The semiconductor market is entering a new era of innovation. New applications are driving demand for advanced devices with stricter requirements for reliability, power handling, and power consumption. These devices must also be smaller and more functional, with smaller technology nodes.
Powerful smartphones, tablets, automotive sensor systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, and smart power grids are all growing rapidly. Self-driving cars, for example, need huge amounts of computing power to process data from cameras and sensors in real-time, and the processors must be both reliable and power-efficient.
The Need for Better Gas Quality and Analytics
To meet these challenges, the semiconductor industry is focusing on improving manufacturing quality. The International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS) emphasizes stricter controls across all stages of production, from cleanroom conditions to raw materials, including gases. As a result, controlling gas quality has become a top priority to increase yields and reduce failure rates.
With tighter gas quality control, there is also a growing need for more sensitive and accurate analytical tools. Real-time process control has become essential for fab operators.
In advanced semiconductor fabs, Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) analyzers are the gold standard for ensuring the quality of bulk gases like N2, CDA, O2, H2, Ar, and He.
