DocumentCode
2516256
Title
Making optimal design decisions for next generation dispensing tools
Author
Prescott, Brian P. ; LeBaron, Todd
Author_Institution
Cookson Electron. Equipment, Londonderry, NH, USA
Volume
2
fYear
2003
fDate
7-10 Dec. 2003
Firstpage
1388
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Simulation Conference, 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 Winter
Print_ISBN
0-7803-8131-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WSC.2003.1261580
Filename
1261580
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