Korean researchers have developed a new analysis method capable of detecting “hidden defects” in semiconductors with a ...

Pipeline defect analysis and assessment remains a critical area of research, given its direct impact on the safety and reliability of energy transportation infrastructures. Mechanical defects such as ...

Optical 3D metrology enables fast, non-contact surface roughness measurement of defects and roughness for precise ...

A novel fabrication approach developed by collaborating scientists at some of the top universities in the UK now allows for the insertion and real-time monitoring of quantum defects in diamonds. This ...

As semiconductor applications in automotive, data center, and high-performance computing grow increasingly mission-critical, the industry faces mounting pressure to achieve near-perfect manufacturing ...

According to news reports, Samsung and TSMC are expected to enter 5nm process mass production in 2020. The competition in 5nm wafer yield and market share will be very intense. A brand new wafer ...

Applied Materials has launched the SEMVision™ H20, a new defect review system designed to enhance the analysis of nanoscale defects in advanced semiconductor chips. This system utilizes cutting-edge ...

A probabilistic approach can evaluate the reliability of hydrocarbon pipelines suffering active corrosion defects, taking into account the effect of the correlation between the input variables. A ...

Almost without exception, as soon as a new security vulnerability is reported, people ask us, “Could a static analysis tool have found that bug?” Yesterday was no different when Poodle was announced.

High-bandwidth memory stands at the forefront of multiple technology developments as a critical enabler of AI, but it is one of the most difficult modules to manufacture. Leading HBM device makers and ...