Will Future Measurement Needs of the Semiconductor Industry Be Met?
We discuss the ability of the nation's measurement system to meet future metrology needs of the semiconductor industry. Lacking an acceptable metric for assessing the health of metrology for the semiconductor industry, we identify a limited set of unmet measurement needs. Assuming that this set of needs may serve as proxy for the galaxy of semiconductor measurement needs, we examine it from the perspective of what will be required to continue the semiconductor industry's powerful impact in the world's macro-economy and maintain its exceptional record of numerous technological innovations. This paper concludes with suggestions about ways to strengthen the measurement system for the semiconductor industry.
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.
Herbert S
HS
Bennett
United States Measurement System (USMS); economic forces; measurement needs; metrology; semiconductor industry; standards; technological innovation; technology roadmaps