Yield management system implementation with YieldWatchDog
Whether you’re switching from another yield management system (YMS) or starting fresh, here’s how deployment works, who does what, and how long it usually takes.
Two starting points
Switching software or starting fresh
Implementing YieldWatchDog uses the same steps whether you’re:
Switching from an existing system
Whether you’re making the switch from a different yield management system or your own in-house tools, we handle the integration for you. We:
- Integrate historical data
You decide how much historical data you want to load; YieldWatchDog sets no limit on database size. - Run both systems in parallel
You decide whether you want to run both systems, and for how long. - Recreate your reports and limits
We recreate the reports and limits you choose, as part of the setup.
Starting with your first yield management system
If your data is currently sitting in tester outputs, databases and files, we’ll combine it so you can see it all in one place. We:
- Find and connect your data sources
Our team will work with your sample data files (under an NDA) to have the first converters ready before your trial, so you see your own data from the start. - Help you decide what to monitor
We cover as many of your data sources as possible from the start, so you have all the information you need at your disposal. - Train your team on using YieldWatchDog
Typically during our installation week.
Addressing your concerns
Less time, effort and risk
With a DR YIELD installation you benefit from:
Low time investment for your team
Your engineers can keep working on their tasks; we take care of the heavy lifting.
Quick time to first results
The first converters are ready before your trial even starts, so you see your own data from day one and get to your first reports fast.
Keep production up and running
YieldWatchDog only reads your data, so production isn’t affected. If you want, it can also automate steps such as putting lots on hold or releasing them after recovery. We set this up with you, usually in the installation week.
Data integration
Quick, hands-off data integration
YieldWatchDog integrates your data into one consistent data model.
Prefer to do it yourself? Your own IT team can build the loaders using our documentation.
- Probe / wafer sort
- Final test
- PCM / WAT / E-test
- Defect inspection / AOI
- Inline measurement
- Equipment data
- MES data
- Metrology
- Any other numerical data
Deployment
We deploy, your team stays focused
From trial to go-live takes a few weeks: remote preparation, one installation week, then go-live. Here’s exactly what we do, and what we need from you.
Step 1
Try YieldWatchDog using your own data
Your team’s tasks
Provide sample data files after we sign NDAs.
DR YIELD’s tasks
We write the first converters for your data and set up a low-cost trial installation, so you see your own data in YieldWatchDog before you decide to buy.
Step 2
We prepare remotely
Your team’s tasks
Join one kick-off meeting, provide any further sample data and give us access to your data through a remote session, VPN or whatever your IT prefers.
DR YIELD’s tasks
We map your data sources, file formats and current systems, extend the converters to all your data and set up data loading from the sources you choose.
Step 3
We build your data model
Your team’s tasks
Review the first sample results.
DR YIELD’s tasks
We combine all your data into one consistent data model, so everything is ready before the installation week.
Step 4
Installation week and go-live
Your team’s tasks
The team you select joins our training. Compare our results with your current system or your own analyses.
DR YIELD’s tasks
One week, on site or remote: we install YieldWatchDog and train your engineers. Before go-live, we check that your yields and bins match your old system or your own figures, your data is complete, automatic import runs, and your reports, limits and alarms work. We also talk through your pain points and add charts or reports where you need them.
Step 5
We support your team
Your team’s tasks
Get in touch whenever you need help.
DR YIELD’s tasks
After go-live, your engineers ask the team that develops YieldWatchDog directly, or our local support partners near you. Support hours are included in every edition.
Security
Your data stays safe
Your yield data is among the most sensitive information in your fab. Here’s who works with it, where it goes and how it gets there.
Where your data lives
- YieldWatchDog runs on your hardware (Windows servers). A cloud server is also possible.
- The running system and your production data stay in your network.
What we access
- You choose which data we can access.
- You give access through remote sessions you control, a VPN, or on site during the installation week.
How we handle your data
- We sign an NDA before any data is exchanged, and only our project team works with your sample files or your VPN access.
- We delete all sample files after the project.
What you control after go-live
- Assign user roles and permissions, so you control who sees what.
- You decide whether we keep remote access. Most customers do, so we can do maintenance outside their working hours.
Does your IT or security team have more questions? Talk to our team before the project starts.
Changing and updating your analysis schema is never easy but with DR YIELD’s help we’ve been able to deploy our system faster than we thought possible. It’s been a great partnership!
FAQ
Questions about getting started
Don’t see your question? Ask us in a demo.
We’ve never used a yield management system. Where do we start?
Start with a low-cost trial installation on your own data. You see your own results before you decide. We write the first converters before the trial starts, which is why it’s low-cost rather than free.
What do you need from our IT team?
A Windows server, physical or virtual, sized to your data volume, and access for our team in whatever way your IT prefers.
Which test equipment and data formats do you support?
STDF/ATDF, defect inspection files, Excel, CSV, JSON, XML and other well-defined formats; more than 100 customer-specific formats are already built. If your format has a documented structure, we can very likely read it.
What does a deployment cost?
Start with a trial installation, then use YieldWatchDog on a time-based license, billed monthly, quarterly or yearly.
What should our finance team know before we start?
The trial has a transparent price that’s agreed on before you start. It needs no large upfront investment, and there are no hidden consulting fees. If you need more than your included support hours, we always ask before any work starts.