Understanding Microchip Manufacturing

What is the primary material used in the production of microchips?

• Copper

• Graphene

• Silicon

• Plastic

Why is silicon considered ideal for microchip manufacturing?

• Semi-conductive properties

• High conductivity

• Insulating properties

• Flexibility

What is the purpose of slicing the silicon bull into wafers?

• To create smaller chips

• To test purity

• To increase surface area

• To facilitate the lithography process

What could potentially ruin a batch of silicon wafers during production?

• Water exposure

• Dust particles

• High temperature

• Exposure to light

What is the role of lithography in microchip production?

• To imprint circuit patterns

• To slice the wafers

• To test the chips

• To clean the wafers

How are the electrical properties of parts of a microchip altered?

• By compressing

• By doping

• By cooling

• By cutting

What is the function of capacitors in microchips?

• Connect components

• Amplify signals

• Block electrical current

• Store electrical charge

What does Moore's Law predict about the future of microchips?

• Reduction in power

• Decrease in size

• Increase in cost

• Doubling of transistors

What recent achievement has been made in transistor size?

• Reduced to 10 nm

• Increased to 10 cm

• Reduced to 8 nm

• Increased to 8 inches

How do advancements in microchip technology impact consumer electronics?

• Decrease battery life

• Increase production costs

• Increase processing power

• Reduce functionality