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What are the benefits of semiconductor chip?
Unlike vacuum tubes, semiconductors are shock-proof. Moreover, they are smaller in size and occupy less space and consume less power. Compared to vacuum tubes, semiconductors are extremely sensitive to temperature and radiation. Semiconductors are cheaper than vacuum diodes and have an unlimited shelf life.
What process is used in semiconductor industry to fabricate IC?
planar process
What process is used in semiconductor industry to fabricate Integrated Circuits? Explanation: The planar process (Silicon planar technology) in semiconductor industry built individual components. It is the primary process by which Integrated Circuits are built.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of semiconductor over other devices?
Semiconductor devices have no filaments hence there is no power needed to heat them to cause the emission of the electrons. As we know the semiconductor device does not produce any humming noise. Semiconductor devices have shockproof. The semiconductor device is cheaper as compared to vacuum tubes.
Which semiconductor is most widely used for fabrication of IC?
Silicon dioxide layers are used as high-quality insulators or masks for ion implantation. The ability of silicon to form high quality silicon dioxide is an important reason, why silicon is still the dominating material in IC fabrication.
What is the difference between a chip and a semiconductor?
Chip is a general term for semiconductor component products, and is the carrier of integrated circuits, which is divided into wafers. The integrated circuit includes a semiconductor chip and peripheral related circuits. A semiconductor is a substance between a good conductor and a non-good conductor (or insulator).
Why are chips formed during machining?
As the cutting tool engages the workpiece, the material ahead of tool is sheared and deformed under tremendous pressure. The deformed material then seeks to relieve its stressed conditon by fracturing and flowing above the tool in the form of chip and hence the chips are formed.