SEMATECH DOC ID #: 08094955A-ENG

Title: Non-Product Wafer (NPW) Tracking Guidelines

Author(s): Akihiko Ikemura;Harvey Wohlwend;

Document date: 09/25/2008

Descriptor(s): automated data collection;costs;non-product wafers;

Abstract:  This report from the MFGM033M project presents concepts and
strategies for tracking non-product wafers (NPWs) in
semiconductor fabs. It is intended to be used by device makers
and others in the industry to lower manufacturing costs.