Implementation of a QML (Qualified Manufacturer's List) methodology for discrete semiconductors

Conference · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6597385

Halbleib, L L; Wormington, P S ^[1]; Lumpe, S W ^[2]; Dwyer, J P ^[3]

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1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
2. Allied-Signal Aerospace Co., Kansas City, MO (USA). Kansas City Div.
3. Alliance Electronics, Albuquerque, NM (USA)

Agencies that are prime contractors to the Department of Energy (DOE) have developed and are currently instituting a quality initiative which applies a QML-like methodology to a complete discrete semiconductor process. Our goal is to demonstrate that improving the quality of this process is a more efficient method than screening to improve the quality of the semiconductor. The QML methodology, MIL-I-38535, is used to achieve this goal for integrated circuits. Our methods, for discrete semiconductor, applies many of the principles found in this specification to provide structured continuous improvement. Improvement in product performance reduces incoming inspection requirements, resulting in reduced cost and product lead time. This paper describes our methodology for this initiative, which consists of a certification, qualification, and monitoring (CQM) program for the complete semiconductor process. This process includes all technical and administrative activities that effect the quality of a device, beginning with circuit design and ending with the installation of the manufactured device into the electronic component assembly. For the initial application, our CQM program is being implemented on a small signal transistor. Four companies are involved in the partnership: Sandia National Laboratories, a design agency and prime contractor to the DOE; Allied-Signal Aerospace Company, Kansas City Division, a production agency and prime contractor to the DOE (for electronic component assembly); Alliance Electronics, a prime contractor and supplier (for procurement and testing); and Motorola Inc., Semiconductor Products Sector, a manufacturer. 2 refs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6597385
• Report Number(s): SAND-90-2153C; CONF-901124-1; ON: DE90015715
• Resource Relation: Conference: Government microcircuit applications conference: technology strategies for the 90's, Las Vegas, NV (USA), 6-8 Nov 1990
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
42 ENGINEERING
MANUFACTURERS
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
MANUFACTURING
COMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEERING
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
MONITORING
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PROCESSING
PROCUREMENT
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
RANDOMNESS
SAMPLING
STANDARDS
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
MANAGEMENT
MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
TESTING
360601* - Other Materials- Preparation & Manufacture
990100 - Management
426000 - Engineering- Components
Electron Devices & Circuits- (1990-)