Decoupling Platform & Tool Development For Lower Coo

摘要

The rising cost of process technology development, coupled with tight margins, is making it more and more challenging for semiconductor equipment companies to rapidly and cost-effectively develop the technology needed to meet the continuing innovation demanded by Moore's Law. Traditionally, process tool manufacturers have expended a considerable portion of their R&D dollars and engineering time on platform and process development. Partnering with an engineering design house to collaboratively develop new tool platforms can help speed time-to-market and reduce overall system costs.