Metric · Fab Ops, Yield & Metrology
Kill ratio
The probability that a detected inline defect of a given type and size actually causes electrical failure of the die containing it. It converts inspection counts into predicted yield impact.
- Also known as
- Killer ratio, Kill rate
- Type
- Metric
- Domain
- Fab Ops, Yield & Metrology, Yield
Notes
Without kill ratios, inspection data overstates risk because most detected defects are electrically harmless nuisance.
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