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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Atomic Physics
- Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nanoscale
1, record 1, English, nanoscale
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nanometric scale 2, record 1, English, nanometric%20scale
correct
- nanoscopic scale 3, record 1, English, nanoscopic%20scale
correct
- nanometre scale 4, record 1, English, nanometre%20scale
correct
- nanometer scale 4, record 1, English, nanometer%20scale
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A size range of approximately 1 to 100 nm. 5, record 1, English, - nanoscale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The nanoscopic scale is, roughly speaking, a lower bound to the mesoscopic scale for most solids. For technical purposes, the nanoscopic scale is the size at which the expected fluctuations of the averaged properties due to the motion and behavior of individual particles can no longer be reduced to below some desirable threshold (often a few percent), and must be rigorously established within the context of any particular problem. 6, record 1, English, - nanoscale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nm: nanometre. 7, record 1, English, - nanoscale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Properties that are not extrapolations from a larger size will typically, but not exclusively, be exhibited in this size range. For such properties the size limits are considered approximate. 5, record 1, English, - nanoscale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The lower limit in this definition (approximately 1 nm) is introduced to avoid single and small groups of atoms from being designated as nano-objects or elements of nanostructures, which might be implied by the absence of a lower limit. 5, record 1, English, - nanoscale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Features of nanometric scale : thin films, fine particles, chemical synthesis, advanced microlithography. 2, record 1, English, - nanoscale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
nanoscale: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 8, record 1, English, - nanoscale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Nanoscale cellular coherence, fabrication method, pattern, patterning. 9, record 1, English, - nanoscale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nano-scale
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Physique atomique
- Chimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle nanométrique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nano-échelle 2, record 1, French, nano%2D%C3%A9chelle
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- nanoéchelle 3, record 1, French, nano%C3%A9chelle
correct, feminine noun
- échelle nano 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20nano
correct, feminine noun
- échelle nanoscopique 5, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20nanoscopique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle de longueur s'étendant approximativement de 1 à 100 nm. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les particules à la nanoéchelle, faciles à fabriquer de manière sporadique, mais difficiles à assembler, devraient tirer profit d'une nouvelle technologie de «retouche collante», dont les chercheurs de l'Université du Michigan disent qu'elle permet l'assemblage automatique à la nanoéchelle. 7, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nm : nanomètre. 8, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les propriétés qui ne constituent pas des extrapolations par rapport à des dimensions plus grandes sont généralement, mais pas exclusivement, présentes dans cette échelle de longueur. Pour ces propriétés, les limites dimensionnelles indiquées sont approximatives. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette échelle permet de mesurer des structures au niveau moléculaire. 9, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
La réduction de la dimension des systèmes jusqu'à une échelle nanométrique affecte de façon spectaculaire leurs propriétés physiques. 10, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Dans cette définition, une limite inférieure (approximativement 1 nm) a été introduite pour éviter que des atomes individuels ou de petits groupes d’atomes soient considérés comme étant des nano-objets ou des éléments de nanostructures, ce qui aurait pu être le cas en l’absence d'une telle limite. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
nano-échelle : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) dans la norme ISO/TS 27687:2008(F), mais non repris dans la norme plus récente ISO/TS 80004-4:2011(F). Dans cette dernière, il est indiqué que l'ISO/TS 27687:2008 doit faire l'objet d’une révision et devenir l'ISO/TS 80004-2. 8, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 7 OBS
échelle nanométrique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 11, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dispositif, matériau, particule, pièce à la nanoéchelle. 9, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
L'assemblage automatique devient primordial pour la nanoéchelle, le mouvement devient hautement coopératif à la nanoéchelle. 9, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- échelle nano-métrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Física atómica
- Química
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanoescala
1, record 1, Spanish, nanoescala
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- escala nanométrica 1, record 1, Spanish, escala%20nanom%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
- escala nano 2, record 1, Spanish, escala%20nano
correct, feminine noun
- escala del nanómetro 3, record 1, Spanish, escala%20del%20nan%C3%B3metro
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimensión comprendida entre 1 y 100 nm [nanómetros]. 3, record 1, Spanish, - nanoescala
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nanotechnology
1, record 2, English, nanotechnology
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nanotech 2, record 2, English, nanotech
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The science of designing, producing, and using structures and devices having one or more dimensions of about 100 millionth of a millimetre (100 nanometres) or less. 3, record 2, English, - nanotechnology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any technology related to features of nanometric scale : thin films, fine particles, chemical synthesis, advanced microlithography, and so forth. 4, record 2, English, - nanotechnology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "molecular technology" as opposed to "bulk technology" is sometimes used for "nanotechnology." 5, record 2, English, - nanotechnology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Nanotechnology comprises the emerging application of nanoscience. 6, record 2, English, - nanotechnology
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nano technology
- nano-technology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nanotechnologie
1, record 2, French, nanotechnologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui consiste à concevoir, produire et exploiter des structures et des appareils ayant une ou plusieurs dimensions d’environ 100 millionièmes de millimètre (100 nanomètres) ou moins. 2, record 2, French, - nanotechnologie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nanotechnologies regroupent l'ensemble des savoir-faire qui permettent de travailler à l'échelle moléculaire pour organiser la matière afin de réaliser ces objets et matériaux, éventuellement jusqu'à l'échelle macroscopique. 3, record 2, French, - nanotechnologie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aux États-Unis, le mot «nanotechnologie» est pris au sens strict du terme, c'est-à-dire qu'il désigne la fabrication d'objets à l'échelle du nanomètre dans les trois dimensions. Au Japon, la même acception prévaut, avec un intérêt plus marqué pour les retombées technologiques en électronique et en médecine. [...] En Europe, les nanotechnologies correspondent à un champ plus vaste d'activités, comprenant aussi bien la microscopie à champ proche que la lithographie submicronique ou l'épitaxie par jet moléculaire, et parfois même les microactionneurs en silicium [...] 4, record 2, French, - nanotechnologie
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nano technologies
- nano technologie
- nano-technologie
- nano-technologies
- nanotechnologies
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanotecnología
1, record 2, Spanish, nanotecnolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ciencia que se encarga] del estudio, diseño, creación, síntesis, manipulación y aplicación de materiales, aparatos y sistemas funcionales a través del control de la materia a nano escala, y la explotación de fenómenos y propiedades de la materia a nano escala. 2, record 2, Spanish, - nanotecnolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La palabra nanotecnología es usada extensivamente para definir las ciencias y técnicas que se aplican a un nivel de nanoescala, esto es unas medidas extremadamente pequeñas "nanos" que permiten trabajar y manipular las estructuras moleculares y sus átomos. En síntesis nos llevaría a la posibilidad de fabricar materiales y máquinas a partir del reordenamiento de átomos y moléculas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - nanotecnolog%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chemical mechanical planarization
1, record 3, English, chemical%20mechanical%20planarization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CMP 1, record 3, English, CMP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polishing and planarization are related in that polishing improves the flatness(planarity), smoothness and optical properties of a surface. Planarization, however, is a much more critical process. Integrated circuit(IC) manufacturers must planarize each surface layer of an in-process wafer to make it level for the next application of microlithography. Chemical mechanical planarization(CMP) is used during the semiconductor manufacturing process to planarize individual layers in complex integrated circuits to customer-specific parameters. 2, record 3, English, - chemical%20mechanical%20planarization
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chemical-mechanical planarization
- chemical mechanical planarisation
- chemical-mechanical planarisation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- planarisation chimico-mécanique
1, record 3, French, planarisation%20chimico%2Dm%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CMP 2, record 3, French, CMP
feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- planarisation par polissage chimico-mécanique 3, record 3, French, planarisation%20par%20polissage%20chimico%2Dm%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
- aplanissement chimico-mécanique 4, record 3, French, aplanissement%20chimico%2Dm%C3%A9canique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La société [Novellus Systems Inc.] est spécialisée dans les équipements avancés pour la déposition, le traitement de surface et la planarisation chimico-mécanique conçus pour les besoins de la fabrication de masse de semi-conducteurs au moindre coût. 5, record 3, French, - planarisation%20chimico%2Dm%C3%A9canique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- planarisation chimicomécanique
- planarisation chimico mécanique
- aplanissement chimicomécanique
- aplanissement chimico mécanique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-09-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Lasers and Masers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- microlithography
1, record 4, English, microlithography
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The silicon is cut into fingers(or microclaws) by microlithography.(This is also the process by which a chip's components are created; it uses a mixture of light and chemicals to etch away parts of the silicon's surface). 2, record 4, English, - microlithography
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Masers et lasers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microlithographie
1, record 4, French, microlithographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de projection par contact, employée en électronique intégrée pour reproduire des circuits, à partir de masques, par radiation d'une résine photosensible. 2, record 4, French, - microlithographie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En effet, il est connu que, lors de la fabrication d'un circuit électronique par microlithographie, le nombre des défauts varie exponentiellement avec la surface. 3, record 4, French, - microlithographie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- connection density
1, record 5, English, connection%20density
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of electronic and mechanical connections obtained on the surface of a chip by microlithography. 1, record 5, English, - connection%20density
Record 5, Key term(s)
- high connection density
- low connection density
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- densité des connexions
1, record 5, French, densit%C3%A9%20des%20connexions
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Haute densité, basse densité des connexions. 1, record 5, French, - densit%C3%A9%20des%20connexions
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-08-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- photomask blank
1, record 6, English, photomask%20blank
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Serving as the substrate on which photomasks intended for applications in microlithography are made, photomask blanks are a critical component in the process of integrated circuit fabrication. They are available in various sizes and thicknesses as glass only, glass with coating(chrome, iron oxide, silicon, etc.) and glass with coating and photoresist. 1, record 6, English, - photomask%20blank
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Techniques industrielles
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plaque-support pour photomasque
1, record 6, French, plaque%2Dsupport%20pour%20photomasque
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- plaque pour photomasque 2, record 6, French, plaque%20pour%20photomasque
feminine noun
- plaque photographique 2, record 6, French, plaque%20photographique
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur cette plaquette, on disposera un masque en verre obtenu sur une plaque photographique par deux réductions (...) 2, record 6, French, - plaque%2Dsupport%20pour%20photomasque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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