As the semiconductor industry continues on its inexorable path to classic transistor “shrink,” as predicted by Gordon Moore in his “Moore’s Law,” it has collided with the reality that while process shrinks are possible, they… Continue reading Increasing Performance of High-Volume Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
In order to improve throughput in semiconductor process tools, one must first consider the stepwise nature of the specific processes involved. Often the semiconductor wafer must be conveyed from process chamber to process chamber with… Continue reading Optimizing Semiconductor Wafer Handling and Robotics for Maximum Production Efficiency
Global Semiconductor Production in 2022 When you think of global semiconductor production in 2022, does the word “commodity” come to mind? How about the word “innovation?” OK, now try “risk?” In 2022 the word “shortages”… Continue reading The Outlook for the Semiconductor Industry
In our last article, we discussed the need to lower the COO of the tools of production for those who are both designing and building their chips. The issue that we attempt to address here is… Continue reading Lowering the Cost of Ownership (COO) of Spin Process Tools
In our first post, we made the following point about companies that are not the huge Foundries; “such companies will use their own creativity and drive to gain a market advantage owing to their expertise… Continue reading On Data…Innovation…and Nature
