Download or read book Introduction to Microlithography written by L. F. Thompson and published by Academic. This book was released on 1994 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the theory, materials, and processes used in the lithographic process by which circuit elements are fabricated (it is these elements' decreasing size that has made possible the miniaturization of electronic devices). After a brief historical introduction, four major topics are discussed: the physics of the lithographic process, organic resist materials, resist processing, and plasma etching. The new edition reflects the many changes that have occurred since the 1983 publication of this tutorial/reference. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR