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Integrated circuit manufacturing tool condition monitoring system and method

US9349660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2011
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for monitoring a process tool of an integrated circuit manufacturing system are disclosed. An exemplary method includes defining zones of an integrated circuit manufacturing process tool; grouping parameters of the integrated circuit manufacturing process tool based on the defined zones; and evaluating a condition of the integrated circuit manufacturing process tool based on the grouped parameters.

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