Electrical Characterization

12 Metrology, Inspection & Characterization

Definition

The measurement and analysis of a semiconductor material's or device's electrical response using techniques such as current-voltage, capacitance-voltage, pulsed, leakage and reliability measurements.

Application

Used to extract and monitor parameters such as threshold voltage, capacitance, leakage, carrier mobility, interface behavior and breakdown, supporting device development, process optimization, qualification and parametric control.

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Semiconductor electrical characterization; device electrical characterization

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