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Report explores the benefits of adopting AI-based defect classification technology
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emiconductor manufacturing and integrated circuit production are complex processes. A new report from Prodrive
Technologies, titled ‘Why now is the time to switch to AI-Enabled Automated Defect Classification’ looks at the key challenges for manufacturers, discusses potential ways to overcome them by harnessing AI technology, and explores the various business benefits.
“Quality and productivity are key for businesses producing semiconductors. This means effective and accurate inspection and defect review, whether manual or automated, are of the utmost importance,” said Bas van Bree, program manager for Prodrive
Technologies. “However, achieving an elevated level of accuracy and efficiency is difficult.”
The report, which can be downloaded free at
www.prodrive-technologies.com, cites examples of challenges such as dealing with evolving, complex designs, improving yield to remain competitive, maintaining legacy hardware and production, and identifying the right people within an organisation to maintain complex inspection systems. This is where artificial intelligence and machine learning can help, by enhancing the potential to do automated defect review. With Prodrive Technologies, it is now possible to leverage deep learning within the fab thanks to the Robovision AI platform which has been
tailored for AI-enabled Automated Defect Classification (ADC) applications, all with a solution that can evolve as businesses, and products, change.
“For semiconductor manufacturers, new AI tools and techniques can help manage increasing inspection tool throughput and device complexity challenges. This may add
functionality, while also bringing value. However, it is a very new area for many businesses,” said van Bree. “This is why Prodrive Technologies partners closely with customers to help define the most efficient systems and solutions for their specific application and realise the benefits.” For instance, once AI systems are in place, manufacturers can detect and classify defects faster, eliminating flaws in production, reducing human error, and improving yield. The AI options available now are also scalable with future needs and can be integrated on both new tools and developments, and existing equipment in the field.
www.prodrive-technologies.com
Smiths Interconnect X-band WR112 waveguide components for space and defence
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miths Interconnect has extended its broad range of passive components in X-band with the addition of WR112 waveguides.
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Smiths Interconnect’s comprehensive range of broadband WR112 waveguide components is designed for mission critical applications including satellite communications, commercial datalinks and deep space mission management. Several of these products are also used in terrestrial defence applications.
Each device is optimised to operate over broad-assigned frequency bands under the most rigorous conditions. The designs have been tested in accordance with customer specifications and space qualified using a comprehensive suite of test facilities available in the company’s test and qualification laboratory in Dundee, Scotland. Qualification comprises thermal shock and cycling, sine/ random vibration, mechanical shock and, where appropriate, continuous waveform
and peak power under TVAC, critical power and seeded multipaction. Summary and qualification data reports are available to prospective customers.
Smiths Interconnect’s X-band WR112 waveguide components offer the following features: n Aluminium housings with a standard clear passivation coating. n Low emissivity paint or precious metal plating which is available on request.
n Broadband requiring fewer part options to
address the allocated frequency band n Temperature stable and multipaction-free n Mechanical modifications upon request, (circulation, flange, etc.) n Sample data and test reports available to assist the design and qualification process
www.smithsinterconnect.com
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