Wafering

Wafering is the process by which a silicon crystal (boule) is made into wafers. This process is usually carried out by a multi wire saw which cuts multiple wafers from the same crystal at the same time. These wafers are then polished to the desired degree of flatness and thickness.

See also

• Wafer (electronics)
• Monocrystalline silicon

External links

• How Silicon Chips Are Made - How Silicon Chips Are Made article on TechRadar
• Wafering - By SolarWorld USA
• Silicon Wafer Fabrication Process - By the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University