nanochip fab solutions
December 2013 Issue
COVER STORY: Fabs in the Internet of Things Era
By David Lammers
As society enters the Internet of Things era, semiconductor fabs are confronted with “big data” management and other challenges in operating an increasingly connected fab.
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Fab-Wide Effort Increases Yield at CMOS Imager Facility
by Liming Zhang and Helen Armer
Case Study: Solving customer yield challenges across a fleet of tools.
Power Struggle
by David Lammers
As mobile systems offer additional MEMS sensors, power is a primary challenge.
STMicroelectronics: On Top of Key Markets
by Adele Hars
ST executive Orio Bellezza discusses how his company is using “clusters of competencies” to lead in several key markets.
New Controller Extends Lifetime of 200mm Tools
by Jeffrey Dietz and Cheryl Knepfler
Applied’s new controller upgrade delivers a modern operating system for legacy tools.
When Good Parts Go Bad: Repair or Replace?
by Denny Huebner
Parts repair solutions that can lower COO.
Improving Yield with Fleet Chamber Matching
by Manjunath Yedatore, James Moyne, Jimmy Iskandar and Parris Hawkins
Matching tools running identical processes is critical for migrating to <28nm nodes. Sustaining a fleet of tools to a matched state can deliver major benefits in yield management, routing flexibility and efficiency.
Charlie Pappis: Serving Up A Better Outcome
The Applied Global Services executive talks with Nanochip Staff about his strategy to expand the service model from traditional maintenance to strategic partner.
Helping Customers Improve Equipment and Fab Productivity
Applied’s advanced service offerings blend expertise and technology to optimize equipment and factory productivity.
METHODOLOGY FEATURE: Partnering With Customers to Improve Yield
by Suketu Parikh and Patrick Fernandez
Combining the top-down resolution process typically used in fabs with the tool manufacturer’s bottom-up optimizations can streamline defect resolution and shorten the time to ramp.
Technology Transitions Shape 2014 Outlook
by David Lammers
Three prominent industry analysts preview the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the New Year.