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 ...

TSMC makes the most advanced semiconductors in the world. They are the tiny electronic “brains” that power most modern ...

1. What is a semiconductor? Generally speaking, the term semiconductor refers to a material – like silicon – that can conduct electricity much better than an insulator such as glass, but not as well ...

During lapping, a spinning abrasive surface is used to thin wafers from the backside. As the process progresses, precise feedback is required to monitor the amount of material removed and determine ...

Electronic devices have become an indispensable part of our lives in our technology-driven world. These devices owe their existence to a crucial component known as the semiconductor wafer. In this ...

A new method enables 2D-material semiconductor transistors to be directly integrated onto a fully fabricated 8-inch silicon wafer, which could enable a new generation of transistor technology, denser ...

Forward-looking: As manufacturers search for ways to extend the life of Moore's Law, building transistors only a few atoms thick – called 2D Materials – could be a path forward. Researchers are trying ...

Axcelis Technologies stands to benefit from the semiconductor industry's demand for advanced ion implantation, driven by smaller node geometries and new device architectures. Despite recent cyclical ...

Semiconductors have revolutionized the electronics sector and become a vital component in modern technology. From computers and smartphones to pacemakers and military communications systems, ...

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LA Semiconductor LLC ("LA Semiconductor" or "the Company"), a US-owned, fully operational pure-play semiconductor foundry for analog, digital and mixed ...