Technology Transfers Opportunities, Process and Risk Mitigation Radhika Srinivasan, Ph.D. IBM
Abstract Technology Transfer is quintessential to any technology installation or semiconductor fab bring up. Whether the transfer is intra or inter company, a well planned strategy will ensure success for both the transferor and transferee.
Product Ramp TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT Manufacture Readiness Prototyping Yield and Performance Learning Technology Installation Technology Demo Element Demo Transfer of Knowledge /know-how, Processes Methodology, Designs Samples Prod 3 Product2 Technology Installation Product Product 1 To develop into similar or derive into new designs, products, processes, applications, materials or services
Within R&D Development Production Site to site External Have Made /Outsource JV /JD Licensing deal
Enabling a Semiconductor Fab.. Research & Development : Design Enablement,Materials, Process Technology and Know How Transfer Process and manufacturing Design Systems Process and manufacturing Packaging De sign center collaborators Reference design flows Libraries IP Technology design kits Design manual SPICE models Process platforms Physical Infrastructure ( Clean room, labs / Facilitization) Test, Characterization and Reliability Organization and Personnel /IT Manufacturing Process Control & Yield Methods Equipment /Tooling selection/installation IT Infrastructure, Automation, Mfg Execution Syst. Fab Operations and Management Know How Training & Skills Development Skills Identification Line Operations & Management Training Technology, Design & Yield Training Revenue Business Model, Strategy Consult Customer Base, Product Mix Consult Sustaining Research & Development Seed Project Identification Technology Transfer / Collaboration 5 5
Semiconductor Process Transfer Support Includes Proj Mgmt Transfer Infrastructure Information Repository Process Calibration Test Key/Test Chip Design and Description Parametric Testing Split Lots Calibration Wafers
Technology Transfer Methodology Product Qualification & ramp Preparation & Training Document Transfer Technology Training Installation & Debug Tool & Process Installation Single Level, Mini Loop & Integrated HW Build Tech Qual Readiness Assessment Qualification & Yield Learning Process Centering Completion Qualification Hardware Build Si Qualification Stresses Manufacturing Assessment Product Introduction Product Qualification Packaging Qualification Manufacturing Ramp
Schematic Schedule (not to scale ) Product Ramp and Qual Yield and Reliability Integrated Lots Functionality verification Mini loops Electrically testable, Also Partially processed in parent fab for matching Tool and Process Calibration Test Key/ Test Site Design Blanket wafers, Single Level Tool and Process Install Technology Training Documentation Drop
Risks and Trip-ups Technology Readiness / Maturity Adequacy of Documentation Inter/Intra-Company Culture Copy Exact vs. Fit to Fab.and everything in between Transfer Infrastructure Accountability
IBM Semiconductor Technology Overview 180 nm Faster -Cheaper Moore Generations of technology Leadership 130 nm 90 nm 2 nd Gen. H/S PDSOI H/S Silicon-on- Insulator 65 nm 45 nm Advanced Strained Silicon Low-k dielectrics + DSL 32 /28nm 22/20 nm 2 nd Gen. HiK High-K dielectric edram Ultra Low-k metal dielectrics Immersion lithography 14nm 10nm Scaled FinFET FinFET 3 rd Gen. HiK Specialty Foundry Segment More than 25 successful Semiconductor Technology Transfers worldwide ( Americas, Europe, Asia) Smarter: More than Moore Silicon technologies addressing mobile radio complexity Silicon technologies addressing high performance RF applications 10 Silicon technologies addressing tomorrow s smart applications Exploratory Technologies Feed IP/know-how into core offerings
IBM Engagement Model Overview IP Offers Highly Customizable and Flexible Options to Add Value Accelerate time to market and competitive differentiation Know how and copyrightable materials to Launch or improve product offerings Pursue new growth market opportunities Transform and differentiate products and offerings Provide comprehensive solutions vs. point product Tap expertise for exploratory research/ product development Collaborate and partner with world-class team on development of core technologies Pool resources and access IBM R&D teams, their know-how and technology Focus on your core competence Gain a competitive advantage through your direct development relationship Mitigate risks related to emerging technologies / markets Provide freedom of action to innovate, collaborate Cross license Sliver license: More than 2,000 companies have access to some or all of IBM s patent portfolio via patent licensing and business partnerships Leverage existing channels Tap into IBM s extensive business network Participate in IBM s economies of scale Association with IBM brand Go-to-market partner with worldwide sales team
Engaging with IBM Explore Opportunity Identify Capabilities Deliver Technology Go to Market Determine areas of interest Engage your related business units to explore needs Agree on specific target technology areas Identify available IBM technology and patents Determine fit within your existing product portfolio Agree on specific target technologies and patents Engage both organizations to develop transfer plan Organize, schedule and hold transfer workshop Organize and manage ongoing joint R&D activities Identify appropriate coverage model Wrap with IBM Services Leverage broader IBM team to pursue market opportunities
Diligence Patience Compromise Company Cultures Dedication Experts Passion Determination Persistence Experience Strategy Competition Creativity Client Comfort Sustained Focus on Client Transfer R&D Planning Technology Revenue Semiconductor
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