K. Ramanujachar, Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ; S. Draksharam, Texas Instruments, Stafford, TX
Summary: In this contribution we explore the use of Principal Component Analysis and hierarchical clustering in the analysis of wafer level ATPG ( automatic test pattern generation) failure data. The method outlined will enable the selection of representative samples for physical failure analysis (PFA) following fault isolation with automated scan based software tools like Fast scan or Tetramax.