| Title |
Mixed signal service and foundry - A business model for the future |
| ID_Doc |
74867 |
| Authors |
Pribyl, WA |
| Title |
Mixed signal service and foundry - A business model for the future |
| Year |
2002 |
| Published |
Informacije Midem-Journal Of Microelectronics Electronic Components And Materials, 32, 1 |
| DOI |
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| Abstract |
The semiconductor industry has undergone a significant change in its structure throughout the last decade. Considering the advent of large foundaries the future chances of small and medium sized foundaries specialised in the production of wafers for mixed signal circuits and associated services are discussed. If the mixed signal business model is developed in a proper way, e.g. not competing in the mainly digital core competence markets of the big foundaries but concentrating on specialised niches, such a model will work. For a sustainable growth scenario it is necessary to establish and maintain sufficient differentitation elements, a competitive cost structure and a credible view into a continuous development along the industry roadmap. State of the art manufacturing execution and control system are a must for foundries of any size and scope. |
| Author Keywords |
semiconductors; microelectronics; wafer production; wafer FAB; wafer fabrication; semiconductor foundries; specialized semiconductor foundries; analog-digital circuits; mixed signal circuits; digital core circuit SoC design; digital core circuit System on Chip design; competitive cost structure; vertical value chains; disintegrated value chains; individual layers of vertical value chain; (silicon wafer) fabless companies; (silicon) foundry models; IDM; Integrated Device Manufacturers; flexible scheduling process; FAB automation; FABrication automation; CLR area; CLean Room area; production costs; CP; Costs Per; CPCLR; Costs PerClean Room; GFA; Gross Fab Area; CPGFA; Costs Per Gross Fab Area; WSPW; Wafer Starts Per Week; CPWSPW; Costs Per Wafer Starts Per Week |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000177093000009 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary |
| Research Area |
Engineering; Materials Science |
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