3. Moore’s Law “ The amount of information storable on a given amount of silicon doubles every year.” Moore’s Law by Gordon Moore, 1964, founded Intel Technology since 1970 # of transistors per chip memory size Geometric features Technology since 1970 # of transistors per chip memory size Geometric features The Need for Speed increased exponentially decreased 1/2 every 18 months
14. AMHS Height Considerations CLEANROOM Stocker OHT AGV/ RGV/ PGV Interbay Transport Zone Overhead Intrabay Zone Process Tool Ceiling Raised Floor 6.83M 3.5M 3.5M <1.8M 0.9M 3.7M Stocker Tool Move-in ( 2.2m X 2.8m ) Operator I/O Operator I/O Optional Local Tool Buffer Optional Intrabay I/O FFU Truss 7.5M min 7.25M Waffle Slab
15. SubFab With the introduction of larger wafers, comes the problem of re-tooling . Larger and more sophisticated tools are required. More support equipment is needed. Larger tool and support equipment footprints that need more space . Does this mean; Bigger Fabs and sub-fabs? Impact: Tool Footprint