Antique Framed Print : Quality control of integrated circuit wafers
Framed Photos from Science Photo Library
Quality control of integrated circuit wafers
Quality control stage in the fabrication of silicon-based integrated circuit wafers, showing a close-up of a probe which automatically test the circuitry of each chip on the wafer. Any chips that are found to be faulty are marked with ink contained in the two pens visible in centre. After probing, a wafer is baked to harden the ink; defective chips may then be identified and discarded when the wafer is sawn into individual integrated circuits, ready for the attachment of connector wires and final packaging (encapsulation)
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Media ID 6429363
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Chip Manufacture Electronic Electronics Integrated Circuit Micro Chip Probing Quality Control Semiconductor Industry Silicon Chips
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library showcases the meticulous process of quality control in the fabrication of silicon-based integrated circuit wafers. The image zooms in on a crucial stage, where a probe automatically tests the intricate circuitry of each chip on the wafer. With utmost precision, this advanced technology ensures that every chip meets stringent standards before progressing further. Intriguingly, any chips found to be faulty are marked with ink using two pens positioned at the center of the frame. This ingenious technique allows for easy identification and subsequent removal during later stages. To solidify these markings, the entire wafer is then baked to harden the ink effectively. The significance of this quality control stage becomes evident when we consider how these wafers are eventually transformed into individual integrated circuits. Once sawn into separate pieces, these circuits undergo final processing steps such as attaching connector wires and encapsulation for packaging. Within this mesmerizing snapshot lies an amalgamation of electronic marvels - microchips, semiconductor industry expertise, and cutting-edge electronics manufacturing techniques. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of perfection within technological advancements. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary moment in time that unveils both artistry and scientific rigor behind one of today's most critical industries – shaping our digital world through silicon chips.
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