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What is the purpose of photolithography in the fabrication of integrated circuits?
What is the purpose of photolithography in the fabrication of integrated circuits?
- To deposit a layer of photoresist on the wafer surface
- To transfer mask patterns onto the wafer (correct)
- To remove material from the wafer surface
- To clean the wafer surface from impurities
Which of the following semiconductor materials is commonly used for the fabrication of integrated circuits?
Which of the following semiconductor materials is commonly used for the fabrication of integrated circuits?
- Platinum
- Silicon (correct)
- Copper
- Gold
What is the function of silicon dioxide layer in the preparation of silicon wafers for integrated circuits?
What is the function of silicon dioxide layer in the preparation of silicon wafers for integrated circuits?
- Serves as an insulating layer (correct)
- Acts as a semiconductor material
- Promotes etching process
- Facilitates electron flow
In the process of etching in IC fabrication, what is the purpose of the photoresist layer?
In the process of etching in IC fabrication, what is the purpose of the photoresist layer?
What is the main factor influencing the selection of semiconductor materials for IC fabrication?
What is the main factor influencing the selection of semiconductor materials for IC fabrication?
What is the purpose of annealing in IC fabrication?
What is the purpose of annealing in IC fabrication?
Which technique is used to remove excess material and achieve a smooth, flat surface in IC fabrication?
Which technique is used to remove excess material and achieve a smooth, flat surface in IC fabrication?
What is the purpose of ion implantation in IC fabrication?
What is the purpose of ion implantation in IC fabrication?
Which process is responsible for building up circuitry and creating interconnections in IC fabrication?
Which process is responsible for building up circuitry and creating interconnections in IC fabrication?
After IC fabrication, what is the purpose of packaging the ICs?
After IC fabrication, what is the purpose of packaging the ICs?
What is the purpose of doping and diffusion in the fabrication of integrated circuits?
What is the purpose of doping and diffusion in the fabrication of integrated circuits?
Why is lithography and patterning crucial in the production of integrated circuits?
Why is lithography and patterning crucial in the production of integrated circuits?
In IC fabrication, what is the function of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP)?
In IC fabrication, what is the function of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP)?
Why is gallium nitride (GaN) considered as a potential semiconductor material for IC fabrication?
Why is gallium nitride (GaN) considered as a potential semiconductor material for IC fabrication?
What role do capacitors and inductors play in the construction of integrated circuits?
What role do capacitors and inductors play in the construction of integrated circuits?
What is the primary purpose of introducing impurities into specific regions of the wafer?
What is the primary purpose of introducing impurities into specific regions of the wafer?
What is the primary function of CMP in IC fabrication?
What is the primary function of CMP in IC fabrication?
What is the purpose of depositing thin films of materials onto the wafer surface?
What is the purpose of depositing thin films of materials onto the wafer surface?
What happens to the ICs after fabrication?
What happens to the ICs after fabrication?
What is the purpose of annealing in IC fabrication?
What is the purpose of annealing in IC fabrication?
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