(July 14, 2010) — SEMI published eight new technical standards applicable to the semiconductor, MEMS, FPD and photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry. The new standards, developed by technical experts from equipment and materials suppliers, device manufacturers and other compan

By Ian McLeod, SEMI North America 2010 is a significant year in 450mm wafer standards document development. The SEMI Standards program is overseeing increasing document development activities related to 450mm-related standards reflecting the increased attention and interest being give

SEMI M76-0710:   Specification for 450 mm Diameter Mechanical Handling Polished Wafers This standard was technically approved by the global Silicon Wafer Committee. This edition was approved for publication by the global Audits and Reviews Subcommittee on April 30, 2010. Initially ava