DocumentCode
2591132
Title
Making wafers in the JIT style
Author
Joshi, Madhukar
Author_Institution
Digital Equipment Corp., Hudson, MA, USA
fYear
1990
fDate
11-12 Sep 1990
Firstpage
10
Lastpage
14
Abstract
The design and successful implementation of just-in-time (JIT) technology for running two semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities (fabs) that substantially reduced cycle times, improved yields, and saved over 5 million dollars are outlined. This was achieved in a relatively short time (about 6 months per fab). JIT methodology improved worker morale, predictability of schedules, and flexibility of product mix. An overview of JIT operations and definitions of key JIT terms are given
Keywords
integrated circuit manufacture; production control; semiconductor device manufacture; stock control; JIT methodology; just-in-time; semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities; Drives; Etching; Fabrication; Implants; Lithography; Management training; Production equipment; Scheduling; Silicon; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference and Workshop, 1990. ASMC 90 Proceedings. IEEE/SEMI 1990
Conference_Location
Danvers, MA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ASMC.1990.111213
Filename
111213
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