Design of Experiments Software Helps Clear Wafer Transport Traffic Jams

摘要

Despite today's faster-is-better perception in chipmaking, speed isn't always the primary goal to seek. When costly and fragile devices are the output, wafer transport through the manufacturing processes must be deftly planned and carefully carried out. Product flows should be designed for punctuality in such a way that yield is not negatively affected. What's needed is a traffic solution that optimizes manufacturing speed without sacrificing product integrity.