IC Knowledge - Glossary

Glossary of Integrated Circuit Terminology - K

Kilo - a prefix meaning thousands (x10³), symbol K.
Killer Defect - a defect that will "kill" or make non functional an Integrated Circuit.
KrF - in the semiconductor industry, generally used to refer to an Excimer Laser that uses krypton and fluorine gases to produce an output of 248 nanometers. The light source of choice for critical levels at 250nm, 180nm and 130nm minimum linewidths.