One of the largest challenges faced in the semiconductor manufacturing industry is the surface contamination of silicon wafers. Most commonly, silicon wafers become contaminated simply from exposure to the air,…

Pyroelectricity is the movement of positive and negative charges to opposite ends of a crystal’s polar axis when heated or cooled, changing the polarization and generating a temporary voltage. The…

Electronic devices are highly susceptible to damage from environmental contaminants, such as extreme temperatures, moisture and vibration. Without any form of protection, the chances of electronic devices performing at optimal…

Semiconductor silicon, which includes optically clear encapsulants and thermally conductive encapsulants and adhesives, is regularly used by businesses not only in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, but in a wide variety…

Each year, the semiconductor manufacturing industry experiences rapid technological advancements. The components of various systems and devices become smaller and smaller while simultaneously increasing their functionality. While these advancements improve…