Integrated Circuit (IC) Chip Quiz

What functions does an integrated circuit (IC) chip perform?

• Cooking

• Cleaning

• Processing, communication, and control

• Painting

What is one of the purposes of the research mentioned in the document?

• To improve marketing strategies

• To estimate reliability and understand potential failure modes

• To enhance social media presence

• To develop new software applications

Which of the following is a technique of decapsulation?

• Laser ablation

• Thermal expansion

• Magnetic resonance

• Ultrasonic cleaning

Identify a decapsulation technique from the following options.

• Plasma etching

• Infrared scanning

• Electron microscopy

• Spectral analysis

What technology is used in laser decapsulation?

• Magnetic technology

• Chemical technology

• Laser technology

• Thermal technology

What is exposed during the process of laser decapsulation?

• The plastic casing

• The silicon die

• The metal pins

• The outer shell

What is the purpose of using plasma in the etching process?

• To cool down the substrate

• To etch intricate patterns onto materials

• To clean the substrate

• To heat the substrate

What is the purpose of introducing a gas into a chamber during plasma generation?

• To cool down the chamber

• To ionize the gas molecules

• To increase pressure

• To reduce humidity

What materials are mentioned as examples of encapsulant material?

• Metal and glass

• Plastic and epoxy

• Wood and rubber

• Ceramic and paper

What is the main goal of controlled material removal?

• To increase the size of the silicon die

• To selectively remove the encapsulant

• To change the color of the silicon die

• To add layers to the silicon die