Microchip Manufacturing Quiz

How many microchips are inside the smartphone mentioned in the video?

• 100

• 90

• 62

• 50

What is the size comparison used for the cleanroom in the semiconductor fabrication plant?

• 8 football fields

• 5 basketball courts

• 10 football fields

• 6 tennis courts

How many processes does a silicon wafer undergo during the 3-month manufacturing period?

• 500

• 1250

• 750

• 1000

What is the primary function of the cleanroom in the semiconductor fabrication plant?

• To test the final products

• To house the manufacturing equipment

• To maintain a dust-free environment

• To store raw materials

What is the purpose of the photolithography tool in microchip manufacturing?

• To create a nanoscopic pattern on the wafer

• To etch away unwanted material

• To clean the wafer

• To deposit metal layers

How many photomasks are used to create a single CPU chip?

• 80

• 70

• 60

• 50

What is the function of deposition tools in the semiconductor fabrication plant?

• To add material to the wafer

• To remove material from the wafer

• To inspect the wafer for defects

• To clean the wafer

What is the purpose of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) in microchip manufacturing?

• To inspect the wafer for defects

• To etch away unwanted material

• To deposit metal layers

• To grind and polish the wafer surface

What is the role of ion implanters in the semiconductor fabrication process?

• To deposit metal layers

• To etch away unwanted material

• To bombard regions with elements like phosphor or boron

• To clean the wafer

What is the primary purpose of metrology tools in the semiconductor fabrication plant?

• To deposit metal layers

• To clean the wafer

• To etch away unwanted material

• To inspect the wafer for defects