Production of Semiconductors (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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How many transistors can a modern semiconductor chip contain?
How many transistors can a modern semiconductor chip contain?
Over 50 billion transistors
What raw material does silicon production start from?
What raw material does silicon production start from?
Ordinary sand
What is the current industry standard diameter for silicon wafers?
What is the current industry standard diameter for silicon wafers?
12 inches
What protective layer does wet oxidation create on the silicon wafer?
What protective layer does wet oxidation create on the silicon wafer?
Silicon dioxide
What material is used to create the photomask substrate?
What material is used to create the photomask substrate?
Ultra-pure quartz
What feature size can plasma etching achieve?
What feature size can plasma etching achieve?
Below 10 nanometres
Which three variants of CVD are mentioned in semiconductor production?
Which three variants of CVD are mentioned in semiconductor production?
Thermal, plasma-enhanced, optical
What is the primary function of dielectric layers in thin-film deposition?
What is the primary function of dielectric layers in thin-film deposition?
Electrically isolate components
What advantage does copper have over aluminium for interconnects?
What advantage does copper have over aluminium for interconnects?
Better electrical conductivity
What does EDS stand for in semiconductor quality control?
What does EDS stand for in semiconductor quality control?
Electrical Die Sorting
Which is NOT a function of semiconductor packaging?
Which is NOT a function of semiconductor packaging?
Circuit design
What tool is used to dice wafers into individual chip units?
What tool is used to dice wafers into individual chip units?
Diamond cutters
What advanced lithography technique is mentioned for future semiconductor development?
What advanced lithography technique is mentioned for future semiconductor development?
Extreme Ultraviolet lithography