Understanding Semiconductors: Modern Metrology from Lab to Fab

Ever wondered how atom probe tomography advances our understanding of semiconductors and improves device performance?In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of semiconductors as we explore the fascinating realm of atom probe tomography. Our guest expert, David Larson, sheds light on the intricacies of this powerful materials characterization technique. From minimizing damage and improving yield to overcoming challenges in data reconstruction, David shares insights on the latest advancements and future possibilities in the field. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of semiconductors and atom probe technology's role in their analysis.Join us as we discuss the following:The use of a Focused Ion Beam (FIB) at liquid nitrogen temperature to minimize damage and improve yieldChallenges of yield and spatial distortion in atom probe technologyHow different laser wavelengths can enhance reconstruction and yield in heterogeneous structuresHow modeling and in situ measurements play a crucial role in predicting the field of operationThe limitations, growth, and future improvements of atom probe technology, including its application in analyzing real devicesContact Markus Kuhn on LinkedIn for any potential guest requests or episode ideas.To ensure you never miss an episode of the Understanding Semiconductor podcast, subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or our website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Understanding Semiconductors in your favorite podcast player.

This mini-episode is taken from episode 2, How the Semiconductor Industry can Regain the Hearts and Minds of Innovators; in that episode, Markus spoke with Todd Younkin, the President, and CEO at Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC).They discuss the concept of the "valley of death," where innovative ideas get stuck in the middle between research and industry. They also touch on the need for a more continuous and fluid pipeline between basic research, applied research, and early development to create a technology advantage for the US and other like-minded nations. This episode provides a fascinating insight into the world of semiconductors and the vital role played by organizations such as SRC in driving innovation forward.To ensure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Understanding Semiconductors in your favorite podcast player. Reach out to Markus for any potential guest requests or episode ideas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-kuhn-4b502110/ For the latest in new Metrology Techniques and Solutions check out https://rsmd.rigaku.com/ To make sure you never miss an episode of Understanding Semiconductors, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Understanding Semiconductors in your favorite podcast player.

Here is part two of Markus’ conversation with Suman Datta. This episode is a thorough examination of his current research and how metrology envisions the Path Beyond CMOS:What’s going to change in the transistor structure in the future?The importance of power deliveryHow to utilize the front and backside for vertical scaling?Using a representative stack and metrology and correlating it to real-world performanceWhat’s the penalty from the bonding approach?The importance of reliability is a function of not only the material, but also the use case Suman is the Joseph M Pettit Chair of Advanced Computing and Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), an Eminent Scholar, and a Professor in the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. His research group focuses on semiconductor devices that enable new computing models such as in-memory computing, brain-inspired computing, cryogenic computing, resilient computing, etc. (source)Reach out to Markus for any potential guest requests or episode ideas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-kuhn-4b502110/For the latest in new Metrology Techniques and Solutions check out https://rsmd.rigaku.com/To make sure you never miss an episode of Understanding Semiconductors, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Understanding Semiconductors in your favorite podcast player.

In this episode of Understanding Semiconductors, Markus speaks with Dr. Yihing Lin. Dr. Lin is the Vice President of the Analytical Service Group within Covalent Metrology. Covalent Metrology is a leading supplier of cutting edge analytical services and enterprise metrology solutions for diverse companies doing advanced material innovations.This episode covers:Dr. Lin’s Career Journey - Intel, TSMC, etcWhere Dr. Lin believes Metrology is heading and blending that into what role metrology currently plays in semiconductor development and manufacturingHow does big data play into the standards in the Semiconductor Industry?The current and future of Metrology Reach out to Markus for any potential guest requests or episode ideas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-kuhn-4b502110/For the latest in new Metrology Techniques and Solutions check out https://rsmd.rigaku.com/To make sure you never miss an episode of Understanding Semiconductors, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Understanding Semiconductors in your favorite podcast player.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a physical sciences laboratory and non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce. NIST's activities are organized into laboratory programs that include nanoscale science and technology, engineering, information technology, neutron research, material measurement, and physical measurement.In today’s episode Markus speaks with Alex Liddle, Scientific Director at NIST.They discuss:Alex’s Career Journey to NISTDimensional MetrologyThe Measurement of a Test Structure vs. the Actual Structure and CoverageThe trend to measure everything you can across the waferKey Trends Alex noticed at this years Frontiers conferenceStochastic Failures, Lithography and Reliability Reach out to Markus for any potential guest requests or episode ideas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-kuhn-4b502110/For the latest in new Metrology Techniques and Solutions check out https://rsmd.rigaku.com/To make sure you never miss an episode of Understanding Semiconductors, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Understanding Semiconductors in your favorite podcast player.

In Today’s episode, Markus speaks with Alain Diebold, Ph.D. Dr. Diebold is the Empire Innovation Professor Emeritus of Nanoscale Science at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Albany New YorkIn This Episode, they speak about:Was there a distinction between lab and fab in early incarnations of Metrology?Success Stories from Alain’s Relationship with SEMATECHHow to address the “Valley of Death” between a well-nurtured academic idea and an actual productWhat is an effective way to approach future metrology challenges?The Purpose and “why” behind the 2022 Frontiers of Characterization and Metrology for Nanoelectronics Conference. (FCMN)Alain’s main Takeaways from the most recent conference To make sure you never miss an episode of The High EQ Market podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Understanding Semiconductors in your favorite podcast player.

Understanding Semiconductors: Modern Metrology from Lab to Fab, is a podcast for engineering leaders in characterization, metrology, process, and analytics, looking for discussion around semiconductor metrology challenges. Each episode will feature a conversation with technology experts about problems facing the semiconductor metrology industry.In this episode, we introduce the host of this show, Markus Kuhn talks aboutHow he became involved in Semiconductor Technology DevelopmentHis motivations behind launching this podcastWhy the topic of Metrology is so important for the Semiconductor IndustryHow is Metrology is currently being utilized in the Semiconductor Industry and how it can be improved Is the future of Metrology revolutionary or evolutionary? Reach out to Markus with potential guest requests or episode ideas on LinkedIn Markus Kuhn - Senior Director of Semiconductor Metrology and Fellow - Rigaku | LinkedIn For the latest in new Metrology Techniques and Solutions, visit Rigaku Semiconductor Metrology Division To make sure you never miss an episode of Understanding Semiconductors, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Understanding Semiconductors in your favorite podcast player.