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In line yield prediction using ADC determined kill ratios die health statistics and die stacking

US6338001B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1999
Grant dateJan 8, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L22/20
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing and inspecting semiconductor devices wherein defects on inspection wafers are tabulated in a stacked defect table wherein a defect table for each layer is generated per die number and a calculated cumulative die health statistic using an automatic defect classification system and a kill ratio for each defect. The cumulative die health statistic is carried over to the next defect table generated for the next layer.

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