In-line RF Device Testing for Monitoring a High Volume GaAs HBT Production Line

Cristian Cismaru, Hal Banbrook, Peter J. Zampardi, Jing Li, James W. Penney, and Charles McGuire* 
Sun, Sun, Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
2427 Hillcrest Drive, Newbury Park, CA  91320  Phone: 805-480-4600  cristian.cismaru@skyworksinc.com, 805.480.4663

*PrivaSys, Inc.,
Newbury Park, CA 91320

We demonstrate an RF test system calibration in GHz frequency domain that utilizes calibration structures integrated on wafer along with test devices.  The success of this method allowed us to develop very accurate, fully automated, in-line RF test systems and methodology, including a hybrid-pi device model extraction, suitable for a high volume GaAs HBT manufacturing facility. 

Keywords:  GaAs, HBT, RF test, on-wafer calibration, hybrid-pi model

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