Glossary - W's

Wafer flat (sc) flat area(s) ground onto the wafer’s edges to indicate the crystal orientation of the wafer structure and the dopant type.

Warm-up (r) the reduction in viscosity of a rubber or rubber mix, by mechanical work and heat, to render it suitable for further processing.

Wavelength the length of the wave to complete one cycle.

Wicking (r) transmission of a gas or liquid, due to a pressure differential or capillary action, along fibers incorporated in a rubber product.

Wiper ring (r) a device designed to keep out foreign material.

(sc) This term is generally associated with the semiconductor industry.

(r) This term is generally associated with the rubber industry.

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