BusinessAugust 15, 2026

pellicle

PEL-ih-kul

Definition

A thin, protective film or membrane, specifically used in semiconductor lithography to shield photomasks from contaminants during chip manufacturing.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'pellicula', which is the diminutive of 'pellis' meaning 'skin' or 'hide'. It entered English in the 17th century to describe various thin layers or films.

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In the article, Asomlei is developing carbon nanotube-based EUV pellicle membranes, which are essential components for ensuring precision during the advanced semiconductor manufacturing process.

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