards more efficient, safe and cost-efficient processes.