Range-Aware Deep Learning Framework for Multi-Parameter Electrical Test Prediction in Semiconductor Manufacturing

  • Ji Hyun Kim
  • , Sunhyeok Hwang
  • , Jinyong Jeong
  • , Jaehoon Jeong
  • , Kyu Baik Chang
  • , Hanlim Choi
  • , Suyeon Shon
  • , Seoung Bum Kim*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In semiconductor manufacturing, accurate prediction of electrical test (ET) parameters is essential for optimizing wafer quality and production efficiency. Traditional machine learning approaches rely on hard-to-obtain metrology data or handcrafted features, limiting scalability and practical applicability. In this work, we propose a deep learning framework that predicts multiple ET parameters using only readily available fabrication (FAB) process data. Our approach addresses two fundamental challenges: the categorical and sequential nature of FAB process data and the inherent range imbalance across ET parameters. We propose a feature extraction architecture that combines an input projection layer for handling categorical data with a one-dimensional convolutional neural network-based feature extractor designed to capture sequential patterns in FAB processes. To ensure balanced optimization across ET parameters with varying ranges, we introduce a range-aware loss function that assigns parameter-specific weights based on their value range. Experimental results on real-world semiconductor manufacturing data demonstrate that our proposed method achieves superior prediction accuracy compared to conventional methods, validating our framework's effectiveness in practical semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE 21st International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, CASE 2025
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1195-1200
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798331522469
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event21st IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, CASE 2025 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: 2025 Aug 172025 Aug 21

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering
ISSN (Print)2161-8070
ISSN (Electronic)2161-8089

Conference

Conference21st IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, CASE 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period25/8/1725/8/21

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© 2025 IEEE.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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