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Methods and apparatus for enhancing electronic device manufacturing throughput

US7477956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2005
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/06
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In some aspects, a method is provided for enhancing electronic device manufacturing throughput within an electronic device manufacturing tool. The method includes the steps of (1) for the electronic device manufacturing tool, creating an electronic device manufacturing schedule based on process factors and mechanical factors associated with the manufacturing tool; and (2) employing the electronic device manufacturing schedule during electronic device manufacturing within the electronic device manufacturing tool. Numerous other aspects are provided.

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