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Detecting 'hidden defects' that degrade semiconductor performance with 1,000X higher sensitivity

Semiconductors are used in devices such as memory chips and solar cells, and within them may exist invisible defects that ...
AlphaGalileo

KAIST detects ‘hidden defects’ that degrade semiconductor performance with 1,000× higher sensitivity

Semiconductors are used in devices such as memory chips and solar cells, and within them may exist invisible defects that ...
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Cutting-edge imaging and faster algorithms for finding minuscule defects in semiconductor chips

A defect in a semiconductor chip may be smaller than a human hair but can create big problems in your everyday life, from crippling your car's steering to making your laptop more susceptible to ...
AZoNano

Data Analytics in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Chain

The semiconductor industry is experiencing significant growth, and its proliferation has placed more urgency on the need to completely eliminate defects from the manufacturing chain. Currently, ...
pv magazine International

New research sheds light on passivation-related defects in heterojunction solar cells

Korean researchers revealed that efficiency losses in heterojunction solar cells arise from two coexisting defect types – dangling bonds and weak silicon-silicon bonds. Their findings explain how ...
The Nation Newspaper

The Intersection of Lean Six Sigma and Semiconductor Innovation: Tackling Dry-Etch Challenges for Next-Generation Devices — Ibukun Afolabi

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, ...