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setup wafers, production

First wafers after recipe change.

sheet resistance mapping, metrology

Measure resistance uniformity across wafer.

short flow test structures, metrology

Tests using partial process.

shrink small outline package, ssop, packaging

Reduced pitch SOP.

signal-to-noise ratio, snr, metrology

Ratio of signal to noise.

signature analysis, metrology

Identify characteristic failure patterns.

silicon interposer, advanced packaging

Silicon substrate connecting multiple dies.

silicon-on-insulator (soi) wafer,substrate

Silicon layer on insulator.

silver-filled epoxy, packaging

Conductive die attach.

sims (secondary ion mass spectrometry),sims,secondary ion mass spectrometry,metrology

Depth profile of elemental composition by sputtering and analyzing ions.

single in-line package, sip, packaging

One row of pins.

single-wafer tool,production

Process one wafer at a time for tight control.

single-wafer wet processing,clean tech

Clean rinse and dry one wafer at a time for tighter control.

site flatness, metrology

Flatness within small measurement site.

small angle x-ray scattering (saxs),small angle x-ray scattering,saxs,metrology

Characterize nanostructures.

small outline integrated circuit, soic, packaging

Standard SOP variant.

small outline package, sop, packaging

Surface mount with gull-wing leads.

smo (source-mask optimization),smo,source-mask optimization,lithography

Co-optimize illumination source and mask pattern.

soft bake,lithography

Bake resist after coating to remove solvent.

solder bump formation, packaging

Create solder bumps on die.

solder bump,advanced packaging

Small solder ball on die pad for flip-chip bonding.

solder die attach, packaging

Use solder for attachment.

solder reflow, packaging

Melt solder to form connection.

spatial signature,metrology

Pattern of failures on wafer.

spectroscopic ellipsometry mapping, metrology

Map optical properties across wafer.

spectroscopic ellipsometry,metrology

Measure over range of wavelengths for multi-layer analysis.

spectroscopic scatterometry, metrology

Measure CD from wavelength-dependent scattering.

split-cv,metrology

Capacitance-voltage measurement for interface states.

spreading resistance profiling, srp, metrology

Measure resistivity vs depth.

sraf (sub-resolution assist features),sraf,sub-resolution assist features,lithography

Tiny features on mask to improve main pattern.

stability, metrology

Consistency over time.

stability,metrology

Consistency of measurements over time.

staining (defect),staining,defect,metrology

Chemical treatment to enhance defects.

standoff height, packaging

Gap between package and board.

static sims, metrology

Surface analysis with minimal damage.

stem, stem, metrology

TEM with scanning beam.

stepper,lithography

Lithography tool that steps and repeats the reticle pattern across the wafer.

stitch bond, packaging

Second connection point.

stochastic defects,lithography

Random failures due to resist chemistry.

stochastic effects in lithography,lithography

Random variations from photon shot noise and resist.

stokes and anti-stokes, metrology

Energy loss/gain in Raman scattering.

straight leads, packaging

Vertical leads.

stress-strain calibration, metrology

Relate Raman shift to stress.

stylus profilometer,metrology

Mechanical surface roughness measurement.

supply chain for chiplets, business

Ecosystem for chiplet-based design.

surface energy measurement, metrology

Characterize surface properties.

surface mount technology, smt, packaging

Mount on PCB surface.

surface photovoltage spectroscopy, sps, metrology

Measure band bending and carrier diffusion.

surface photovoltage, spv, metrology

Measure minority carrier diffusion length.

surface preparation for bonding, advanced packaging

Clean and activate surfaces before bonding.