A unique team model for yield improvement across the fab/sort manufacturing (F/SM) to assembly/test manufacturing (A/TM) divide

Assembly output is a constraint to Intel's bottom line and manufacturing ramp capability. Fab and Sort contribute to yield loss and throughput time loss within assembly. The Fab-Sort-Assembly-Integration (FSAI) Jumbo Joint Engineering Team (JJET) was established in 1996 to address fab-to-assembly process issues. This forum has since evolved into a global team composed of essential process experts-a unique technical interface between fab/sort manufacturing (F/SM) and assembly/test manufacturing (A/TM). This paper presents the operational and structural model of the FSAI JJET. It also describes the FSAI JJET's role in the resolution of technical issues and facilitation of yield improvements across all 0.xy /spl mu/m logic technologies. Significant accomplishments are briefly presented.