This up-to-date reference on semiconductor manufacturing processes takes into consideration the rapid development of the industry's technology. It thoroughly describes the complicated and new IC chip fabrication processes in detail�with minimum mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Advanced technologies are covered along with older ones to provide an understanding of the development processes from a historic point of view. The coverage in this book will help users 1)learn more about their job-related knowledge, 2)improve troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and 3)raise their career development potentials. This coverage includes semiconductor basics; wafer manufacturing; thermal processes; photolithography; plasma basics; ion implantation; etch; CVD and dielectric thin film; metallization; CMP; process integration; and CMOS processes. For operators, technicians, engineers, and personnel of sales, marketing, administration and management who are working in the semiconductor industry and semiconductor related industries. s.