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Which type of oxidation process uses high-purity oxygen gas to oxidize silicon?
Which type of oxidation process uses high-purity oxygen gas to oxidize silicon?
- Rapid Thermal Process
- Steam Oxidation
- Wet Oxidation
- Dry Oxidation (correct)
What is a characteristic of dry oxidation in terms of oxide growth?
What is a characteristic of dry oxidation in terms of oxide growth?
- Even on low temperatures
- Fast growth
- Slow growth (correct)
- Less quality
In which oxidation process does silicon oxidize more rapidly compared to the other processes?
In which oxidation process does silicon oxidize more rapidly compared to the other processes?
- Steam Oxidation
- Rapid Thermal Process
- Wet Oxidation (correct)
- Dry Oxidation
What is the oxidizing element in wet oxidation made of?
What is the oxidizing element in wet oxidation made of?
Which parameter does not affect the oxidation growth rate in the diffusion-controlled second phase?
Which parameter does not affect the oxidation growth rate in the diffusion-controlled second phase?
What makes oxide layers produced via dry oxidation higher quality compared to those made with wet oxidation?
What makes oxide layers produced via dry oxidation higher quality compared to those made with wet oxidation?
Which process involves growing a layer of silicon dioxide on a silicon wafer?
Which process involves growing a layer of silicon dioxide on a silicon wafer?
What is the purpose of the Wafer Scrubber described in the text?
What is the purpose of the Wafer Scrubber described in the text?
What are the two stages involved in the growth of silicon dioxide during Thermal Oxidation?
What are the two stages involved in the growth of silicon dioxide during Thermal Oxidation?
Which mixture is effective for removing metals from the wafer surface?
Which mixture is effective for removing metals from the wafer surface?
Which method is used for rinsing wafers with overflow, dump, and spray methods?
Which method is used for rinsing wafers with overflow, dump, and spray methods?
In Wafer Scrubbing, what is typically used for mechanical cleaning of wafers?
In Wafer Scrubbing, what is typically used for mechanical cleaning of wafers?
What is the main advantage of Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) over conventional furnace systems?
What is the main advantage of Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) over conventional furnace systems?
How does the silicon dioxide layer act as a barrier in the context of doping?
How does the silicon dioxide layer act as a barrier in the context of doping?
What is the primary function of the silicon dioxide layer in surface passivation?
What is the primary function of the silicon dioxide layer in surface passivation?
Why is silicon dioxide suitable for barrier-layer formation in semiconductor devices?
Why is silicon dioxide suitable for barrier-layer formation in semiconductor devices?
Which property of silicon dioxide makes it effective in safeguarding surfaces during fabrication processes?
Which property of silicon dioxide makes it effective in safeguarding surfaces during fabrication processes?
What is the purpose of doping in silicon wafers?
What is the purpose of doping in silicon wafers?
What is the purpose of surface dielectrics in semiconductor devices?
What is the purpose of surface dielectrics in semiconductor devices?
In a semiconductor device, what role does the device dielectric play?
In a semiconductor device, what role does the device dielectric play?
Why is precise temperature control crucial in oxidation furnaces used in semiconductor manufacturing?
Why is precise temperature control crucial in oxidation furnaces used in semiconductor manufacturing?
What is one basic function of a wafer scrubber/cleaner in semiconductor manufacturing?
What is one basic function of a wafer scrubber/cleaner in semiconductor manufacturing?
Which type of furnace is known for its capability to introduce oxygen or water molecule oxidants?
Which type of furnace is known for its capability to introduce oxygen or water molecule oxidants?
What is the main reason for using silicon dioxide layers in semiconductor devices?
What is the main reason for using silicon dioxide layers in semiconductor devices?
What is the main purpose of the oxidation stage in semiconductor device manufacturing?
What is the main purpose of the oxidation stage in semiconductor device manufacturing?
What is the industry standard method for cleaning wafer surfaces?
What is the industry standard method for cleaning wafer surfaces?
How are oxidized wafers inspected in the semiconductor manufacturing process?
How are oxidized wafers inspected in the semiconductor manufacturing process?
What happens to wafers with defects detected during inspection?
What happens to wafers with defects detected during inspection?
What is the effect of inspection failure on oxidized wafers?
What is the effect of inspection failure on oxidized wafers?
How are wafers that need to be oxidized prepared before entering the oxidation furnace?
How are wafers that need to be oxidized prepared before entering the oxidation furnace?
