Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Zee Business
Context: The Union Cabinet, led by the PM, approved the establishment of three semiconductor units as part of the ‘Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India’ initiative.
The approved units include:
- Semiconductor Fab in (Dholera) Gujarat
- Semiconductor ATMP unit in Morigaon, Assam
- Semiconductor ATMP unit for specialized chips in Sanand (Gujarat)
Aim: These units are poised to generate significant employment opportunities and accelerate India’s capabilities in chip fabrication and advanced packaging technologies
What are Semiconductor and its Fabrication?
Semiconductors are materials that have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. They are crucial components in electronic devices, enabling the control and flow of electrical current.
Semiconductor fabrication, often referred to as “fab,” is the process of manufacturing semiconductor devices, such as integrated circuits (ICs) and transistors, on semiconductor wafers. This involves various steps including wafer preparation, deposition, lithography, etching, doping, and packaging.
