In the demanding world of semiconductor manufacturing, the purity of the silicon wafer substrate is non-negotiable. Even microscopic contaminants—be they particulate, organic, ionic, or metallic—can catastrophically disrupt the intricate patterning of integrated circuits...
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2026-02-09
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2025-08-10Silicon wafers are the foundation of modern electronics, serving as the base for integrated circuits (ICs), solar cells, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). However, even microscopic contaminants—dust, organic residues, or metallic impurities—can ruin a wafer's performance. Thus, cleaning silicon wafers is a critical step in semiconductor manufacturing.