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Defect

Term · Semiconductors · MLC-T-SEM-000085

An anomaly or imperfection on a wafer surface or within its layers that can cause a circuit to fail. Defects include particles, scratches, pattern imperfections, or crystalline flaws in the silicon substrate. Automated wafer inspection systems classify defects by type, size, and location, creating a map for further analysis or for correlating with electrical test failures.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-SEM-000085
FieldSemiconductors
SubjectMetrology, Inspection & Yield
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-SEM-000085",
  "term": "Defect",
  "field": "Semiconductors",
  "definition": "An anomaly or imperfection on a wafer surface or within its layers that can cause a circuit to fail. Defects include particles, scratches, pattern imperfections, or crystalline flaws in the silicon substrate. Automated wafer inspection systems classify defects by type, size, and location, creating a map for further analysis or for correlating with electrical test failures.",
  "subject": "Metrology, Inspection & Yield",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/semiconductors/defect/"
}

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