The majority of metal traces used to produce electrical connections in semiconductor devices begin life as blanket metal films that are later patterned and etched to create conductive connections ...

As semiconductor devices scale for AI computing, advanced packaging and high density interconnects, manufacturers face growing challenges in measuring ultra ...

In recent years, power semiconductor applications have expanded from industrial and consumer electronics to renewable energy and electric vehicles. Looking to the future, the most promising power ...

The Kelvin technique is very accurate for certain geometries such as wires. A similar method, but different formulas are used for measuring bulk and sheet resistivities of uniform samples. In these ...

ONYX 3200 metrology equipment enables the complete metal inspection for all processes -- from chip wiring to advanced ...

The road to the future is not always a smooth, trouble-free drive. Along the way, there may be unforeseen detours, potholes and accidents, each one capable of setting progress back. But for those ...

Biologically active films are crucial in the field of medical devices and sensors, where precision, reliability, and compatibility are essential. Films are usually comprised of biomaterials or ...

A PAPER by B. M. Thornton and Prof. W. M. Thornton, upon which written discussions are to be sent to the secretary of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers before January 31, 1939, gives a method of ...

Thin films are two-dimensional (2D) material layers deposited on a bulk substrate, possessing a thickness of a few nanometers to impart properties that cannot be realized by base materials. The unique ...

Although there are indirect methods for determining the through-thickness tensile strength of a solid laminate (see “Learn More,” at right), direct loading can be achieved even if the laminate is thin ...