Nova RACS

Advanced control database server for fleet management

Diagram Nova RACS

Nova RACS is a centrally networked server solution comprising innovative hardware and software that seamlessly integrates with a fab’s IT network to manage multiple Nova VeraFlex® systems. This is especially important in matching a fleet of tools or enabling feed forward performance options for process flows involving repetitive layers in the film stack.

Highlights and Benefits

Centrally Networked

Seamless Integration

Tool to Tool Matching

Feed-Forward Applications

Centrally Networked

Seamless Integration

Tool to Tool Matching

Feed-Forward Applications

Centrally Networked

Rack-mounted server that efficiently manages the tool fleet within a fab, since one server can connect to many tools

Seamless Integration

Seamlessly integrates with factory automation so data can be transferred easily between the host and the system

Tool to Tool Matching

Tool-to-tool matching minimizes overall measurement error. When all tools are matched, factories can send any wafer to any system and derive the same result to increase tool utilization and manufacturing line flexibility

Feed-Forward Applications

Feed-forward analysis incorporates measurement data from previous runs to determine values from the current run. This is especially valuable when some layers are duplicated through the stack, as with many multilayer film structures. Wafers can be run on any tool independent of where the first measurement was made to provide maximum production flexibility