SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 2, 2025Interesting Engineering

China’s new cryogenic trick can reduce 99% of microchip defects, study finds

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Chinese researchers used cryo-electron tomography at -175°C to observe real-time defects during chip manufacturing. They identified polymer clumping issues and developed simple fixes that reduced defects by 99% on 12-inch wafers.

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