학술논문

An Approach for Optimizing Yield of Embedded Memories on Mobile SoC Chips
Document Type
Conference
Source
2019 Electron Devices Technology and Manufacturing Conference (EDTM) Electron Devices Technology and Manufacturing Conference (EDTM), 2019. :185-187 Mar, 2019
Subject
Bioengineering
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Computing and Processing
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Engineering Profession
Photonics and Electrooptics
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Maintenance engineering
Fingerprint recognition
Random access memory
Production
Failure analysis
Data analysis
Silicon
Diagnostics
Yield
Memory Repair
Bitmap
Language
Abstract
In this paper, we present an approach to optimizing the yield of embedded static random access memories (SRAM) on mobile SoC chips. This methodology is based on new and ongoing developments in design approach, test methods, diagnosis, and data analysis which has been improved over several process nodes and fully integrated for our 7nm SoC and modem chips. In preparation for future nodes, we are developing methodologies to improve resolution of our fast diagnosis methodologies so that we can collect failing bit information during Wafer Sort and Final Test. We are also researching methods to isolate fault in logic periphery circuits to eliminate or minimize the need for electrical failure analysis such as Photoemission Electron Microscopy and Dynamic Laser Stimulation which are time and resource intensive. This paper concludes by sharing the status and promise of these ongoing developments.