Flash lamp annealing (FLA) has emerged as an indispensable technique in semiconductor processing, offering rapid, controlled thermal treatments that are pivotal for enhancing material properties ...

Plasma etching is a cornerstone technique in semiconductor fabrication, enabling the precise removal of material layers through the use of ionised gases. This process is essential for fabricating ...

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Major processes in semiconductor wafer fabrication: 1) wafer preparation, 2) pattern transfer, 3) doping, 4) deposition, 5) etching, and 6) packaging. The process of creating semiconductors can be ...