SEMI International Standards
Standards New Activity Report Form (SNARF)
Date Prepared: 11/15/2021Revised (if Applicable):

Document Number: 6904
SNARF for: New Standard: Guide for Reporting Performance Parameters of the Retaining Rings for Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) used in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Originating Global Technical Committee: Liquid Chemicals
Originating TC Chapter: North America
Task Force (TF) in which work is to be carried out: Chemical Mechanical Planarization Consumables (CMP-C) Task Force
Note: If a new task force is needed, also submit a task force organization form (TFOF)

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1. Rationale:
a. Describe the need or problem addressed by this activity.
(Indicate the customer, what benefits they will receive, and if possible, quantify the impact on the return on investment [ROI] if the Document is implemented.)
Manufacturers of the retaining rings that hold the wafer in place during Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP), currently only report a limited number of parameters which have now been correlated to performance within the CMP processes of semiconductor manufacturing. In addition, these parameters are not universally reported across the industry. The limited number of parameters and the absence of a universal set of these parameters hinders the ability to assess and compare performance of the retaining rings. To meet the current needs in semiconductor manufacturing and address the current gaps within the industry a consistent reporting method guide, which includes a matrix of all relevant parameters and fab performance correlation, is needed.



b. Estimate effect on industry.
1: Major effect on entire industry or on multiple important industry sectors - identify the relevant sectors
Sector or Company Information: IDMs/ODMs; manufacturers of the retaining rings for CMP; suppliers/sub suppliers for CMP ring manufacturers.

c. Estimate technical difficulty of the activity.
II: Some Difficulty - Disagreements on known requirements exist but developing consensus is possible

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2. Scope:
a: Describe the technical areas to be covered or addressed by this Document development activity. For Subordinate Standards, list common concepts or criteria that the Subordinate Standard inherits from the Primary Standard, as well as differences from the Primary Standard:
· To specify set of the parameters that are important to assess performance of CMP retaining rings in a consistent way across industry
· To provide guidance for comprehensive reporting of the parameters and test conditions for CMP retaining rings.


b: Expected result of activity
New Standard or Safety Guideline (including replacement of an existing Standard or Safety Guideline)

For a new Subordinate Standard, identify the Primary Standard here:




For Standards, identify the Standard Subtype below:
Guide

Miscellaneous (describe below):

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3. Projected Timetable for Completion:

a: General Milestones
a. Activity Start: 10/08/2021b. 1st Draft by: 01/31/2022
c. (Optional) Informational Ballot by: d. Letter Ballot by: 02/28/2022
e. TC Chapter Approval By:03/29/2022

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4. Liaisons with other Global Technical Committees/TC Chapters/Subcommittees/TFs:
a. List SEMI global technical committees, TC Chapters, subcommittees, or task forces in your or other Regions/Locales that should be kept informed regarding the progress of this activity. (Refer to SEMI Standards organization charts and global technical committee charters and scopes as needed.)
None

b. List any planned Type I Liaisons with external nonprofit organizations (e.g., SDO) that should receive Draft Documents from Standards staff for feedback during this activity and be notified when the Letter Ballot is issued (refer to Procedure Manual § 7):


c. Intercommittee Ballots:
will not be issued

Identify the recipient global technical committee(s):

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5. Safety Considerations:
The resulting document is expected:
NOT to be a Safety Guideline

NOTE FOR "to be a Safety Guideline": When all safety-related information is removed from the Document, the Document is NOT technically sound and complete - Refer to Section 15.1 of the Regulations for special procedures to be followed.

NOTE FOR "NOT to be a Safety Guideline": When all safety-related information is removed from the Document, the Document is still technically sound and complete.

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6. Intellectual Property Considerations:
Note: Both a: and b: below should be checked for Revision of existing Standard(s) and Safety Guideline(s).

a. For a new Standard or Safety Guideline and for any part to be modified or added in a Revision of published Standards and Safety Guidelines:
the use of patented technology is NOT required.

If "patented technology is intended to be included in the proposed Standard(s) or Safety Guideline(s) " is selected above, then also check one:


b. For Revision, Reapproval, Reinstatement, or Withdrawal of existing Standard(s) and Safety Guideline(s):


c. The body of the Document and any Appendices, Complementary Files, Related Information sections, or Various Materials that may or may not be a part of the Document by reference:
the incorporation of Copyrighted Item will NOT be required



NOTE FOR ‘the use of patented technology or the incorporation of Copyrighted Item(s) is NOT required’: If in the course of developing the Document, it is determined that the use of patented technology or Copyrighted Item(s) is necessary for the Document, the provisions of Regulations § 16 must be followed.

NOTE FOR ’will incorporate Copyrighted Item’: A copyright release letter must be obtained from the copyright owner prior to publication.

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7. Comments, Special Circumstances:
None.

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8. TC Member Review:
took place between (put dates below ) before approval at the TC Chapter Meeting, or

Member Review Start Date; 11/15/2021
Member Review End Date: 11/28/2021.

NOTE FOR ‘TC Member Review’ is required by the Regulations for a period of at least two weeks
before approval of a new, or a major revision of an existing, Standard or Safety Guideline. (Refer to Regulations ¶ 8.2.1)
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9. SNARF Approval Dates:
TC Chapter or GCS12/07/2021
Recorded in TC Minutes12/07/2021

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10. SNARF Extension Dates:
TC Chapter Extension Granted on
Extension Expires on
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