An Overview of Silicon Wafers: How Are They Polished?
Experts estimate that the global market for silicon wafers will reach $16.01 billion by 2028. This goes to show just how important these components are to the global economy. They are primarily used... Published on June 21, 2023.
Chemical Mechanical Planarization: Everything You Need to Know
Demand for Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) slurries is insanely high. Experts expect that the CMP market share for this substance will reach $2.7 billion by 2030.
But what is a CMP slurry? And what... Published on June 21, 2023.
How Semiconductor Manufacturing Has Revolutionized Electronics
Did you know that there are more than 6.5 billion smartphones on Earth today? That's enough for over 80% of the world's population to have a smartphone!
More and more high-powered electronics are produced each year. Semiconductor... Published on June 21, 2023.
How Small or Big Can Transistors Get?
Perhaps you've heard of something called Moore's Law. It's a bold prediction. It says the number of transistors on a chip will double every two years. The result? Faster and smarter technology.
This article will... Published on June 21, 2023.
Short-Loop Wafers: Definition, Processing & Buying Guide
The semiconductor industry is always on the cutting edge, breaking new ground and revealing exciting innovations. And that's undoubtedly the case with short-loop wafers.
This article will introduce you to this wafer type. We'll... Published on June 21, 2023.
The Latest Trends in Semiconductor Device Testing
Did you know that the word "semiconducting" was coined all the way back in 1782? Despite this, the first semiconductor device wasn't invented until 1901.
If you fast forward to today, sophisticated semiconductors are still... Published on June 21, 2023.
What Are the Main Causes of Silicon Wafer Breakage?
Did you know that the Swedish scientist Jöns Jacob Berzelius first discovered silicon all the way back in 1824?
Since then, the element has been an important factor in modern technology. This is especially true of silicon... Published on June 21, 2023.
What Is Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP)?
Chemical mechanical planarization is so complicated that it baffles even engineers and researchers.
In all fairness, the same is true of most components in modern electronics. So in this article, we break down a tiny... Published on June 21, 2023.