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Spin coating is a well-known and widely used technique in semiconductor manufacturing, especially when it comes to applying photosensitive polymers like photoresist to semiconductor wafers. This method is integral to many steps in producing semiconductors.… Continue reading Spin-On Glass in Semiconductor Manufacturing: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions
As the semiconductor industry continues on its inexorable path to classic transistor “shrink,” as predicted by Gordon Moore in his “Moore’s Law,” it has collided with the reality that while process shrinks are possible, they… Continue reading Increasing Performance of High-Volume Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
Attention Fab Managers: Defeat the dreaded yield bust with “MY GOODNESS!™”, S-Cubed’s all new, AI powered subsystem that combines machine learning (ML) and intelligent sensing to save the day! Understanding Yield Bust and Its Effects… Continue reading Make Yield Bust a Thing of the Past with AI and Machine Learning
In order to improve throughput in semiconductor process tools, one must first consider the stepwise nature of the specific processes involved. Often the semiconductor wafer must be conveyed from process chamber to process chamber with… Continue reading Optimizing Semiconductor Wafer Handling and Robotics for Maximum Production Efficiency
Global Semiconductor Production in 2022 When you think of global semiconductor production in 2022, does the word “commodity” come to mind? How about the word “innovation?” OK, now try “risk?” In 2022 the word “shortages”… Continue reading The Outlook for the Semiconductor Industry
