When you sit down at your home computer, it's rather unlikely that you think about the filtration products that made your computer possible. The microprocessors that are in your CPU (core processing unit) or GPU (graphics processing unit) were made in a clean room and most likely used some form of chemical vapor deposition, photolithography, or chemical mechanical planarization (CMP). Each of these processes uses filtration products.

Circuit boards, processors, buttons, and switches permeate everyday items. Cell phones, computers, cars, toys, vacuums, televisions, smartwatches, and health trackers all use electronics. Many of these items have circuits that were manufactured using some form of chemical vapor deposition.

In this process, filtered acid vapors etch circuit patterns in wafers. These vapors must be high purity to prevent manufacturing defects in precise patterns. Additional vaporization processes deposit conductive metals like copper or gold that adhere to the wafers. Any particulates or moisture could contaminate the vapors and reduce the effectiveness of the process.

After the chemical depositional process, the circuit boards must be washed with clean, purified water. Any impurities in the rinse risk damaging the boards which could lead to manufacturing defects and product failure. The thin, porous nature of filter membranes is ideally suited for these filtration processes.

The intricate processes involved in manufacturing electronics highlight the critical role of filtration products in ensuring the quality and reliability of our modern devices. From the delicate etching of circuit patterns to the essential rinsing procedures, the need for high-purity materials cannot be overstated. As technology continues to advance, the significance of these filtration solutions will only grow, supporting the development of ever more sophisticated electronics that enhance our daily lives.