The Causes of Defects in Semiconductor Devices Sealed in Plastic,

Abstract

The defects in semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors or integrated circuits may be caused by a number of factors. Basic defects occur most often under the influence of such factors as impurities, various mechanical affects, or humidity, and are generated primarily in the course of production. The effect of impurities in reducing the reliability of integrated circuits is discussed. Impurities may be introduced at any stage of production from air, water, chemicals etc. They may be particulate (hair, fibers, metal filings, dust, etc), organic (oils and other organic matter), and ionic impurities. They always lower the efficiency of production. (Author, modified-PL).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 28, 1980
Accession Number
ADA094209

Entities

People

  • Janusz Nowacki
  • Katarzyna Szyszej

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Circuits
  • Corrosion
  • Electrolytes
  • Elements
  • Environment
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Foreign Technology
  • High Temperature
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Production
  • Resins
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics