question
stringclasses 10
values | answer
stringclasses 10
values |
|---|---|
What is a semiconductor? | A semiconductor is a material that has electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator, typically silicon or germanium, and is used in electronic devices. |
What is the purpose of doping in semiconductors? | Doping introduces impurities into a semiconductor to modify its electrical properties, enabling the creation of p-type or n-type materials. |
What is the difference between a p-type and n-type semiconductor? | A p-type semiconductor has an abundance of holes (positive charge carriers), while an n-type semiconductor has an abundance of electrons (negative charge carriers). |
What is a cleanroom, and why is it important in semiconductor manufacturing? | A cleanroom is a controlled environment with low levels of pollutants like dust and airborne particles. It is essential for semiconductor manufacturing to prevent contamination during production. |
What is a wafer in semiconductor manufacturing? | A wafer is a thin slice of semiconductor material, such as silicon, used as a substrate to build integrated circuits. |
What is photolithography? | Photolithography is a process used in semiconductor manufacturing to transfer patterns onto a wafer using light and photosensitive materials. |
What is Moore's Law? | Moore's Law is the observation that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, leading to exponential growth in computing power. |
What is Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)? | CVD is a process used to deposit thin films onto a substrate by reacting gaseous precursors in a controlled environment. |
What is the role of etching in semiconductor manufacturing? | Etching is a process used to remove layers from a wafer's surface to create specific patterns or structures as part of chip fabrication. |
What challenges does scaling down transistor sizes pose? | Scaling down transistor sizes leads to challenges like increased heat generation, quantum effects, and difficulties in maintaining reliable performance. |
README.md exists but content is empty.
- Downloads last month
- 88