• DocumentCode
    2451000
  • Title

    Redefining ATE: "data collection engines that drive yield learning and process optimization"

  • Author

    Nigh, Phil

  • Author_Institution
    IBM Technol. & Syst. Group, Essex Junction, VT, USA
  • fYear
    2004
  • fDate
    26-28 Oct. 2004
  • Firstpage
    1429
  • Abstract
    A top priority for IC producers is achieving high yields - particularly early in the product lifetime. "Yield learning rate" (on real products) is the key differentiator among IC suppliers. Testing must play a larger role in driving yield learning - which change the testing methods, ATE requirements and how the IC business views the value of testing.
  • Keywords
    automatic test equipment; circuit optimisation; integrated circuit testing; integrated circuit yield; ATE requirements; IC producers; IC suppliers; data collection engines; process optimization; product lifetime; yield learning rate; Automatic testing; Cause effect analysis; Circuit testing; Costs; Data analysis; Engines; Failure analysis; Integrated circuit testing; Life testing; Manufacturing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Test Conference, 2004. Proceedings. ITC 2004. International
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-8580-2
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/TEST.2004.1387437
  • Filename
    1387437