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The mainstream discrete semiconductor product production process refers to the process of manufacturing semiconductor devices, in which different materials are stacked together through a series of process steps to form devices with specific functions. These devices are usually used in electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, tablets, etc. In the semiconductor industry, discrete devices are independent devices. Unlike integrated circuits, they usually contain only one functional unit, such as diodes, transistors, etc.
1. Wafer growth: First, semiconductor wafers need to be prepared through wafer growth technology. This is usually achieved by depositing gaseous materials on the surface of the wafer at high temperature. This process can use a variety of methods, such as vapor phase epitaxy, molecular beam epitaxy, etc.
2. Doping: Next, the wafer needs to be doped to change its electrical properties. Doping is achieved by introducing dopants such as boron, phosphorus, etc. into the wafer. This can be achieved through techniques such as ion implantation, diffusion, etc.
3. Wafer processing: After doping, the wafer needs to be processed to form the structure of the device. This usually includes steps such as photolithography, etching, and deposition. Photolithography is to define the structure of the device through photoresist and photolithography machine, etching is to remove unnecessary materials through chemical solution, and deposition is to increase the thickness of the material through chemical vapor deposition or physical vapor deposition.
4. Metallization: Finally, the device needs to be metallized to connect the device to the external circuit. This usually includes steps such as metal deposition, photolithography, and etching. Metallization is achieved by depositing metal on the surface of the device to form electrodes and connecting lines.
The above are the main steps of the mainstream discrete semiconductor product production process. In actual production, many other process steps are involved, such as cleaning, testing, packaging, etc. These steps are all to ensure the quality and performance of the device.
The development of discrete semiconductor product production technology has made great progress. With the continuous advancement of technology, the production process has become more and more complex and sophisticated. New materials and process technologies continue to emerge, bringing new opportunities and challenges to the development of the semiconductor industry.
In general, the production process of mainstream discrete semiconductor products is a complex and sophisticated process that requires the synergy of multiple process steps. Only by continuous innovation and improvement can the market demand for high-performance and high-reliability semiconductor products be met. It is hoped that with the continuous development of technology, the production process of discrete semiconductor products will continue to improve and provide better support for the development of electronic devices.
