Keywords: Wafer flats convention.PNG Wafer flats convention_v2 svg PNG file to replace JPEG of same name Conventional meaning of flats in semiconductor wafers Red denotes material that has been removed Wafers under 200mm generally have flats indicating crystallographic planes of high symmetry usually the 110 face and in old-fashined wafers those below about 100mm diameter the wafer's orientation and doping type Modern wafers use a notch to convey this information in order to waste less material Orientation is important for wafer cleavage and can affect other structural and electronic properties as well Created by uploader Polyparadigm 20 Mar 2005 UTC using http //www tf uni-kiel de/matwis/amat/elmat_en/kap_5/illustr/i5_2_4 html as a reference Converted to PNG 30 June 2005 Polyparadigm Wafers |