Understanding Sheath Behavior Key to Plasma Etch

Understanding Sheath Behavior Key to Plasma Etch
by Scott Kruger on 08-11-2022 at 10:00 am

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Readers of SemiWiki will be well aware of the challenges the industry has faced in photolithography in moving to new nodes, which drove the development of new EUV light sources as well as new masking techniques.  Plasma etching is another key step in chip manufacturing that has also seen new challenges in the development of new sub-10nm… Read More


Resolution Enhancement Technology – the key to Moore’s Law

Resolution Enhancement Technology – the key to Moore’s Law
by Tom Dillinger on 09-06-2015 at 10:00 am

The ability to extend photolithography utilizing 193i light sources to current process nodes is truly the key technical achievement that has enabled Moore’s Law to continue. The interplay between the exposure equipment, the materials – especially, resists and related coatings – and the fundamental principles… Read More