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One of seven in a series, this 37-minute video provides a look at the etching process as it is used in most production labs today. The video shows how thin films of nonconductive, semi-conductive, and conductive materials are sculpted into microchips by following the various etching processes and...

This 40-minute video on semiconductor manufacturing shows how microchips are made and how they work in electronic products. The video provides an overview of front-end manufacturing, from crystal growth through design, to the fabrication process of CMOS integrated circuits. The video includes...

One of a series of seven videos on semiconductors, this 28-minute companion to Silicon Run I covers back-end semiconductor manufacturing and computer manufacturing. It shows how fabricated IC wafers are tested, sorted, and packaged into microchips. Viewers will need a substantial background in...

This 30-minute video is the condensed, non-technical version of Silicon Run I and Silicon Run II. It combines key segments from both films to provide an overview of semiconductor and computer manufacturing. It is most suitable for either advanced high school students or first year college students...

This 31-minute DVD is designed to provide an intimate look at the chemical, physical, and mechanical aspects of photolithography. The majority of the critical process steps are covered, along with various inspection procedural details to aid in evaluating the process. Students will need a...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, teaches students how to measure the efficiency of a solar cell. Students will compare the output power of a silicon PV cell with the input power of incandescent light bulbs illuminating the PV from a set distance. A Teacher's...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the concepts of material properties. Students will study the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles and "document and communicate the entire process via their scientific notebook." A Teacher Preparation...

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, provides students with the opportunity to "use the pure silver nanoparticles they synthesize to create antibacterial socks." Using a relatable medium like socks allows students to synthesize new information on and...

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers "the differences in physical properties at the nanoscale as compared to the same materials at the macroscale. The students will demonstrate the appropriate use of a spectrophotometer and will convert between...

This learning module from the Northeast Advanced Technological Education Center (NEATEC) explores the simple fabrication of a super-hydrophobic surface. Educators can incorporate this module into an existing STEM class. Essential questions and objectives of the learning module are provided alongside...