Title :
Making optimal design decisions for next generation dispensing tools
Author :
Prescott, Brian P. ; LeBaron, Todd
Author_Institution :
Cookson Electron. Equipment, Londonderry, NH, USA
Abstract :
The competitive environment faced by semiconductor equipment suppliers leaves no room for error when designing next generation tools. In addition, time to market, footprint, and equipment capabilities are all key to a successful product. At Cookson Electronics Equipment, tool designers used simulation to answer some difficult design questions, improve time to market, and lower development costs. We explain how simulation was used in designing the new high volume batch (HVB) dispensing platform. It also discusses the flexible simulation model and simulation results for various prototype equipment designs.
Keywords :
digital simulation; production equipment; semiconductor device manufacture; time to market; high volume batch dispensing platform; optimal design decision; prototype equipment design; semiconductor equipment supplier; time to market; Boats; Consumer electronics; Costs; Electronic equipment; Electronics industry; Flexible manufacturing systems; Manufacturing industries; Throughput; Time to market; Virtual prototyping;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8131-9
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2003.1261580
