Abstract: A tape out template system is provided. The tape out template system comprises a template database, a query database, and a processor. The template database stores a plurality of templates for mask tooling for different manufacturing technologies. Each of the templates comprises a set of mask tooling settings for different manufacturing processes of one of the manufacturing technologies. The query database stores a hierarchy of queries addressing differences among mask tooling information of the manufacturing processes. The processor receives technology information specifying the manufacturing technology of the tape out request, selects one of the templates according to the received technology information, selects and presents at least one of the queries according to the selected template, and determines values of the mask tooling settings according to the answers to the presented queries.

Abstract: Computer-implemented tape-out form generation methods and systems. A database, comprising tape-out types, and corresponding questions and answers, is provided. The questions and the answers are generated according to historical or/and new-technological manufacturing data. The tape-out types are displayed and selected. Corresponding questions and answers of the selected tape-out type are displayed. The answers are selected and tape-out forms are generated accordingly.

Abstract: A system for multi-project wafer service is provided. The system contains integrator and designer interfaces, an account managing device, a mask tooling information processor, a mask database checking device, and a mask tooling information convertor. The integrator and the designer interfaces provide first and second users with access to the multi-project wafer service. The account managing device manages identification information and corresponding access authority. The mask tooling information processor provides a predefined form to the designer interface, receives the form containing the mask tooling information, and presents the completed form to the integrator interface. The mask database checking device compares the mask tooling information to preset data. The mask tooling information convertor converts the mask tooling information into mask tape-out information.

Abstract: Computer-implemented tape-out form generation methods and systems. A database, comprising tape-out types, and corresponding questions and answers, is provided. The questions and the answers are generated according to historical or/and new-technological manufacturing data. The tape-out types are displayed and selected. Corresponding questions and answers of the selected tape-out type are displayed. The answers are selected and tape-out forms are generated accordingly.

Abstract: A tape out template system is provided. The tape out template system comprises a template database, a query database, and a processor. The template database stores a plurality of templates for mask tooling for different manufacturing technologies. Each of the templates comprises a set of mask tooling settings for different manufacturing processes of one of the manufacturing technologies. The query database stores a hierarchy of queries addressing differences among mask tooling information of the manufacturing processes. The processor receives technology information specifying the manufacturing technology of the tape out request, selects one of the templates according to the received technology information, selects and presents at least one of the queries according to the selected template, and determines values of the mask tooling settings according to the answers to the presented queries.

Abstract: A system for multi-project wafer service is provided. The system contains integrator and designer interfaces, an account managing device, a mask tooling information processor, a mask database checking device, and a mask tooling information convertor. The integrator and the designer interfaces provide first and second users with access to the multi-project wafer service. The account managing device manages identification information and corresponding access authority. The mask tooling information processor provides a predefined form to the designer interface, receives the form containing the mask tooling information, and presents the completed form to the integrator interface. The mask database checking device compares the mask tooling information to preset data. The mask tooling information convertor converts the mask tooling information into mask tape-out information.

Abstract: A new software support system provides an efficient system of balancing demand versus supply in order to achieve maximum possible revenue in combination with the best possible customer service, this in accordance with semiconductor manufacturing principles and conventions of business operation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for a tape-out request. In one example, the method includes receiving initial information from a customer and loading a mask tooling template based on the initial information. A mask tooling form may be customized based on metal layer information provided by the customer via the mask tooling template and answers to questions provided to the customer. The method may then generate logical operations based on information received from the customer via the mask tooling form.

Abstract: An online multi-project wafer method comprises providing, via an online interface, a template, receiving, via the online interface, at least two sets of completed templates each having information descriptive of an integrated circuit, checking the received at least two sets of completed templates, providing feedback for respective ones of the at least two sets of completed templates, and integrating the information associated with the integrated circuits into one common mask set.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for a tape-out request. In one example, the method includes receiving initial information from a customer and loading a mask tooling template based on the initial information. A mask tooling form may be customized based on metal layer information provided by the customer via the mask tooling template and answers to questions provided to the customer. The method may then generate logical operations based on information received from the customer via the mask tooling form.

Abstract: A method for translating mask tooling information comprises the steps of: receiving a plurality of input mask tooling forms for fabricating a wafer, at least two of the plurality of input masking tool forms having respectively different sequences of layers; forming a template having a sequence of layers formed by the union of the different sequences of layers; and translating information from each of the input mask tooling forms to fit the template.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for sharing confidential semiconductor manufacturing information which includes an access monitor module for authorizing user access to confidential information, an information sharing module for creating a transitory link to the confidential information in response to authorization, and a transitory link maintenance module for maintaining and removing the transitory link. A user may request access to the confidential information and, upon authorization, a transitory link is created which allows the user to access the confidential information. The transitory link is then removed from the system.

Abstract: A method for translating mask tooling information comprises the steps of: receiving a plurality of input mask tooling forms for fabricating a wafer, at least two of the plurality of input masking tool forms having respectively different sequences of layers; forming a template having a sequence of layers formed by the union of the different sequences of layers; and translating information from each of the input mask tooling forms to fit the template.

Abstract: Within both a computer assisted system for assigning a production demand within a plurality of fabrication facilities and a computer assisted method for assigning the production demand within the series of fabrication facilities, there is discriminated with respect to the production demand an existing product production demand content and a new product production demand content. The former is assigned to at least one qualified fabrication facility within the plurality of fabrication facilities and the latter is assigned to only one capable fabrication facility within the plurality of fabrication facilities.