Die-counting algorithm for yield modeling and die-per-wafer optimization

Gregg D. Croft; Robert L. Lomenick; Douglas L. Youngblood; Jeffrey M. Johnston

doi:10.1117/12.284701

11 September 1997 Die-counting algorithm for yield modeling and die-per-wafer optimization

Gregg D. Croft, Robert L. Lomenick, Douglas L. Youngblood, Jeffrey M. Johnston

Proceedings Volume 3216, Microelectronic Manufacturing Yield, Reliability, and Failure Analysis III; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284701
Event: Microelectronic Manufacturing, 1997, Austin, TX, United States

Abstract

This paper presents a computer algorithm for accurately counting the total number of possible yielding die sites on a wafer. This algorithm takes into account such variables as the X and Y die dimensions, the size and orientation of the wafer flat(s), the size of the non-yielding periphery zone, and the position of the die array relative to the center of the wafer. This algorithm can be used in conjunction with a variety of different yield models to increase each model's ability to predict accurate die per wafer yields. In addition to applications in yield modeling, this die counting algorithm may also be used as a tool for increasing yields or decreasing circuit layout cycle time. Several examples of these alternate applications are presented.

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Gregg D. Croft, Robert L. Lomenick, Douglas L. Youngblood, and Jeffrey M. Johnston "Die-counting algorithm for yield modeling and die-per-wafer optimization", Proc. SPIE 3216, Microelectronic Manufacturing Yield, Reliability, and Failure Analysis III, (11 September 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284701

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