microfabrication
Microfabrication is a technology used to create tiny structures and devices, often at the scale of micrometers. It involves various processes, such as photolithography, etching, and deposition, to build intricate patterns on materials like silicon or glass. This technique is essential in producing components for semiconductors, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), and other advanced technologies.
The applications of microfabrication are vast, impacting fields such as electronics, biotechnology, and photonics. By enabling the production of small-scale devices, microfabrication contributes to the development of more efficient and powerful products, including smartphones, sensors, and medical devices.