Vlsi Technology Kec 053
Vlsi Technology Kec 053
B TECH
(SEM-V) THEORY EXAMINATION 2020-21
VLSI TECHNOLOGY
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20
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a. Explain the terms: SSI, LSI, MSI and VLSI. 2 1
b. Define the crystal structure of Silicon. 2 1
c. What are point defects? 2 1
d. What is meant by annealing? 2 2
e. Mention cardinal rules for hetero epitaxy. 2 2
f. State the purpose of oxidation. 2 3
g. Differentiate between positive and negative photoresist. 2 4
h. Why is aluminum preferred for metallization? 2 5
i. Mention various packaging types available for IC fabrication. 2 5
j. What do you mean by SOI? 2 3
SECTION B
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2. Attempt any three of the following: 0Q 3 x 10 = 30
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a. Describe CZ process in detail with neat diagram. Mention the importance of inert ambient 10 1
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c. Explain the process of e-beam lithography with the help of suitable diagram. Mention its 10 3
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advantages over optical lithography.
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d. State and derive diffusion equation in case of limited source. Also explain the diffusion 10 4
profile with the help of suitable graph.
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e. What are the different package types used for VLSI devices? What are different packaging 10 5
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design considerations?
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SECTION C
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a. Explain production process of Electronic Grade Silicon from silica with neat diagram. 10 1
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a. Explain molecular beam epitaxy. What are the advantages offered by it over vapor phase 10 2
epitaxy?
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b. Explain the chemistry and kinetics of growth using Deal& Grove’s Model. 10 2
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a. What is wet chemical etching? Explain how etching reaction take place by using HNA. 10 3
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b. Describe the process of optical lithography. Classify optical lithography based on placement 10 3
of wafer and mask.
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a. Explain the mechanism of diffusion. State and derive Fick’s first law of diffusion. Also, 10 4
derive Fick’s second law from the first law.
b. What is Ion-implantation? Why is ion-implantation preferred over diffusion for impurity 10 4
doping? Explain briefly ion-implantation technique with a labeled sketch.
7. Attempt any one part of the following:
a. Elaborate the various steps of CMOS fabrication with diagram and explanation. 10 5
b. Explain vacuum evaporation technique of metallization. 10 5
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