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Si Wafer Manufacturing Process

Si wafer, also known as silicon wafer, is the most popular material used in the manufacturing of integrated circuits (ICs) and microprocessors. The process of manufacturing Si wafers is complex and involves several steps. This article will provide a brief overview of the process.

Crystal Growth

The first step in Si wafer manufacturing is crystal growth. It involves producing a large, single-crystal ingot of silicon. The process of crystal growth typically uses the Czochralski method, which involves heating high-purity silicon feedstock to the melting point and then slowly pulling a crystal seed out of the melt. As the seed is pulled, it rotates, causing a single-crystal ingot to form.

Ingot Slicing

The next step in the manufacturing process is slicing the ingot into thin wafers, called ingot slicing. A wire saw is used to slice the ingot into very thin wafers. The wire saw has a fine wire loop that is coated with an abrasive slurry. The loop is then tightened around the ingot and spun at high speeds. The abrasive slurry cuts through the ingot, slicing it into thin wafers.

Wafer Polishing

The sliced wafers are then polished to remove any surface defects and to make them smooth. Polishing is done using a chemical-mechanical polishing process. The process involves rubbing the wafers against a polishing pad while a chemical slurry is applied to the surface of the wafers. The chemical slurry acts as an abrasive, removing any surface defects and making the wafers smooth.

Oxidation

The next step in the manufacturing process is oxidation. Oxidation involves growing a layer of silicon dioxide on the wafers. The process is done by placing the wafers in a furnace and heating them in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. The silicon on the surface of the wafers reacts with the oxygen to form silicon dioxide. The silicon dioxide layer serves as a protective layer for subsequent processes.

Photolithography

The next step in the manufacturing process is photolithography. Photolithography is used to create a pattern on the wafer surface. A layer of photoresist is applied to the surface of the wafer. The photoresist is then exposed to ultraviolet light through a mask, which carries the desired pattern. The photoresist is then developed, removing the exposed areas, leaving only the desired pattern on the wafer surface.

Etching

The next step in the manufacturing process is etching. Etching is used to transfer the pattern from the photoresist layer to the underlying silicon dioxide layer. The etching process is done using a chemical solution that selectively removes the silicon dioxide layer, leaving only the patterned surface behind.

Doping

The final step in the manufacturing process is doping. Doping is used to introduce impurities into the silicon to change its electrical properties. The doping process is done by exposing the wafers to a gas containing the desired impurities. The impurities then diffuse into the silicon, changing its electrical properties. This process is repeated several times to create the desired electrical properties.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global silicon market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132150 - Silicon

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Elkem, JFE Steel, Dow, Nitol Solar, SunEdison, Renewable Energy Corporation, SunEdison, Tokuyama Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, Xiamen Simag Industrial Co., Zhejiang Zhongcheng Silicon Co., Hoshine Silicon Industry Co., SINOSI Group, SINOGU FERROALLOYS, XINLONGSEN, Rima Industrial, Sobre a Liasa, Mississippi Silicon, Eurometa, Siltronic, SKW Metals & Alloys, Belmont Metals, Noah Chemicals

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Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023