To manufacture electronic technology, such as a cellular phone, semiconductors for integrated circuits are produced. This process begins with one of the most common elements on earth, silicon. Silicon is found primarily in sand and from there is refined to 100% purity before it qualifies for manufacturing. Absolute clarity is necessary to produce chips that function properly. Even the slightest imperfection can radically affect the quality of the manufactured product.

After all production steps are complete, a final protective layer is put over the entire wafer. With dimensions so minuscule, even the tiniest speck of dust can destroy the functionality of an entire chip. In order to accomplish this, pristine working conditions must be employed; hence, the creation of the “Cleanroom”.