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Extending the Life of Existing Fabs Through Optimization
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CHARLESLYNN, PE, ADP Marshall, Tucson, AZ, USA
ABSTRACT
Under today’s economic challenges, wafer fabs must increase their productivity. Retrofitting existing manufacturing facilities is a cost effective alternative to new construction. Retrofitting provides opportunities to improve productivity through changes in products, process technology, wafer size conversions, or other enhancements. This paper presents a method for evaluating options and identifying the best solutionoperational analysis study. It also cites examples of re t rofit upgrade strategies that have proven successful for semiconductor manufacturers.
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