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Method and apparatus for assessing controller performance

US7340318B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2002
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method includes providing a process controller for controlling a process tool. The process tool is controlled in accordance with a process parameter. Measurements associated with the processing parameter for a plurality of runs of the process tool are accessed. A performance measure for the process controller is generated based on the process parameter and the measurements. A system includes a process tool, a process controller, and a performance monitor. The process controller is configured to control the process tool in accordance with a process parameter. The performance monitor is configured to retrieve measurements associated with the processing parameter for a plurality of runs of the process tool and generate a performance measure for the process controller based on the measured processing parameters.

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