Abstract: A model creating device inputs process status data that are obtained in time series during a period during which each of process steps of a process is carried out and are related to status of this process, as well as inspection result data related to object articles that were processed by said process. An extracting part extracts a characteristic quantity from the process status data for every unit object article and for every process step. An analyzing part carries out an analysis by data mining by using the characteristic quantities and inspection result data in correlation with the unit object articles and creates a process-quality model that shows a relationship between the correlated characteristic quantities and inspection result data.

Abstract: A ceramic lid assembly includes an integral metallized layer provided around the periphery of a ceramic lid substrate to serve as a foundation for a solder layer. A portion of the metallized layer for contact with the ceramic lid substrate is formed from a metallized paste containing glass frits so that the metallized layer is baked to adhere to the ceramic lid by reflowed glass frits. A portion of the metallized layer for contact with the solder layer is formed from a metallized paste containing no glass frits so that substantially no void is formed in the solder layer.

Abstract: In a ceramic lid for a semiconductor package, a metallized layer is generally uniform in width and has at least one increased or reduced width portion or a plurality of increased or reduced width portions which are arranged in intervals.