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CMP

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What is CMP?

CMP commonly refers to Chemical-Mechanical Planarization (or Polishing). It is a process used in semiconductor manufacturing to planarize (flatten) the surface of a wafer by combining chemical etching and mechanical abrasion. It's crucial for creating the multiple layers of integrated circuits found in modern electronics. CMP is also used outside of IC fabrication such as in the creation of optical components.

What other technologies are related to CMP?

CMP Competitor Technologies

Wet etching is an alternative method for material removal, although less precise.
mentioned alongside CMP in 62% (205) of relevant job posts
Dry etching is an alternative method for material removal, although it is often used for different materials or applications than CMP.
mentioned alongside CMP in 44% (283) of relevant job posts
Wet etching is an alternative method for material removal, although less precise.
mentioned alongside CMP in 33% (201) of relevant job posts
Dry etching is an alternative method for material removal.
mentioned alongside CMP in 12% (164) of relevant job posts
Grinding, like CMP, is a method for material removal and planarization.
mentioned alongside CMP in 2% (59) of relevant job posts

CMP Complementary Technologies

Ion implantation can be used to modify the properties of the materials after CMP.
mentioned alongside CMP in 64% (230) of relevant job posts
Thin films are often planarized using CMP.
mentioned alongside CMP in 56% (193) of relevant job posts
Chemical Vapor Deposition is used to deposit thin films that are subsequently planarized by CMP.
mentioned alongside CMP in 19% (486) of relevant job posts

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