In the News: Technology, Crica 1981

Organization Name :KLA-TencorTime Period :1980'sRelevant Date :1981-06-01

Summary : This technical paper laid out the future of yield management, covering all the issues the industry faced with defects and gave a vision for resolving them. It became the foundation on which KLA was built. Published sometime in 1981, it is a landmark in visionary work.

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KLA 200 Series Reticle ...

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KLA-Tencor - KLA 2020

30 Jun 1985

The tool that sparked the yield management revolution. ... See more

KLA Conquers the Pellic ...

16 Nov 1981

Technology, Circa 1981 – It's often the overlooked news that turn out to be critical turning points. The pellicle was one such event. Being able to inspect them was even more critical and a large barrier to o ... See more

KLA Conquers Phase Shif ...

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KLA-Tencor - KLA ADD/10 ...

01 Jan 1980

The dawn of automated inspection. KLA's mask inspection tools took over to see what humans could not, launching what would become a great company by pushing barriers aside. ... See more

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Lessons Learned at Fair ...

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Chiang Yang on What’s ...

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