Optimizing the KOH Etching Process for Superior Results
Achieving precise and repeatable results in KOH etching is essential for success in advanced research and high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Whether developing next-generation materials in a lab or improving production efficiency, challenges such as controlling etch rates and preventing contamination significantly affect outcomes. KOH etching, a fundamental anisotropic process, selectively removes silicon along crystallographic planes to […]
Modutek’s In-House Expertise Provides Superior Wet Processing
For over 40 years, Modutek has set the standard in wet processing solutions, empowering semiconductor manufacturers, tech innovators, and researchers with precision-engineered equipment for unmatched performance. Our in-house engineering team creates systems that meet exact semiconductor production requirements. This integrated approach removes quality variables common with outsourced manufacturing, delivering equipment built to precise specifications. Direct […]
The Benefits of Ozone Cleaning Over Piranha Processing for Wafers
Summary: Ozone Cleaning offers semiconductor manufacturers a safer, more cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional Piranha processing by reducing hazardous chemicals, improving safety, and enhancing cleaning efficiency. In semiconductor manufacturing, achieving optimal wafer cleaning is critical for high-yield production. While Piranha processing has long been the standard for removing organic residues, its high costs, […]
Wet Etching Innovations for Advanced MEMS Fabrication
Summary: This article explores wet etching innovations in advanced MEMS fabrication, highlighting the critical role of wafer fabrication equipment and Modutek’s solutions in addressing key challenges in optimizing processes, precision, and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing. In the continuously evolving world of semiconductor technology, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) have emerged as a game-changing innovation. These miniature marvels, […]
Optimizing Wet Bench Layouts for Maximum Efficiency
Summary: This article explores the critical importance of optimizing wet bench layouts in semiconductor manufacturing, offering insights into design principles, innovative solutions, and practical strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance in wafer processing facilities. In the semiconductor manufacturing industry, efficiency is a crucial driver of success. Wet benches, essential components in wafer processing, play […]
Customizing Wafer Processing Equipment for R&D Environments
Research and development (R&D) in the semiconductor industry requires precision and accuracy and the adaptability that customized equipment provides. When seeking to innovate or refine existing semiconductor technologies, R&D professionals often encounter unique challenges that cannot adequately be addressed with off-the-shelf equipment. This is where supporting unique wafer processing applications with customized equipment becomes indispensable. […]
How Teflon Tanks Improve the KOH Etching Process
Etching silicon wafers with potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a popular process for semiconductor manufacturing because it is relatively safe compared to other etching methods and because it features good control of the etch rate. When carried out in Teflon tanks, contamination is reduced and the etch rate can be controlled. A key factor for successful […]
How to Select a Supplier from Your List of Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers
When choosing a supplier from a list of semiconductor equipment manufacturers you have to look at a wide variety of factors. Key points to evaluate include the following: Customization capabilities to meet customer requirements Equipment reliability Company experience and expertise Warranties Service and customer support Only after you have determined which manufacturers can actually supply […]