Semiconductor Lithography and EUV Technology Quiz

What is the approximate weight of the semiconductor machine described in the introduction?

• 150,000 kilograms

• 100,000 kilograms

• 180,000 kilograms

• 200,000 kilograms

What is the primary function of an integrated circuit or chip?

• To generate electricity

• To send information back and forth

• To launch rockets

• To store energy

What is Moore's Law primarily concerned with?

• Improving battery life

• Reducing the cost of manufacturing

• Doubling the density of transistors every two years

• Increasing the size of chips

What is the main advantage of using shorter wavelengths in photolithography?

• It increases the size of the chip

• It improves the color of the chip

• It allows more transistors to fit on a chip

• It reduces the cost of production

What is the wavelength of light used in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV)?

• 193 nanometers

• 365 nanometers

• 13.5 nanometers

• 248 nanometers

Which company is highlighted as a key player in the development of EUV technology?

• Intel

• ASML

• TSMC

• Samsung

What is the main challenge in using EUV technology for chip manufacturing?

• Increasing the speed of production

• Finding suitable materials

• Generating sufficient power from the light source

• Reducing the size of the machines

What is the role of the collector mirror in the EUV machine?

• To focus the laser beam

• To collect and direct EUV light into the scanner

• To increase the speed of the wafer stage

• To cool down the machine

What is the purpose of the 'bunny suits' in clean rooms?

• To keep the room warm

• To improve worker comfort

• To protect workers from chemicals

• To prevent contamination of tools and wafers

What is the significance of the EUV scanner in the context of technological advancement?

• It is the largest machine ever built

• It is the fastest machine in the world

• It is the cheapest tool for chip manufacturing

• It is the most technically advanced tool ever made