A Reference Point for Cleanroom Classifications 

A Reference Point for Cleanroom Classifications 

When it comes to creating a cleanroom environment, one of the fundamental questions that arises is, which ISO 14644-1 standard should be adopted?. These standards, ranging from ISO 1 to ISO 9, dictate the maximum allowable particles per cubic meter, with particle sizes ranging from 0.1 µm to ≥5 µm. However, understanding these classifications requires more than just numbers and ranges; it demands a real-world perspective on particle sizes and contamination sources.

The Race to Developing Wafer Fab Cleanrooms Facilities

The Race to Developing Wafer Fab Cleanrooms Facilities

During the first quarter of 2021, the world’s top 10 largest chip manufacturers saw record-high revenue growth. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), worldwide semiconductor sales totaled $123.1 billion during the first quarter of 2021, showing an increase of 3.6% over the previous quarter and 17.8% more than the first quarter of 2020.