photomasking

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noun

The process of applying a photomask

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Meanings

nounphotomasking (plural photomaskings)

plural photomaskings

  1. semiconductorsThe process of applying a photomask

    This is the first of five photomasking steps in the process.

    1974, IEEE Intercon Technical Program Papers
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    Practical examples of failures caused by photomasking, metallurgical reactions and electrical testing are discussed and illustrated.

    1977, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, ATFA-77, advanced techniques in failure analysis, page 99

    The patterning process is named photomasking, photolithography, or microlithography.

    2011, Handbook for Critical Cleaning, →ISBN, page 360

Origin

From photo- + masking.

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