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Breakthrough Method Enables Ultra-Small Microchip Production

9/15/2025

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed a method called chemical liquid deposition (CLD) for creating microchips.
CLD allows precise control over the thickness of amorphous zeolitic imidazolate framework (aZIF) films on silicon wafers.
This breakthrough enables the production of circuits smaller than 10 nanometers, crucial for modern electronics.
The team used metal-organic compounds to endure extreme ultraviolet radiation (B-EUV) for etching patterns.
Zinc proved effective for B-EUV, enhancing process efficiency and paving the way for innovations in chip manufacturing and other applications.

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed a method called chemical liquid deposition (CLD) for creating microchips.
CLD allows precise control over the thickness of amorphous zeolitic imidazolate framework (aZIF) films on silicon wafers.
This breakthrough enables the production of circuits smaller than 10 nanometers, crucial for modern electronics.
The team used metal-organic compounds to endure extreme ultraviolet radiation (B-EUV) for etching patterns.
Zinc proved effective for B-EUV, enhancing process efficiency and paving the way for innovations in chip manufacturing and other applications.