Defects in transistors, such as unwanted impurities and broken chemical bonds in the various layers of the semiconductor, can limit their performance and reliability. These defects are becoming harder ...

Applied Materials has launched the SEMVision™ H20, a new defect review system designed to enhance the analysis of nanoscale defects in advanced semiconductor chips. This system utilizes cutting-edge ...

Researchers have devised and tested a new, highly sensitive method of detecting and counting defects in transistors -- a matter of urgent concern to the semiconductor industry as it develops new ...

Researchers found a way to tune the spin density in diamond by applying an external laser or microwave beam. The finding could open new possibilities for advanced quantum devices. Electronic devices ...

The semiconductor industry thrives on precision and innovation, as every nanometer can make the difference between groundbreaking performance and obsolescence. In this hyper-competitive landscape, ...

In the race to develop the next generation of high-performance semiconductor devices, thermal management has emerged as a critical bottleneck. From AI accelerators in hyperscale data centers to RF ...

Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) is required during semiconductor processing of many memory and logic devices. CMP is used to create planar surfaces and achieve uniform layer thickness during ...