Technology, Cost and Capacity Optimization Software to Support Low-Volume Microfabrication

The proposed program will extend the CostVision technology, cost, and capacity software platform to support the needs of low-volume microfabrication. In particular, we will 1) build and demonstrate the feasibility of semiconductor technology-process models for trade-off analysis, 2) develop cost and capacity allocation methods that are flexible and leverage the CAM-I capacity model, 3) integrate the software in real-time to spreadsheets for co-simulation, and design integration infrastructure for other semiconductor IT systems, and 4) design, implement and test prototypes of advanced analysis capabilities such as sensitivity, optimization, and Monte Carlo risk analysis. Our non-profit partner, ISMI, will provide support for requirements specifications, design, and software testing. Our industrial partner, IBM Microelectronics will provide input into requirements, test cases, and usability.