Semiconductors

Semiconductor devices are built in a series of nanofabrication processes performed on the surface of wafers. Process monitoring should be a critical component of each step from cleaning, coating and baking all the way through etching, activation and assembly. Through Minitab’s market leader statistical process control solutions, semiconductor manufacturers can monitor processes to see if they’re capable and in control. Additionally, areas that may need improvement can be identified. 

In semiconductor manufacturing, optimization of the sampling measurement plan through production steps is critical to maximize productive performances. A strong plan can guarantee high quality and compliance to wafer specification limits. Estimate your required sample size faster and easier than ever with Minitab’s Sample Size Module.

Trying to optimize manufacturing processes through trial and error can be a lengthy and costly process that may not yield the best results. Using statistical analysis, like designs of experiments, is useful to help identify the best settings for manufacturing equipment – even in more complex manufacturing processes. Learn how Minitab can help you design experiments and build predictive models to help you optimize the parameters of your manufacturing processes.

With increasing demands and rising costs, efficiency is key. By analyzing parts from your suppliers and simulating your manufacturing process, you can provide better specifications. This will not only reduce scrap but will also enable you to manufacture a better performing, higher quality product. 

With increasing demand for semiconductors, there is constant strain on the supply chain for both components and finished goods. Minitab can help you address your supply chain challenges through process improvement tools and strategies. Our data analysis and monitoring will ensure consistent, on-time delivery of your product and will pinpoint changes that can help you optimize inventory, eliminate backorders and operate as efficiently as possible.   

Production of semi-conductive material, which is the foundation for many electronics, requires high energy consumption. As demand increases and production ramps up, manufacturers do not have the luxury of simply shutting down manufacturing to reduce energy costs. Understanding these costs – and being able to project them – is not only critical to having clarity on the cost of the goods produced, but also creates opportunities for cost savings.  As a result, budgets can be projected more accurately and pricing can be better informed to ensure profitability. Learn how one semiconductor manufacturer partnered with Minitab to forecast their electricity consumption and reduce their energy costs.

According to McKinsey & Company, semiconductor companies can lose millions of dollars through yield losses. Yield losses are the losses that occur due to defects, rework, or scrap in the output of a machine or a process.  Quality control, supported by proven tools and methodologies, enable organizations to drive higher yields and significant savings.