Semiconductor Manufacturing
Supporting Semiconductor Wafer Production and Fab Efficiency
Semiconductor Fabrication Demands Reliable, High‑Quality Power
Semiconductor fabrication is a massively complex process that relies on some of the most advanced and precise equipment ever created. Lead times for chips are longer than ever, with OEMs waiting up to 70 weeks.1 An unexpected power disruption can put productivity and sensitive systems at risk — representing millions in lost revenue.
1 Jabil Inc. corporate website, “Why the Chips are Down: Explaining the Global Chip Shortage,” accessed 12/2022
An Advanced Monitoring Solution
To prevent downtime and delays, semiconductor fabs need solutions to closely monitor power quality and environmental conditions at all times.
With a proactive monitoring strategy, semiconductor manufacturers can:
Detect Subtle Power Disturbances That May Signal Larger Issues
Get Instant Alerts to Changes in Environmental Parameters
Pinpoint the Root Causes of Issues to Accelerate Repairs
Case Studies & Application Notes
Semiconductor Industry – How to Minimize Power Quality Interruptions
Project Type
Power Monitoring, Testing, and Improvement
Products Used
PQube 3, PQ1
Detected voltage sags, swells, interruptions, and impulses as short as 500 ns, enabling rapid identification of power events that disrupt semiconductor tools
Reduced unnecessary tool downtime and costly false part replacements by capturing time-stamped power quality data to quickly confirm or rule out power as the root cause
Verified SEMI F47 compliance and tool ride-through capability using controlled voltage sag testing, improving fab readiness and customer acceptance of semiconductor equipment
A Trusted Partner of the Semiconductor Industry for Nearly Two Decades
We deliver the solutions, expertise and vision to tackle the semiconductor industry’s toughest challenges.
Our monitoring tools are among the most sophisticated on the market. Get complete visibility into power and process health to take immediate corrective action before issues become critical.
Energy costs comprise up to 30% of semiconductor fab operating costs. Our best-in-class power analyzers precisely map energy use across your full facility — giving you the insights to right-size power allocation or supplement tools to optimize consumption.
Meet this important voltage sag immunity standard through on-site expert testing that identifies weak points and low- or zero-cost solutions. Our Industrial Power Corruptor certifies whether your tool can ride through voltage sags as prescribed by the SEMI F47 standard.
PQube® 3 Delivers Essential Insights for the Semiconductor Industry
Our PQube 3 power analyzers are specifically designed to meet the unique challenges of semiconductor fab. These ultra-precise instruments are capable of measuring power quality and gapless harmonics up to the 150kHz supraharmonic range. Add the ENV2 module to keep watch on temperature, humidity, pressure and vibration.
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