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Upstream ingot slicing and substrate preparation
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SiC ingot slicing thickness variation and damage
This is an upstream SiC substrate-preparation problem. Measure as-sliced thickness and damage before comparing wire-slicing conditions and grinding allowance.
Upstream SiC ingots and as-sliced wafers · Multi-wire ingot slicing and inspection before grinding/polishing
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