Semiconductor quality

Semiconductor quality

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failure analysis

Semiconductors; Semiconductor quality

A post-mortem examination of failed devices for the purpose of verifying the reported failure and identifying the mode or mechanism of failure. Failure analysis techniques may range from simple ...

failure rate

Semiconductors; Semiconductor quality

The calculated rate at which device failures will occur within a total device population (normally expressed in terms of percent per thousand hours or devices per 106 unit hours).

fault isolation diagnostics (FID)

Semiconductors; Semiconductor quality

A feature (normally associated with built-in test) that allows identification of a malfunctioning subcircuit or circuits within a complex device.

feature size

Semiconductors; Semiconductor quality

The smallest controllable dimension on the surface of a die, usually determined by minimum line width.

filament short

Semiconductors; Semiconductor quality

The growth of a filament between two conductive areas as the result of high thermal or voltage stress, shorting the two areas together.

flat package

Semiconductors; Semiconductor quality

A thin package with ribbon leads coming out opposite sides of the package. (See also bottom-brazed flat.)

flying lead

Semiconductors; Semiconductor quality

On a flat pack device, a lead which exits from the end rather than the side of the package, then makes a right-angle turn to parallel the other leads.