Planar Process : creating 3-D devices using 2-D process . i.e. by depositing layers on one another. 3.1 Layering Between every 2 active layers ( i.e. layers of metal ) there is an insulating layer. Photo lithography: A process used to transfer patterns to the Silicon wafer. Three Important Rules 1. minimum width For very small width you may have a fuse 2. minimum separation 3. Minimum overlap Source and Drain may be connected