photomasking

English

Etymology

From photo- +‎ masking.

Noun

photomasking (plural photomaskings)

1. (semiconductors) The process of applying a photomask
   • 1974, IEEE Intercon Technical Program Papers‎^[1]:

     This is the first of five photomasking steps in the process.

   • 1977, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, ATFA-77, advanced techniques in failure analysis‎^[2], page 99:

     Practical examples of failures caused by photomasking, metallurgical reactions and electrical testing are discussed and illustrated.

   • 2011, Handbook for Critical Cleaning‎^[3], →ISBN, page 360:

     The patterning process is named photomasking, photolithography, or microlithography.