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Standards Locale: North America
Committee: Physical Interfaces & Carriers
Place of Meeting: Adam’s Mark Hotel in Dallas, Texas
Date of Meeting: 04/09/2008
Meeting End Date: 04/09/2008
Recording SEMI Standards Staff: Paul Trio
CER Posted to Web:
Leadership Changes
Task Force Changes
* The EUV Mask Carrier and Load Port Standards Task Force updated its TFOF and changed its name to the EUV Reticle Handling Task Force

Leadership Changes
* Phil Seidel (Sematech) has resigned as leader of the EUV Reticle Handling Task Force
* The following have been identified as co-leaders of the EUV Reticle Handling Task Force:
- Long He (Sematech)
- David Halbmaier (Entegris)
- Yoshio Gomei (Canon)
- John Zimmerman (ASML)

NA PI&C Leadership:
Co-chair: Mutaz Haddadin (Intel)
Co-chair: Stephen Sumner (Entegris)
Technical Editor: Larry Hartsough (UA Associates)

TC Chapter Structure Changes
None.

Ballot Results

* Voting Period – Cycle 1 *
Document #Document TitleCommittee Approval Status
4551
Reapproval for SEMI E19.3, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 150 mm (6 inch) PortFailed – rework
4552
Reapproval for SEMI E19.2, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 125 mm (5 inch) PortFailed – rework
4553
Reapproval for SEMI E19.1, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 100 mm (4 inch) PortFailed – rework

* Voting Period – Cycle 2 *
Document #Document TitleCommittee Approval Status
4371-LI
Revision to SEMI E85, Specification for Physical AMHS Stocker to Interbay Transport System Interoperability
Line Item 1 – Decrease A1 from 375mm to 250mm
Failed – rework
4371-L2
Line Item 2 – Decrease H2 from 130mm to 100mmFailed – rework
4371-L3
Line Item 3 – Add option A’ with a decreased value for C3 of 53mmFailed – rework
4371-L4
Line Item 4 – Increase D1 from 150mm to 220mmFailed – rework
4466
New Standard: Mechanical Specification for a 150 mm EUVL Reticle SMIF Pod (Euv Pod)Failed – rework
4548
Reapprovals for SEMI E22, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Transport Module End Effector Exclusion Volume Standard and and SEMI E22.1, Cluster Tool Module Interface 300 mm: Transport Module End Effector Exclusion Volume StandardFailed – rework
4549
Reapprovals for SEMI E21, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Mechanical Interface and Wafer Transport Standard and SEMI E21.1, Cluster Tool Module Interface 300 mm: Mechanical Interface and Wafer Transport StandardFailed – rework
4550
Withdrawal for SEMI E20, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Electrical Power and Emergency Off StandardFailed – rework


Ratification Ballot Results
None.

Activities Approved by the GCS between meetings of TC Chapter meeting
None.

Authorized Activities

* * * New SNARFs * * *
Document #Document TitleTask Force
TBA
New Standard: 450mm Load Port and Interface Standard
450 mm IPIC
TBA
Revision to SEMI E84, Specification for Enhanced Carrier Handoff Parallel I/O Interface
SNARF approved by NA PIC but will be submitted to the Global Coordinating Subcommittee (GCS) for subsequent approval
E84 Revision
TBA – to be assigned

* * * Revised SNARFs * * *
Document #Document TitleTask Force
4570
New Standard: 450mm In-Fab Carrier and Interface Standard
450 mm IPIC

* * * Revised TFOFs * * *
Task ForceDetails
EUV Reticle Handling Task ForceFormerly EUV Mask Carrier and Load Port Standards Task Force. Updated charter, scope, and membership list
450mm IPIC Task ForceAdded development of carrier handoff (i.e., E84) requirements to task force scope + membership updates

* * * To be submitted for Global Coordinating Subcommittee (GCS) Approval * * *
Document #Document TitleTask Force
TBA
Revision to SEMI E84, Specification for Enhanced Carrier Handoff Parallel I/O Interface
SNARF approved by NA PIC but will be submitted to the Global Coordinating Subcommittee (GCS) for subsequent approval
E84 Revision
TBA
SEMI E1 rewrite (i.e., consolidation of SEMI E1 and its subdocuments into one standard). Revisions to:
    * SEMI E1, Specification for 3 inch, 100 mm, 125 mm, and 150 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers
    * SEMI E1.1, Standard for 3 inch Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, General Usage
    * SEMI E1.2, Standard for 100 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, General Usage
    * SEMI E1.3, Standard for 125 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, General Usage
    * SEMI E1.4, Standard for 125 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, Auto Transport Usage
    * SEMI E1.5, Standard for 150 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, General Usage
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revision to SEMI E19.1, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 100 mm (4 inch) Port
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revision to SEMI E19.2, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 125 mm (5 inch) Port
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revision to SEMI E19.3, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 150 mm (6 inch) Port
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revisions to SEMI E21, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Mechanical Interface and Wafer Transport Standard and SEMI E21.1, Cluster Tool Module Interface 300 mm: Mechanical Interface and Wafer Transport Standard
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revisions to SEMI E22, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Transport Module End Effector Exclusion Volume Standard and and SEMI E22.1, Cluster Tool Module Interface 300 mm: Transport Module End Effector Exclusion Volume Standard
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Reapproval for SEMI E20, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Electrical Power and Emergency Off Standard
PIC Committee
TBA – to be assigned


Authorized Ballots

* * * Cycle 3 for West 2008 Meeting * * *
Document #Document TitleTask Force
4133A
Revision to SEMI E47.1, Provisional Mechanical Specification for Boxes and Pods Used to Transport and Store 300 mm Wafers
300mm Wafer Carriers / Conveyor Rail WG

* * * Cycle 4 for West 2008 Meeting * * *
Document #Document TitleTask Force
4371A
Revision to SEMI E85, Specification for Physical AMHS Stocker to Interbay Transport System Interoperability
E85 Revision

* * * Blue Ballots * * *
Document #Document TitleTask Force
4570
reissue
New Standard: 450mm In-Fab Carrier and Interface Standard
450 mm IPIC
TBA
New Standard: 450mm Load Port and Interface Standard
450 mm IPIC

* * * To be submitted for GCS Approval * * *
Document #Document TitleTask Force
4466A
New Standard: Mechanical Specification for a 150 mm EUVL Reticle SMIF Pod (Euv Pod)
EUV Reticle Handling
TBA
Revision to SEMI E84, Specification for Enhanced Carrier Handoff Parallel I/O Interface
E84 Revision
TBA
SEMI E1 rewrite (i.e., consolidation of SEMI E1 and its subdocuments into one standard). Revisions to:
    * SEMI E1, Specification for 3 inch, 100 mm, 125 mm, and 150 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers
    * SEMI E1.1, Standard for 3 inch Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, General Usage
    * SEMI E1.2, Standard for 100 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, General Usage
    * SEMI E1.3, Standard for 125 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, General Usage
    * SEMI E1.4, Standard for 125 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, Auto Transport Usage
    * SEMI E1.5, Standard for 150 mm Plastic and Metal Wafer Carriers, General Usage
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revision to SEMI E19.1, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 100 mm (4 inch) Port
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revision to SEMI E19.2, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 125 mm (5 inch) Port
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revision to SEMI E19.3, Port Standard for Mechanical Interface of Wafer Cassette Transfer, 150 mm (6 inch) Port
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revisions to SEMI E21, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Mechanical Interface and Wafer Transport Standard and SEMI E21.1, Cluster Tool Module Interface 300 mm: Mechanical Interface and Wafer Transport Standard
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Revisions to SEMI E22, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Transport Module End Effector Exclusion Volume Standard and and SEMI E22.1, Cluster Tool Module Interface 300 mm: Transport Module End Effector Exclusion Volume Standard
Global PIC Maintenance
TBA
Reapproval for SEMI E20, Cluster Tool Module Interface: Electrical Power and Emergency Off Standard
PIC Committee


SNARF(s) Granted a One-Year Extension
None.

SNARF(s) Cancelled
None.

Standard(s) to receive Inactive Status
None.

Special Announcements of the Committee (Workshops, Programs, etc.)

SEMICON West 2008 Meeting Schedule [tentative]
San Francisco, California
July 13-17, 2008

San Francisco Marriott Hotel
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, California 94103

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfodt-san-francisco-marriott


Monday - July 14
    * Int’l E84 Revision (8:00am to 10:00am)
    * 300 mm Wafer Carriers TF (10:00am to 11:00am)
    * E85 Revision TF (11:00am to 12:00noon)
    * 450 mm IPIC TF (1:00pm to 6:00pm)
    * TBD: EUV Reticle Handling TF (8:00am to 5:00pm)
    * TBD: Int’l 300 mm Wafer Shipping Box TF (2 hours)
Tuesday - July 15
    * Global PIC Maintenance TF (9:00am to 10:00am)
    * 450 mm IPIC TF (8:00am to 5:00pm)

Wednesday - July 16
    * PIC Committee (8:00am to 12:00noon)


Next Meeting
None.









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