Category Archives: Semiconductor

Semiconductor Metrology Series – 3 Residual Gas Analyzers (RGAs) and leak detectors are indispensable tools in semiconductor manufacturing, where vacuum integrity and contamination control are essential for high-yield, high-performance device fabrication.  Key Applications RGAs monitor the composition and concentration of residual gases within vacuum chambers. These analyzers are critical for detecting trace contaminants, monitoring outgassing, …

Sputtering is a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process used to deposit thin films of material onto a substrate. The process involves bombarding target material with energetic particles, typically ions of an inert gas like argon, which causes ejection of atoms from the target.  These atoms land on the substrate and create the film.  Discovery:  Sputtering …

Principle Applications of Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect (MOKE) Measurements  The Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect (MOKE) is a powerful technique used to study the magnetic properties of materials. In semiconductor manufacturing, MOKE measurements are particularly useful for analyzing thin magnetic films, magnetic domains, and other magnetic structures at the nanoscale. These measurements are essential for the development and …

Discover the Future of Manufacturing Technology at the 2025 Manufacturing Technology Conference! Join Dexter Magnetic Technologies at the Manufacturing Technology Conference in Veldhoven, Netherlands, from April 17–19, 2025, at the NH Conference Centre Koningshof, Locht 117, 5504 RM Veldhoven. This is your chance to explore cutting-edge advancements in manufacturing technology, with industry leaders, innovators, and …

How Does Magnetic Technology Enhance Turbomolecular Pumps for Semiconductors? Turbomolecular pumps (TMPs) are vital components in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, maintaining ultra-high vacuum conditions necessary for many critical processes. By accelerating gas molecules through a series of fast-spinning rotors and fixed stators, these pumps are able to achieve and sustain vacuum levels required for photolithography, etching, …

Semiconductor Metrology Series – 2 Cold cathode gauges, also known as Penning gauges, are used to measure vacuum pressure in a variety of applications, including semiconductor manufacturing. These gauges are necessary to maintain the vacuum conditions required in processes such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), and etching in semiconductor metrology. Accurate …

Many scientific and industrial applications require accurate and efficient focusing and deflection of ion and electron beams. Magnetic technology is essential for controlling these charged particle beams. In this article, we explore magnetic beam control, its applications in a wide range of industries, and emerging technologies. Essentially, magnetic beam control is based on Lorentz force, …

The Role of Magnetic Insertion Devices in Research, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and the Medical Industry Magnetic insertion devices, such as undulators and wigglers, play a critical role in generating high-energy X-ray and ultraviolet radiation in facilities like synchrotrons and X-ray free electron lasers (XFELs). These devices are integral to cutting-edge research, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical diagnostics, …

Plasma generation and control are crucial in various semiconductor manufacturing processes. Magnetic technology plays an essential role in manipulating plasmas, enabling precise control over the processes that are fundamental to modern electronics. This article explores the physics and electromagnetic theory behind plasma control, the principal applications of plasmas across different industries, and the critical considerations …

Semiconductor Metrology Series – 1 Advanced Magnetic Technology in SEMs: Enhancing Semiconductor Metrology As semiconductor devices continue to shrink and grow more complex, the demand for cutting-edge metrology tools has never been greater. Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs), which play a vital role in modern semiconductor processes, rely on magnetic technology to deliver high-resolution imaging and …