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A Bibliography on Capacity Modeling for Semiconductor Manufacturing

Section 24: Performance Evaluation

bulletP. J. Agrell and B. M. West, "A Caveat On The Measurement Of Productive Efficiency," International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 69, No. 1, 1-14, 2001. 
bulletH. Akkermans and W. Bertrand, "On The Usability Of Quantitative Modelling In Operations Strategy Decision Making," International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 17, No. 9-10, 953-966, 1997. 
bulletM. Allam and H. Alla, "Modeling and Simulation Of An Electronic Component Manufacturing System Using Hybrid Petri Nets," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 3, 374-383, 1998. 
bulletC. Arbib, G. Iuliano, and A. Da Soghe, "Optimizing Multichamber Work Cell Management: An Application to a DRAM Wafer Fab," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 14, No. 3, 265-272, 2001.
bulletT. Arzt, "Using AutoSched to Optimize the Production Performance of a New Semiconductor Wafer Fab." To be published in Semiconductor Fabtech, Eighth Edition, ICG Publishing, 1998. Preprint available from www.crc.de.
bulletT. Arzt and F. Bulcke, "A New Low Cost Approach in 200 mm and 300 mm AMHS." Submitted for publication in Semiconductor Fabtech, Tenth Edition, ICG Publishing, 1999. Preprint available from www.crc.de. Abstract will be available from www.fabtech.org in 1999.
bulletL. F. Atherton and R. W. Atherton, Wafer Fabrication: Factory Performance and Analysis, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1995.
bulletL. M. Aucoin (Raytheon RF Components), "The Challenges and Benefits of Running a Dual Use GaAs Foundry," Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Expo, July 9-11, 2001. 
bulletM. Aybar and K. Potti, "Case Studies in Improving Equipment Productivity in TI's DMOS5 Fab Using ToolSim," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 42-45.
bulletM. Baudin, V. Mehrotra, B. Tullis, D. Yeaman, and R. A. Hughes, "From Spreadsheets to Simulations: A Comparison of Analysis Methods for IC Manufacturing Performance," Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Semiconductor Manufacturing Science Symposium, 1992. 
bulletE. L. Bass, D. D. Pillai, and J. C. Dempsey, "300 mm Full-Factory Simulations for 90 nm and 65 nm IC Manufacturing," 2003 IEEE International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM '03), 35-38, 2003. The authors are from Intel Corp., Chandler, AZ, USA.
bulletS. M. Berlow, S. J. Hood, and C. Y. Wong, "On Improving Semiconductor Line Cycle Time without Losing Throughput," Proceedings of the IBM International Manufacturing Productivity Symposium, IBM East Fishkill, New York, October 12-15, 1993. 
bulletR. Billings, "A Proposed Semiconductor Industry Standard for Definition and Measurement of Factory-Level Productivity," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 163-168.
bulletU. S. Bititci, P. Suwignjo, and A. S. Carrie, "Strategy Management Through Quantitative Modelling Of Performance Measurement Systems," International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 69, No. 1, 15-22, 2001.
bulletJ. Bonal, C. Ortega, L. Rios, S. Aparicio, M. Fernandez, M. Rosendo, A. Sanchez, and S. Malvar, "Overall Fab Efficiency," Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE/SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference, 49-52, 1996.
bulletS. Brown, F. Chance, J. W. Fowler, and J. K. Robinson, "A Centralized Approach to Factory Simulation", Future Fab International, Vol. 3, 83-86, 1997. 
bulletP. Burggraff, "Using Factory Simulation: 'Virtual' Wafer Fabrication," Semiconductor International, 120-124, July 1994.
bulletD. Y. Burman, F. J. Gurrola-Gal, A. Nozari, S. Sathaye, and J. P. Sitarik, "Performance Analysis Techniques for IC Manufacturing Lines," AT&T Technical Journal, Vol. 65, No. 4, 46-57, 1986.
bulletM. Burman, S. B. Gershwin, C. Suyematsu, "Hewlett-Packard Uses Operations Research To Improve The Design Of A Printer Production Line," Interfaces, Vol. 28, No. 1, 24-26, 1998.
bulletE. Campbell, R. Wright, J. Cheatham, M. Schulz; J. L. Berry, "Simulation, Modeling for 300mm Semiconductor Factories," Solid State Technology, Vol. 43, No. 10, 95-100, 2000.
bulletT. A. Carbone, "Measuring Efficiency of Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations Using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)," IEEE 2000 Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC '00), 56-62, 2000. The author is from Fairchild Semicond., USA. A copy of the paper can be downloaded from the author's website.
bulletM. Caron, D. Fronckowiak, P. Hayes and P. Miller, "Mask Cycle Time and Serviceability Improvement through Capacity Planning and Scheduling Software," Proceedings of the 1997 Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC 97), Boston, MA, 58-61, 1997.
bulletF. Chance, J. K. Robinson, and N. Winter, "Getting To Good Answers: Effective Methods For Validating Complex Models," SMOMS Conference. San Francisco, CA, January, 1999. 
bulletY. S. Chang, V. Krishnamurthy, J. W. Fowler, J. Mou and R. Kim, "Laser Marking Study Proves Benefits of Simulation for Backend Tools," Solid State Technology, Vol. 44, No. 8, 85, 2001.
bulletD. W. Collins, J.-J. Flores-Godoy, K. S. Tsakalis, and F. C. Hoppensteadt, "Diffusion Bay Simulation and its Impact on the Overall FAB Performance: a Simplified Example," 2003 IEEE International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM '03), 315-318, 2003. The authors are from Arizona State Univ., Mesa, AZ, USA.
bulletThe Competitive Semiconductor Manufacturing Program, "The Competitive Semiconductor Manufacturing Survey: First Report on Results of the Main Phase," Report CSM-02, Engineering Systems Research Center, University of California, Berkeley, April 2, 1993. (Leachman and Hodges).
bulletW. W. Cooper, K. K. Sinha, and R. S. Sullivan, "Evaluating the Information Content of A Measure of Plant Output: an Application to High-Technology Manufacturing," Annals of OR, Vol. 68, No. 1, 329-360, 1996.
bulletW. W. Cooper, K. K. Sinha, and R. S. Sullivan, "Measuring Complexity on High-Technology Manufacturing: Indexes for Evaluation," Interfaces, Vol. 22, No. 4, 38-48, 1992.
bulletV. L. Crittenden, "Closing the Marketing / Manufacturing Gap," Sloan Management Review, Vol. 33, 41-52, 1992.
bulletB. Dal, P. Tugwell, and R. Greatbanks, "Overall Equipment Effectiveness As A Measure Of Operational Improvement - A Practical Analysis," International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 20, No. 11-12, 1488-1502, 2001.
bulletD. R. Delp, "A New X-Factor Contribution Measure for Identifying Machine Level Capacity Constraints and Variability," IEEE 2004 Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC '04), 334-338, 2004. Author is from Dept. of Electr. Eng., Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA.
bulletA. J. de Ron and J. E. Rooda, "Fab Performance," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 18, No. 3, 399-405, 2005.
bulletB. L. Deuermeyer, G. L. Curry, and R. M. Feldman, "An Automatic Modeling Approach to the Strategic Analysis of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities," Production and Operations Management, Vol. 2, No. 3, 1993.
bulletP. Devlin, C. Thielemier, and D. E. Wehrlin, "Lost Utilization-Constraint Performance Management," 2003 IEEE International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM '03), 51-54, 2003. The authors are from Intel Corp., Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
bulletJ. Fisher, "Use of Nonfinancial Performance Measures," Journal of Cost Management, Spring 1992, 31-38, 1992.
bulletJ. W. Fowler, S. Brown, H. Gold, and A. Schoemig, "Measurable Improvements in Cycle-Time-Constrained Capacity," Proceedings of the 6th IEEE/UCS/SEMI International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM), October 6-8, 1997, San Francisco, A21-A24. 
bulletA. C. Garavelli, "Performance Analysis Of A Batch Production System With Limited Flexibility," International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 69, No. 1, 39-48, 2001.
bulletN. Govind (The Pennsylvania State University) and D. Fronckowiak (IBM Microelectronics), "Resident-Entity based Simulation of Batch Chamber Tools in 300mm Semiconductor Manufacturing," Proceedings of the 2003 Winter Simulation Conference, S. Chick, P. J. Sánchez, D. Ferrin, and D. J. Morrice, eds., 2003.
bulletN. Govind and D. Fronckowiak, "Setting Performance Targets in a 300mm Wafer Fabrication Facility," Proceedings of the 2003 Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference, Munich, Germany, 2003. (papers/capbib/performance)
bulletN. S. Grewal, A. C. Bruska, T. M. Wulf, and J. K. Robinson, "Validating Simulation Model Cycle Times at Seagate Technology." Submitted to the 1999 Winter Simulation Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
bulletT. Guimaraes, "Field Testing of the Proposed Predictors of BPR Success in Manufacturing Firms," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 18, No. 1, 53-65, 1999.
bulletM. Gupta, H. J. Ko, and H. Min, "TOC-Based Performance Measures and Five Focusing Steps in a Job-Shop Manufacturing Environment," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 40, No. 4, 907-930, 2002.
bulletA. Hakim (Intel), "Reduce Manufacturing Non Value Added (NVA) Activities," Proceedings of the 2004 International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM 2004), Tokyo, Japan, 2004.
bulletJ. F. Hallas, J. D. Kim, C. Internicola, and C. T. Mosier, "An Investigation of Operating Methods for 0.25 Micron Semiconductor Manufacturing," Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, 1996.
bulletJ. W. Herrmann, N. Chandrasekaran, B. F. Conaghan, M. Q. Nguyen, G. W. Rubloff, R. Z. Shi, "Evaluating the Impact Of Process Changes On Cluster Tool Performance," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 13, No. 2, 181-192, 2000.
bulletJ. W. Herrmann and M. M. Chincholkar, "Reducing Throughput Time During Product Design," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 20, No. 6, 416-428, 2002.
bulletD. T. Hicks, " Time-Based Competition: Evaluating Time-To-market as a Future Factory Manufacturing Concept," SEMATECH Technology Transfer #95012673A-XFR, 1995.
bulletJoo-Pyo Hong, Jung-Kyoo Kim, Jae-Hyun Han, and Seung-Ki Chae, "Throughput Analysis and Productivity Enhancement for CVD Equipment," IEEE 2004 Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC '04), 48-51, 2004. Authors are from Semicond. Bus., Samsung Electron. Co. Ltd., Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea.
bulletS. H. Huang, J. P. Dismukes, J. Shi, Q. Su, M. A. Razzak, R. Bodhale, D. E. Robinson, "Manufacturing Productivity Improvement Using Effectiveness Metrics And Simulation Analysis," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 41, No. 3, 513-527, 2003.
bulletS. H. Huang, J. P. Dismukes, J. Shi, Q. Su, G. Wang, M. A. Razzak, and D. E. Robinson, "Manufacturing System Modeling For Productivity Improvement," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 21, No. 4, 249-259, 2002.
bulletC. M. Huettner and H. J. Steudel, "Analysis of a Manufacturing System Via Spreadsheet Analysis, Rapid Modelling, and Manufacturing Simulation," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 30, No. 7, 1699-1714, 1992.
bulletY. F. Hung and R. C. Leachman, "Reduced Simulation Models of Wafer Fabrication Facilities," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 37, No. 12, 2685-2701, 1999.
bulletJ. Hunter, D. Delp, D. Collins, and J. Si, "Understanding a Semiconductor Process using a Full-Scale Model," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 15, No. 2, 285-289, 2002.
bulletM. D. Jeng, X. L. Xie, and S. W. Chou, "Modeling, Qualitative Analysis, and Performance Evaluation of the Etching Area In An IC Wafer Fabrication System Using Petri Nets, IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 3, 358-373, 1998.
bulletK. Y. Jeong and D. T. Phillips, "Operational efficiency and effectiveness measurement," International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 21, No. 11, 1404-1416, 2001.
bulletP. Jonsson and M. Lesshammar, "Evaluation and Improvement of Manufacturing Performance Measurement Systems - The Role of OEE," International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 19, No. 1, 55-78, 1999.
bulletY. Karzhavin, Productivity Improvement Focus at White Oak Semiconductor, IEEE 2000 Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC '00), 459-465, 2000. The author is from White Oak Semiconductor, Sandston, VA.
bulletY. D. Kim, D. H. Lee, J. U. Kim, and H. K. Roh, "A Simulation Study On Lot Release Control, Mask Scheduling, And Batch Scheduling In Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Facilities," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 17, No. 2, 107-117, 1998.
bulletE. J. Koehler, T. M. Wulf, A. C. Bruska, and M. S. Seppanen, "valuation Of Cluster Tool Throughput For Thin Film Head Production," Proceedings of the 1999 Winter Simulation Conference, 1999.
bulletJ. Konopka, W. Trybula, "Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) And Cost Measurement," Proceedings of the Nineteenth IEEE/CPMT International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Symposium, Austin, TX, 137-140, 1996.
bulletC. Kraft, "Semiconductor Business, Process, Product and Fab Influence on Throughput, Cycle Time, and Chip Cost," Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE/SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference, Cambridge, MA, 119-139, 1996.
bulletR. C. Leachman, "Closed-Loop Measurement of Equipment Efficiency and Equipment Capacity," 1995 IEEE/SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference, 115-126. Also published in IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 10, No. 1, 84-97, 1997.
bulletR. C. Leachman, editor, "The Competitive Semiconductor Manufacturing Survey: Third Report on Results of the Main Phase," Report No. CSM-31, Engineering Systems Research Center, the University of California at Berkeley, 1996.
bulletR. C. Leachman and D. A. Hodges, "Benchmarking Semiconductor Manufacturing," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 9, No. 2, 158-169, 1996.
bulletY-F Lee, "The Development and Applications of Advanced Simulation Platforms for Wafer Foundry Fab with Petri Nets," Proceedings of the 2004 International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM 2004), Tokyo, Japan, 2004.
bulletP. Lendermann and B. P. Gan, H. K. Tan, Y. L. Loh, S. K. Lieu (Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing), L. F. McGinnis and J. W. Fowler, "Analysis of a Borderless Fab Scenario in a Distributed Simulation Testbed," Proceedings of the 2004 Winter Simulation Conference, Washington, DC, Dec. 5-8, 2004.
bulletM.-H. Lin and L.-C. Fu, "Modelling, Control and Simulation of an Integrated Circuit Wafer Fabrication System: A Generalized Stochastic Coloured Timed Petri Net Approach," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 38, No. 14, 3305-3341, 2000.
bulletO. Ljungberg, "Measurement of Overall Equipment Effectiveness as A Basis for TPM Activities," International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 18, No. 5-6, 495-507, 1998.
bulletA. Lockamy and M. S. Spencer, "Performance Measurement In A Theory Of Constraints Environment," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 36, No. 8, 2045-2060, 1998.
bulletE. Long, A. Misra, and J. Sztipanovits, "Increasing Productivity at Saturn," IEEE Computer Magazine, August 1998, 35-43.
bulletM. J. Lopez and S. C. Wood, "Systems of Multiple Cluster Tools: Configuration and Performance under Perfect Reliability," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 3, 465-474, 1998.
bulletM. J. Lopez and S. C. Wood, "Systems of Multiple Cluster Tools: Configuration, Reliability and Performance," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 16, No. 2, 170-178, 2003.
bulletG. T. Mackulak and P. Savory, "A Simulation-Based Experiment for Comparing AMHS Performance in a Semiconductor Fabrication Facility," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 14, No. 3, 273-280, 2001.
bulletJ. Mapes, C. New, and M. Szwejczewski, "Performance Trade-Offs In Manufacturing Plants," International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 17, No. 9-10, 1020-1033, 1997.
bulletS. J. Mason, "A Comparative Study of Four Factory Performance Simulators," Master's Thesis, Department of Operations Research, The University of Texas at Austin, 1995.
bulletA. Matsuyama and R. W. Atherton, "Experience in Simulating Wafer Fabs in the USA and Japan," Proceedings of the 1990 IEEE/SEMI International Semiconductor Manufacturing Science Symposium, 113-118, 1990.
bulletK. E. McKone, R. G. Schroeder, and K. O. Cua, "The Impact Of Total Productive Maintenance Practices On Manufacturing Performance," Journal of Operations Management, Vol. 19, No. 1, 39-58, 2001.
bulletD. J. Miller, "Simulation of a Semiconductor Manufacturing Line," Communications of the ACM, Vol. 33, No. 10, 98-108, 1990.
bulletJ. Miltenburg, and D. Sparling, "Managing And Reducing Total Cycle Time: Models And Analysis," International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 46-47, 89-108, 1996.
bulletM. Mittler, N. Gerlich and A. K. Schoemig, "On Cycle Times and Interdeparture Times in Semiconductor Manufacturing," Report No. 124, Institute of Computer Science Research Report Series, University of Wuerzburg, 1995.
bulletL. Monch, O. Rose, and R. Sturm, "Framework for the Performance Assessment of Shop-Floor Control Systems," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 95-100.
bulletL. Mönch and J. Zimmermann, "Improving the Performance of Dispatching Rules in Semiconductor Manufacturing by Iterative Simulation," Proceedings of the 2004 Winter Simulation Conference, Washington, DC, Dec. 5-8, 2004.
bulletM. Morita and E. J. Flynn, "The Linkage Among Management Systems, Practices And Behaviour In Successful Manufacturing Strategy," International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 17, No. 9-10, 967-993, 1997.
bulletA. Najmi, "Management of Cycle Time in Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication," Engineering Systems Research Center, Report No. 93-3, the University of California at Berkeley, 1993.
bulletS. Nakamura, C. Hashimoto, and O. Mori, "Precise and Flexible Modeling for Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication," Proceedings of the 1993 Winter Simulation Conference, (eds.) G.W. Evans, M. Mollaghasemi, E. C. Russel, and W.E. Biles, 804-813, 1993.
bulletS. Nakamura, C. Hashimoto, O. Mori, and J. Nose, "Discrete-Event Simulator for Evaluation of Line Performance of Semiconductor Manufacturing Lines," NTT LSI and Network Information System Laboratories, presented at SEMICON Japan, 1992.
bulletN. Nayani (Cirent) and M. Mollaghasemi (Univ. of Central Florida), "Validation and Verification of the Simulation Model of a Photolithography Process in Semiconductor Manufacturing," Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, D.J. Medeiros, E.F. Watson, J.S. Carson and M.S. Manivannan, eds., 1998.
bulletJ. M. Neve, F. D. Ray and J. P. Sitarik, "Improving the Performance of an Integrated Circuit Manufacturing Line," AT&T Technical Journal, Vol. 66, No. 5, 39-48, 1987.
bulletP. O'Neil, "Performance Evaluation of Lot Dispatching and Scheduling Algorithms Through Discrete Event Simulation," Proceedings of the 3rd International Semiconductor Manufacturing Science Symposium, Burlington, CA, 21-24, 1991.
bulletS. Pampel, J. Domaschke, and H. Jetter, "Productivity Improvement For Dry Etch Equipment Through The Application Of Simulation," Proceeding of the 2000 International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM 2000), 2000.
bulletK. Pare, U. Dierks, and H. T. LeBaron, "Using Simulation to Understand and Improve Process Tool Efficiency," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 46-51.
bulletD. E. Pederson and C. E Trout, "Demonstrated Benefits of Cluster Tool Simulation," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 58-63.
bulletA. Peikert and S. Brown, "A Rapid Modeling Technique for Measurable Improvements in Factory Performance", Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, Washington, DC, D. J. Medeiros, E. F. Watson, J. S. Carson, and M. S. Manivannan, eds., 1011-1015.
bulletT. L. Perkinson, R. S. Gyurcsik, and P. K. McLarty, "Single-Wafer Cluster Tool Performance: An Analysis of the Effects of Redundant Chambers and Revisitation Sequences on Throughput," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 9, No. 3, 384-400, 1996.
bulletD. D. Pillai, E. L. Bass, J. C. Dempsey, and E. J. Yellig, "300-mm Full-Factory Simulations for 90- and 65-Nm IC Manufacturing," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 17, No. 3, 292-298, 2004. Authors are from Intel Corp., Chandler, AZ, USA.
bulletRajesh Piplani and Sen Ann Puah, "Simplification Strategies for Simulation Models of Semiconductor Facilities," Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 15, No. 7, 618-625, 2004.
bulletK.A. Pitts, "Discrete-Event Simulation Of Wafer Fabrication Facility", Proceedings of the 1988 Winter Simulation Conference, M. Abrams, P. Haigh, and J. Comfort (eds.), pp. 712-718, 1988.
bulletL. Pivin, "Utilizing SEMI Standards to Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness for Semiconductor Equipment," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 14-23.
bulletK. Potti and S. J. Mason, "Using Simulation to Improve Semiconductor Manufacturing," Semiconductor International, 289-292, July 1997.
bulletA. Raman and D. Pillai, "E-Diagnostics: A Secure and Cost-Effective Method to Increase Factory Equipment Productivity," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 52-57.
bulletH. Rantanen, "Internal Obstacles Restraining Productivity Improvement In Small Finnish Industrial Enterprises," International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 69, No. 1, 85-91, 2001.
bulletM. A. Razzak, G. Daley, and J. P. Dismukes, "Factory Level Metrics: Basis for Productivity Improvement," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 158-162.
bulletT. M. Robert, S. A. Fischbein, M. Janakiram, and L. W. Schruben, "Resource-Driven and Job-Driven Simulations," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 78-83.
bulletS. Robinson and M. Pidd, "Provider And Customer Expectations Of Successful Simulation Projects," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 49, No. 3, 200-209, 1998.
bulletA. J. de Ron and J. E. Rooda, "Equipment Effectiveness: OEE Revisited," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 18, No. 1, 190-196, 2005.
bulletB. R. Sarker and J. A. Fitzsimmons, "The Performance of Push and Pull Systems: a Simulation and Comparative Study," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 27, 1715-1731, 1989.
bulletL. Sattler, C. R. Glassey, and B. I. Saeed, "Benchmarking Semiconductor Manufacturing Performance Using a Pairwise-Comparison Method," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 10, No. 2, 317-321, 1997.
bulletW. Scholl and J. Domaschke, "Implementation Of Modeling And Simulation In Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication With Time Constraints Between Wet Etch And Furnace Operations," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 13, No. 3, 273-277, 2000.
bulletS. T. Shikalgar and D. Fronckowiak (IBM) and E. A. MacNair (IBM T.J. Watson Research Center), "Application of Cluster Tool Modeling to a 300 mm Fab Simulation," Proceedings of the 2003 Winter Simulation Conference, S. Chick, P. J. Sánchez, D. Ferrin, and D. J. Morrice, eds., 2003.
bulletR. S. Srinivasan, "Modeling and Performance Analysis of Cluster Tools Using Petri Nets, IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 3, 394-403, 1998.
bulletR. Sturm, J. Dorner, K. Reddig, J. Seidelmann, "Simulation-based Evaluation of the Ramp-up Behavior of Waferfabs," Proceedings of the 14th Annual IEEE/SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference and Workshop, Munich, Germany, 2003.
bulletQ. Su, J. P. Dismukes, M. A. Razzak, and V. A. Ames, "Metrics for Measuring Productivity of Flexible-Sequence Cluster Tools," Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing (MASM 2002), Editors G. T. Mackulak, J. W. Fowler, and A. Schoemig, Tempe, AZ, April 10-12, 2002. 3-13.
bulletR. Suri, D. Derleth and M. Tomsicek, (and O. Balci, R. P. Sadowski, and R. E. Nance, eds.) "Modeling Manufacturing Systems Using ManuPlan and Simstarter- A Tutorial," Proceedings of the 1990 Winter Simulation Conference. 168-176.
bulletW. J. Trybula and Margaret Pratt, "Applying SEMI E10 Guidelines to Manufacturing," IEEE/CPMT International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Symposium.
bulletM.-H. Tsai, K.-S. Huang, G. Yo, and C. D. Chen, "Using TOC and Equipment Simulation Model to Resolve the Process Allocation Problem of Multi-Chamber Equipment in FAB Manufacturing," Proceedings of the 2002 International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM2002), Tokyo, Japan, 2002.
bulletB. Tullis, V. Mehrotra, and D. Zuanich, "Successful Modeling of a Semiconductor R&D Facility," Proceedings of the 1990 IEEE/SEMI International Semiconductor Manufacturing Science Symposium, 26-32, 1990.
bulletS. Venkatesh, R. Davenport, P. Foxhoven, and J. Nulman, "A Steady-State Throughput Analysis Of Cluster Tools: Dual-Blade Versus Single-Blade Robots," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 10, No. 4, 418-424, 1997.
bulletH. Vogt (Fraunhofer IMS), Discrete-Event Simulation Using SystemC: Interactive Semiconductor Factory Modeling with FabSim, Proceedings of the 2003 Winter Simulation Conference, S. Chick, P. J. Sánchez, D. Ferrin, and D. J. Morrice, eds., 2003.
bulletH. Vogt, "Synchronous Discrete Event Simulation for Fast and Efficient Simulation of a Complete Semiconductor Factory," IEEE 2003 Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC '03), 89-95, 2003. The author is from Fraunhofer IMS, Duisburg, Germany.
bulletC. A. Voss, P. Ahlstrom, K. Blackmon, "Benchmarking And Operational Performance: Some Empirical Results," International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 17, No. 9-10, 1046-1058, 1997.
bulletJ. Wang, "Gearing towards Manufacturing Costs and Throughput Efficiency using Dynamic and Static Control in Rapid Thermal Annealing Process," Proceedings of the 2004 International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM 2004), Tokyo, Japan, 2004.
bulletS. C. Wood, "Cost and Cycle Time Performance of Fabs Based on Integrated Single-Wafer Processing," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 10, No. 1, 98-111, 1997.
bulletS. C. Wood, "Simple Performance Models for Integrated Processing Tools," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 9, No. 3, 320-328, 1996.
bulletE. J. Yellig, D. A. Fox, and P. H. Tag, "Maximizing the Value of Factory Automation: 300mm Fab Capacity," Proceedings of the 2002 International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM2002), Tokyo, Japan, 2002.
bulletP. Yue and G. Kozmetsky, "Comparative Performance of Global Semiconductor Companies," Omega Vol. 26, 153-175, 1998.
bulletM. C. Zhou and M. D. Jeng, "Modeling, Analysis, Simulation, Scheduling, and Control of Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems: A Petri Net Approach," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 11, No. 3, 333-357, 1998.
bulletW. M. Zuberek, "Cluster Tools with Chamber Revisiting-Modeling and Analysis Using Timed Petri Nets," IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Vol. 17, No. 3, 333-344, 2004. Author is from Dept. of Comput. Sci., Memorial Univ., St. John's, Nfld., Canada.

 
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