Back-end production
Front-end production
Process tool automation
Semiconductor chip separation and housing integration
Semiconductor testing and sorting
Wafer fab automation
Overview
Sensor solutions for the semiconductor industry
Trends & news
Level measurement for corrosive chemicals in semiconductor wafer process plants
In many industries, challenging ambient conditions of all kinds are par for the course for production. The systems and sensors that are responsible for keeping the production process safe have to be specially protected against severe contamination or aggressive chemicals. For instance, chemicals are an unavoidable part of front-end production, where they are central to core processes such as semiconductor wafer surface finishing and cleaning.
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Inspection body and guarantor of quality for every use
Within the electronics industry, quality and precision are key factors when it comes to intelligent production concepts: The only way to ensure high levels of quality – from the individual components right through to the end product – is to keep tabs on the value creation process by continuously evaluating measurement results. Optical measurement technology from SICK combines precision and quality in one – by offering measuring instruments that are integrated directly into the production process.
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Challenges
Detecting and measuring
The semiconductor industry places very high demands on detection and measuring tasks. The task is to detect the smallest parts, such as bonding wires or challenging surfaces of semiconductor wafers. At the same time, sensors in many process machines are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. These include contact with chemicals, high temperatures and even vacuum environments. Thanks to a wide range of technology, sensor solutions from SICK easily master these challenges.
Protection
To protect people and processes, not only machines must be protected in the semiconductor industry. Safety technology is used in autonomous logistics processes as well. SICK supports semiconductor and system manufacturers with a broad range of safety solution technology. SICK also supports its customers with a comprehensive service package which includes consultation and assistance with commissioning as well as training and education.
Monitoring and controlling
Semiconductor wafers and chips must fulfill very high quality demands. The very small structures on semiconductor wafers and chips require highly accurate measurements from quality control solutions. Vision sensors and high-resolution displacement measurement sensors ensure that test and inspection systems meet these requirements.
Identifiying
Reliable object identification is a requirement for smooth production flow and forms the basis for traceability and continuous quality improvement. SICK offers a wide range of both permanently installed and mobile readers for bar codes, 2D codes and RFID technology.