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TW201534939A
TW201534939A TW103107624A TW103107624A TW201534939A TW 201534939 A TW201534939 A TW 201534939A TW 103107624 A TW103107624 A TW 103107624A TW 103107624 A TW103107624 A TW 103107624A TW 201534939 A TW201534939 A TW 201534939A
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A binning method of chips is provided. In the method, the chips are operated on a first operating frequency to acquire first working currents of the chips, wherein the chips are located on a wafer which has not been separated. The first working currents of the chips are compared with a first threshold current corresponding to the first operating frequency to determine whether the chips pass a first current detecting process of the first operating frequency. When the chips pass the first current detecting process of the first operating frequency, a current delay value of each of the chips is determined through a process monitor of each of the chips. The current delay values of the chips are compared with a default delay value to determine the chip pass an efficiency monitor process. The chips are binned according to whether pass the first current detecting process of the first operating frequency and the efficiency monitor process.

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晶片的區分方法 Wafer discrimination method

本發明是有關於一種晶片的區分方法,且特別是有關於一種晶片探針(chip probing or circuit probing;CP)測試階段之晶片的區分方法。 The present invention relates to a method for distinguishing wafers, and more particularly to a method for distinguishing wafers in a chip probing or circuit probing (CP) test phase.

近來年,消費性電子裝置具備多樣化的功能(例如,上網、繪圖、文書、遊戲等),因此用以執行電子裝置功能的積體電路(integrated circuit;IC)或晶片(chip)(例如,中央處理器(central processor unit;CPU)、微處理器(micro processor)等)將能決定此電子裝置的處理效能的優劣。 In recent years, consumer electronic devices have various functions (for example, Internet access, drawing, writing, games, etc.), and thus integrated circuits (ICs) or chips (for example, A central processor unit (CPU), a microprocessor (microprocessor), etc., will determine the processing performance of the electronic device.

晶片是由晶圓(wafer)切割(dicing)而成。由於晶片良率以及效能會因為不同的晶片製程/半導體製程而改變,使得同一片晶圓上可能具備多種不同最高操作頻率(operating frequency)的晶片。因此,晶片製造商通常會將晶片依據其最高操作頻率分類,藉以決定晶片的優劣且以不同型號或價格販售給系統廠或消費者。然而,對於傳統的晶片區分方法而言,晶片製造商通常要經過最終測試(final test;FT)甚至是系統上板(system on board; SB)測試才能將所有晶片分類。因此,有需要提供一種快速且簡易的方法來區分晶片。 The wafer is formed by wafer dicing. Since wafer yield and performance can vary due to different wafer processing/semiconductor processes, multiple wafers with different operating frequencies may be available on the same wafer. Therefore, wafer manufacturers typically classify wafers according to their highest operating frequency to determine the pros and cons of the wafers and sell them to system plants or consumers at different models or prices. However, for traditional wafer discrimination methods, wafer manufacturers usually have to undergo final testing (FT) or even system on board; SB) test to classify all wafers. Therefore, there is a need to provide a quick and easy way to distinguish wafers.

本發明提供一種晶片的區分方法,其可在晶片探針(chip probing/circuit probing;CP)測試階段便能區分出不同操作頻率的晶片。 The present invention provides a method of discriminating wafers that can distinguish wafers of different operating frequencies during the chip probing/circuit probing (CP) test phase.

本發明提供一種晶片的區分方法,此區分方法包括下列步驟。將晶片操作於第一操作頻率,以依據此第一操作頻率獲得晶片的第一工作電流,其中晶片位於未分割的晶圓上。比較晶片的第一工作電流與第一操作頻率對應的第一門檻電流,以依據第一門檻電流判斷晶片是否通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序。當晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序時,透過各晶片中的進程監控(process monitor)單元來判斷各晶片的當前延遲值。比較晶片的當前延遲值與預設延遲值,以依據比較結果判斷晶片是否通過效率監控程序。依據第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序以及效率監控程序的通過與否來區分晶片。 The present invention provides a method of distinguishing wafers, the method of distinguishing comprising the following steps. The wafer is operated at a first operating frequency to obtain a first operating current of the wafer in accordance with the first operating frequency, wherein the wafer is on the undivided wafer. Comparing the first threshold current corresponding to the first operating current of the wafer with the first operating frequency to determine whether the wafer passes the first current detecting procedure of the first operating frequency according to the first threshold current. When the wafer passes the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency, the current delay value of each wafer is judged by a process monitor unit in each wafer. The current delay value of the wafer and the preset delay value are compared to determine whether the wafer passes the efficiency monitoring program according to the comparison result. The wafer is distinguished according to the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency and the passage of the efficiency monitoring program.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述將晶片操作於第一操作頻率,以依據第一操作頻率獲得晶片的第一工作電流包括下列步驟。依據第一操作頻率對晶片施以第一電壓。量測晶片,以依據量測結果獲得晶片的第一工作電流。 In an embodiment of the invention, the step of operating the wafer at the first operating frequency to obtain the first operating current of the wafer in accordance with the first operating frequency comprises the following steps. The wafer is subjected to a first voltage in accordance with the first operating frequency. The wafer is measured to obtain a first operating current of the wafer based on the measurement result.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述比較晶片的第一工作電流 與第一操作頻率對應的第一門檻電流,以依據比較結果判斷晶片是否通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序包括下列步驟。當晶片的第一工作電流小於第一門檻電流時,判斷晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序。換言之,當晶片的第一工作電流大於第一門檻電流時,判斷晶片未通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序。 In an embodiment of the invention, the first operating current of the comparison wafer is The first threshold current corresponding to the first operating frequency, and the first current detecting procedure for determining whether the wafer passes the first operating frequency according to the comparison result includes the following steps. When the first operating current of the wafer is less than the first threshold current, the first current detecting procedure of the first operating frequency is judged by the wafer. In other words, when the first operating current of the wafer is greater than the first threshold current, it is determined that the wafer does not pass the first current detecting procedure of the first operating frequency.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述的進程監控單元包括第一計數器、第二計數器、振盪器(oscillator)以及延遲電路,第一計數器耦接第二計數器以及振盪器,且振盪器耦接延遲電路。 In an embodiment of the invention, the process monitoring unit includes a first counter, a second counter, an oscillator, and a delay circuit. The first counter is coupled to the second counter and the oscillator, and the oscillator is coupled to the delay. Circuit.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述當晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序時,透過各晶片中的進程監控單元以判斷各晶片的當前延遲值包括下列步驟。將振盪器的振盪時脈輸入至第一計數器以及延遲電路,且延遲電路依據振盪時脈產生延遲輸出信號。將輸入時脈輸入至第二計數器,且第二計數器依據輸入時脈計數重置信號。第一計數器依據重置信號、振盪時脈及輸入時脈產生各晶片的當前延遲值。 In an embodiment of the invention, when the wafer passes the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency, the process of monitoring the current delay value of each wafer by the process monitoring unit in each wafer includes the following steps. The oscillation clock of the oscillator is input to the first counter and the delay circuit, and the delay circuit generates a delayed output signal according to the oscillation clock. The input clock is input to the second counter, and the second counter resets the signal according to the input clock count. The first counter generates a current delay value of each wafer according to the reset signal, the oscillation clock, and the input clock.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述比較當前延遲值與預設延遲值,以判斷晶片是否通過效率監控程序包括下列步驟。當當前延遲值小於預設延遲值時,判斷晶片通過效率監控程序。換言之,當當前延遲值大於預設延遲值時,判斷晶片未通過效率監控程序。 In an embodiment of the invention, comparing the current delay value with the preset delay value to determine whether the wafer passes the efficiency monitoring program includes the following steps. When the current delay value is less than the preset delay value, the wafer is judged to pass the efficiency monitoring program. In other words, when the current delay value is greater than the preset delay value, it is judged that the wafer has not passed the efficiency monitoring program.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述依據第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序以及效率監控程序的通過與否來區分晶片包括下列 步驟。當晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序且通過效率監控程序時,將晶片區分為符合第一操作頻率的第一類別。當晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序但未通過效率監控程序時,將晶片區分為符合第二操作頻率的第二類別。 In an embodiment of the invention, the first current detecting program according to the first operating frequency and the pass or fail of the efficiency monitoring program distinguish the wafers including the following step. When the wafer passes the first current detection procedure of the first operating frequency and passes the efficiency monitoring program, the wafer is divided into a first category that conforms to the first operating frequency. When the wafer passes the first current detection routine of the first operating frequency but does not pass the efficiency monitoring procedure, the wafer is divided into a second category that conforms to the second operating frequency.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述比較晶片的第一工作電流與第一操作頻率對應的第一門檻電流,以判斷晶片是否通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序之後,更包括下列步驟。當晶片未通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序時,依據第二操作頻率對晶片施以第二電壓。量測晶片,以依據量測結果獲得晶片的第二工作電流。比較晶片的第二工作電流與第二操作頻率對應的第二門檻電流,以判斷晶片是否通過第二操作頻率的第二電流檢測程序。 In an embodiment of the invention, after comparing the first threshold current corresponding to the first operating frequency of the wafer with the first operating frequency to determine whether the wafer passes the first current detecting procedure of the first operating frequency, the method further includes the following steps. . When the wafer does not pass the first current detection routine of the first operating frequency, the wafer is subjected to a second voltage in accordance with the second operating frequency. The wafer is measured to obtain a second operating current of the wafer based on the measurement result. Comparing the second operating current of the wafer with the second threshold current corresponding to the second operating frequency to determine whether the wafer passes the second current detecting procedure of the second operating frequency.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述比較晶片的第二工作電流與第二操作頻率對應的第二門檻電流,以判斷晶片是否通過第二操作頻率的第二電流檢測程序之後,更包括下列步驟。當晶片通過第二操作頻率的第二電流檢測程序時,將晶片區分為符合第二操作頻率的第二類別。 In an embodiment of the invention, after the second threshold current corresponding to the second operating frequency of the comparison wafer and the second operating frequency is determined to determine whether the wafer passes the second current detecting procedure of the second operating frequency, the method further includes the following steps. . When the wafer passes the second current detection procedure of the second operating frequency, the wafer is divided into a second category that conforms to the second operating frequency.

在本發明的一實施例中,上述比較晶片的第二工作電流與第二操作頻率對應的第二門檻電流,以判斷晶片是否通過第二操作頻率的第二電流檢測程序之後,更包括下列步驟。當晶片未通過第二操作頻率的第二電流檢測程序時,將晶片區分為未符合第一操作頻率及第二操作頻率的第三類別。 In an embodiment of the invention, after the second threshold current corresponding to the second operating frequency of the comparison wafer and the second operating frequency is determined to determine whether the wafer passes the second current detecting procedure of the second operating frequency, the method further includes the following steps. . When the wafer does not pass the second current detection procedure of the second operating frequency, the wafer is divided into a third category that does not conform to the first operating frequency and the second operating frequency.

基於上述,本發明實施例可在晶片探針測試階段時,對晶圓上的晶片施加操作頻率以判斷晶片是否通過電流檢測程序,透過各晶片中的進程監控單元判斷晶片是否通過效率監控程序,且經由電流檢測程序以及效率監控程序的通過與否來區分晶片。藉此,晶片製造商便能在晶片探針測試階段區分出符合不同最高操作頻率的晶片,以節省區分流程之成本。 Based on the above, in the wafer probe testing stage, the operating frequency is applied to the wafer on the wafer to determine whether the wafer passes the current detecting program, and the process monitoring unit in each wafer determines whether the wafer passes the efficiency monitoring program. And the wafer is distinguished by the current detection program and the passage of the efficiency monitoring program. This allows wafer manufacturers to differentiate wafers that meet the highest operating frequencies during the wafer probe test phase to save on the cost of the process.

為讓本發明的上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。 The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

S110~S190‧‧‧步驟 S110~S190‧‧‧Steps

300‧‧‧進程監控單元 300‧‧‧Process Monitoring Unit

310、330‧‧‧計數器 310, 330‧‧‧ counter

350‧‧‧振盪器 350‧‧‧Oscillator

370‧‧‧延遲電路 370‧‧‧Delay circuit

371、373‧‧‧D正反器 371, 373‧‧‧D positive and negative

S410~S470‧‧‧流程 S410~S470‧‧‧ Process

OSC_CLK‧‧‧振盪時脈 OSC_CLK‧‧‧ oscillation clock

DOS‧‧‧延遲輸出信號 DOS‧‧‧ delayed output signal

CLK‧‧‧輸入時脈 CLK‧‧‧ input clock

RST_N‧‧‧重置信號 RST_N‧‧‧Reset signal

SEL、SE‧‧‧選擇信號 SEL, SE‧‧‧ selection signal

EN‧‧‧致能信號 EN‧‧‧Enable signal

STOP‧‧‧停止信號 STOP‧‧‧ stop signal

D‧‧‧資料輸入 D‧‧‧Data input

Q‧‧‧資料輸出 Q‧‧‧ data output

SN、RN‧‧‧D正反器的腳位 SN, RN‧‧‧D flip-flops

COUNT‧‧‧計數值 COUNT‧‧‧ count value

圖1是依據本發明一實施例說明一種晶片的區分方法的流程圖。 1 is a flow chart illustrating a method of discriminating a wafer in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

圖2為門檻電流對應於所量測之多個晶片的工作電流對延遲時間模擬圖。 2 is a simulation diagram of the operating current versus delay time for the threshold current corresponding to the measured plurality of wafers.

圖3為依據本發明一實施例繪示的進程監控單元的電路示意圖。 FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of a process monitoring unit according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖4為依據本發明一實施例繪示的區分方法的流程示意圖。 FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart of a distinguishing method according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖5為依據本發明一實施例繪示的區分區塊對應於工作電流對延遲時間模擬圖之示意圖。 FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a zone partition block corresponding to an operating current versus delay time according to an embodiment of the invention.

晶片的測試流程會經過三個測試流程,這些測試流程包括晶片探針測試、最終測試以及系統上板測試。在晶片探針測試流程中,晶片製造商會對尚未切割(dicing)的晶圓進行測試(例如,記憶體內建自我測試(memory built-in self test;MBIST)、可測試性設計(Design for testability;DFT)、類比/數位測試(analog/digital test)等),且依據測試結果區分出符合第一操作頻率(operating frequency)(例如,600HMz)的第一類別的晶片。而在最終測試流程中,晶片製造商會對封裝(package)後的晶片進行測試(例如,記憶體內建自我測試、可測試性設計、類比/數位測試等),且測試封裝後的晶片是否符合第二操作頻率(例如,900MHz)的功能測試(functional test),以區分出符合小於或等於第二操作頻率(例如,800MHz或900MHz)的晶片。接著,在系統上板測試流程中,工程師將晶片裝置於電路板(circuit board)、開發板(developed board)或主機板(mother board)上,以驗證晶片的操作頻率。 The wafer testing process passes through three test processes, including wafer probe testing, final testing, and system board testing. In the wafer probe test process, wafer manufacturers test wafers that have not been diced (eg, memory built-in self test (MBIST), design for testability; DFT), analog/digital test, etc., and distinguishes the first category of wafers that meet the first operating frequency (eg, 600 HMz) based on the test results. In the final test process, the wafer manufacturer will test the packaged wafer (for example, memory built-in self-test, testability design, analog/digital test, etc.), and test whether the packaged wafer meets the requirements. A functional test of two operating frequencies (eg, 900 MHz) to distinguish wafers that are less than or equal to the second operating frequency (eg, 800 MHz or 900 MHz). Then, in the system board test process, the engineer places the chip on a circuit board, a developed board, or a mother board to verify the operating frequency of the wafer.

依據上述說明可知,晶片製造商通常要經過最終測試甚至是系統上板測試才能完成晶片區分的流程,因此晶片製造商必須耗費最終測試及系統上板測試的測試成本。因此,本發明實施例可在晶片探針(CP)測試階段便依據不同操作頻率對晶圓上的晶片進行測試,藉以區分晶圓(wafer)上的晶片的優劣,進而加速對於晶片的篩選並節省區分流程的成本。此區分方法依據操作頻率(例如,600MHz、800MHz等)取得晶圓上的晶片的工作電 流,判斷晶片的工作電流是否通過電流檢測程序,透過各晶片中的進程監控(process monitor)單元來判斷晶片是否通過效率監控程序,且依據電流檢測程序及效率監控程序的檢測結果來區分晶片。藉此,晶片製造商便能省去最終測試(final test;FT)或系統上板(system on board;SB)測試階段的區分流程之成本。 According to the above description, the wafer manufacturer usually has to go through the final test or even the system board test to complete the process of wafer differentiation. Therefore, the chip manufacturer must consume the test cost of the final test and the system board test. Therefore, in the wafer probe (CP) test stage, the wafer on the wafer can be tested according to different operating frequencies, thereby distinguishing the advantages and disadvantages of the wafer on the wafer, thereby accelerating the screening of the wafer and Save on the cost of distinguishing processes. This method of obtaining the operating power of the wafer on the wafer according to the operating frequency (for example, 600 MHz, 800 MHz, etc.) The flow determines whether the operating current of the wafer passes the current detecting program, determines whether the wafer passes the efficiency monitoring program through the process monitor unit in each wafer, and distinguishes the wafer according to the detection result of the current detecting program and the efficiency monitoring program. In this way, the chip manufacturer can eliminate the cost of the differentiation process of the final test (FT) or system on board (SB) test phase.

圖1是依據本發明一實施例說明一種晶片的區分方法的流程圖。請參照圖1,本區分方法的各個流程可依照實施情形而隨之調整,且並不僅限於此。 1 is a flow chart illustrating a method of discriminating a wafer in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1, each process of the method for distinguishing may be adjusted according to an implementation situation, and is not limited thereto.

在步驟S110中,將晶片操作於第一操作頻率,以依據此第一操作頻率獲得晶片的第一工作電流,其中晶片位於未分割的晶圓上。具體而言,依據第一操作頻率對晶片施以第一電壓。量測晶片,以依據量測結果獲得晶片的第一工作電流。舉例而言,依據800HMz的操作頻率對晶圓上的各晶片施加1.2伏特的固定電壓,且量測晶片反應於1.2伏特的電壓所產生的電流為0.12安培。 In step S110, the wafer is operated at a first operating frequency to obtain a first operating current of the wafer in accordance with the first operating frequency, wherein the wafer is on the undivided wafer. Specifically, the wafer is subjected to a first voltage in accordance with the first operating frequency. The wafer is measured to obtain a first operating current of the wafer based on the measurement result. For example, a fixed voltage of 1.2 volts is applied to each wafer on the wafer in accordance with the operating frequency of 800 HMz, and the current generated by the measurement of the wafer at a voltage of 1.2 volts is 0.12 amps.

在步驟S130中,比較晶片的第一工作電流與第一操作頻率對應的第一門檻電流,以依據第一門檻電流判斷晶片是否通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序。具體而言,當晶片的第一工作電流小於第一門檻電流時,判斷晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序。換言之,當晶片的第一工作電流大於第一門檻電流時,判斷晶片未通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序。舉例而言,當對應於操作頻率800HMz的第一門檻電流為0.18安培時,若晶片所量測得之第一工作電流為0.12安培,則判斷晶片通過第 一電流檢測程序,而若晶片所量測得之第一工作電流為0.24安培,則判斷晶片未通過第一電流檢測程序。 In step S130, the first threshold current corresponding to the first operating frequency of the wafer is compared to determine whether the wafer passes the first current detecting procedure of the first operating frequency according to the first threshold current. Specifically, when the first operating current of the wafer is less than the first threshold current, the first current detecting procedure of the wafer passing the first operating frequency is determined. In other words, when the first operating current of the wafer is greater than the first threshold current, it is determined that the wafer does not pass the first current detecting procedure of the first operating frequency. For example, when the first threshold current corresponding to the operating frequency of 800 HMz is 0.18 amps, if the first operating current measured by the wafer is 0.12 amps, the wafer is judged to pass the first A current detecting procedure, and if the first operating current measured by the wafer is 0.24 amps, it is judged that the wafer does not pass the first current detecting procedure.

需說明的是,請參照表(1),表(1)為兩個積體電路(IC)IC1、IC2(例如,800MHz/DDR1333的中央處理器(CPU))施以1.05伏特的燒機(burn-in)或可靠性測試的測試結果之範例。兩個積體電路IC1、IC2自十七點四十分開始測試,IC2的工作電流與表面溫度在每個量測時間點(例如,十七點五十分、十八點及十八點十分等)中皆比IC1的工作電流與表面溫度高。假設IC1、IC2的最高耐熱溫度為111度時,則裝置IC2的測試機台在十八點十分時便當機(hang)。由上述說明可知,當IC的工作電流越高時,可能會造成其表面溫度升高而導致機台當機。因此,本發明才會將工作電流超過門檻電流的晶片判定為未通過電流檢測程序。 It should be noted that, refer to Table (1), which applies a 1.05 volt burner to two integrated circuits (IC) IC1 and IC2 (for example, a central processing unit (CPU) of 800 MHz/DDR1333). An example of a burn-in or test result of a reliability test. The two integrated circuits IC1 and IC2 have been tested since 17:40. The operating current and surface temperature of IC2 are measured at each measuring time (for example, 17:50, 18:00 and 18:10). The grading is higher than the operating current and surface temperature of IC1. Assuming that the highest heat-resistant temperature of IC1 and IC2 is 111 degrees, the test machine of the device IC2 will be hanged at 18:00. As can be seen from the above description, when the operating current of the IC is higher, the surface temperature may rise and the machine may be down. Therefore, the present invention determines that the wafer whose operating current exceeds the threshold current is a failed current detecting routine.

此外,本發明挑選符合第一操作頻率標準的第一門檻電 流的方法包括工具模擬法、量測統計法以及系統驗證法。在工具模擬法中,利用工具模擬計算出晶片的工作電流,且將工作電流乘上倍數(大約為3)以推算門檻電流。在量測統計法中,統計多片晶圓工作電流,且依據兩倍的多片晶圓的工作電流的標準差乘上倍數(大約為1.5)以推算門檻電流。在系統驗證法中,對多個晶片(例如,三千個)施以固定電壓(例如,1伏特),而量測各晶片反應於此固定電壓的工作電流及延遲時間,且經由量測結果分析門檻電流,其中各晶片的延遲時間將於稍後說明。舉例而言,圖2為門檻電流對應於所量測之多個晶片的工作電流對延遲時間模擬圖。請參照圖2,圖2中雲朵狀範圍內為所量測之多個晶片的工作電流對延遲時間之數據,且工具模擬法、量測統計法以及系統驗證法所推算之門檻電流分別為0.170安培、0.190安培以及0.180A安培。 In addition, the present invention selects the first threshold that meets the first operating frequency standard. Flow methods include tool simulation, measurement statistics, and system verification. In the tool simulation method, the working current of the wafer is calculated by using a tool simulation, and the operating current is multiplied by a multiple (about 3) to estimate the threshold current. In the measurement statistics method, the operating current of a plurality of wafers is counted, and the threshold current is multiplied by a standard deviation (about 1.5) of the operating current of two times of multiple wafers to estimate the threshold current. In the system verification method, a plurality of wafers (for example, three thousand) are applied with a fixed voltage (for example, 1 volt), and the operating current and the delay time of each wafer reacting to the fixed voltage are measured, and the measurement result is passed. The threshold current is analyzed, and the delay time of each wafer will be described later. For example, FIG. 2 is a simulation diagram of the operating current versus delay time of the threshold current corresponding to the measured plurality of wafers. Referring to FIG. 2, the working current versus delay time of the plurality of wafers measured in the cloud-like range in FIG. 2, and the threshold current calculated by the tool simulation method, the measurement statistical method, and the system verification method are respectively 0.170. Amperes, 0.190 amps, and 0.180 A amps.

另一方面,本發明量測晶片的工作電流的量測方法包括記憶體內建自我測試(MBIST)、雙倍資料速度(double data rate;DDR)以及可測試性設計(DFT),其中本發明以可測試性設計的邏輯自我測試方法作為較佳的量測方法,以使得所量測的工作電流的差異較小且較準確,並且能夠涵蓋較多邏輯閘(例如,99%的邏輯閘)。 In another aspect, the method for measuring the operating current of the measuring wafer of the present invention comprises a memory built-in self test (MBIST), a double data rate (DDR), and a testability design (DFT), wherein the present invention The logical self-test method of the testability design is used as a better measurement method so that the measured difference in operating current is smaller and more accurate, and can cover more logic gates (for example, 99% of logic gates).

回到圖1的流程,在步驟S150中,當晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序時,透過各晶片中的進程監控單元來判斷各晶片的當前延遲值。在本實施例中,晶圓中的各晶片皆具有 至少一個進程監控單元,例如,裝置於晶片的四周的四個進程監控單元。本發明的進程監控單元除了可以對晶片進行測試以得知晶圓的整體效益之外,還能判斷各晶片的進程監控效益(例如,進程監控值(PM value))或當前延遲值(例如,傳遞延遲(propagation delay))。 Returning to the flow of FIG. 1, in step S150, when the wafer passes the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency, the current delay value of each wafer is judged by the process monitoring unit in each wafer. In this embodiment, each of the wafers in the wafer has At least one process monitoring unit, for example, four process monitoring units mounted around the wafer. The process monitoring unit of the present invention can determine the process monitoring benefit (eg, process value (PM value)) or current delay value of each wafer in addition to testing the wafer to know the overall benefit of the wafer (eg, Propagation delay).

圖3為依據本發明一實施例繪示的進程監控單元的電路示意圖。請參照圖3,進程監控單元300包括計數器310、計數器330、振盪器(oscillator)350以及延遲電路370,計數器310耦接計數器330以及振盪器350,且振盪器350耦接延遲電路370(由D正反器(flip-flop)371、373所組成)。計數器310例如是15位元的數位邏輯計數器,計數器330例如是10位元的數位邏輯計數器,而振盪器350例如是環式(ring)振盪器。 FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of a process monitoring unit according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 3, the process monitoring unit 300 includes a counter 310, a counter 330, an oscillator 350, and a delay circuit 370. The counter 310 is coupled to the counter 330 and the oscillator 350, and the oscillator 350 is coupled to the delay circuit 370 (by D The flip-flops are composed of 371 and 373). Counter 310 is, for example, a 15-bit digital logic counter, counter 330 is, for example, a 10-bit digital logic counter, and oscillator 350 is, for example, a ring oscillator.

在本實施例中,將振盪器350的振盪時脈OSC_CLK輸入至計數器310以及延遲電路370,且延遲電路370依據振盪時脈OSC_CLK產生延遲輸出信號DOS。將輸入時脈CLK輸入至計數器330,且計數器330依據輸入時脈CLK計數重置信號RST_N。計數器310依據重置信號RST_N、振盪時脈OSC_CLK及輸入時脈CLK產生各晶片的當前延遲值。舉例而言,將外部的輸入時脈CLK(例如,27MHz)輸入至計數器330,而振盪器350提供內部的振盪時脈OSC_CLK至計數器310。經由計算計數器310、330的計數值之差異,可推算出內部的振盪時脈OSC_CLK,且經由延遲電路370進行延遲而產生延遲輸出信號DOS,進而推算出晶片 的當前延遲值。需說明的是,在其他實施例中,進程監控單元可能具有不同類型的計數器、延遲電路以及振盪器,本領域據通常知識者可依據設計需求而變更。 In the present embodiment, the oscillation clock OSC_CLK of the oscillator 350 is input to the counter 310 and the delay circuit 370, and the delay circuit 370 generates the delayed output signal DOS in accordance with the oscillation clock OSC_CLK. The input clock CLK is input to the counter 330, and the counter 330 counts the reset signal RST_N according to the input clock CLK. The counter 310 generates a current delay value of each wafer according to the reset signal RST_N, the oscillation clock OSC_CLK, and the input clock CLK. For example, an external input clock CLK (eg, 27 MHz) is input to the counter 330, and the oscillator 350 provides an internal oscillation clock OSC_CLK to the counter 310. By calculating the difference between the count values of the counters 310 and 330, the internal oscillation clock OSC_CLK can be derived, and the delay output signal DOS is generated by the delay circuit 370 to generate the delayed output signal DOS. The current delay value. It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the process monitoring unit may have different types of counters, delay circuits, and oscillators, which may be changed by a person skilled in the art according to design requirements.

回到圖1的流程,在步驟S170中,比較晶片的當前延遲值與預設延遲值,以依據比較結果判斷晶片是否通過效率監控程序。具體而言,當當前延遲值小於預設延遲值時,判斷晶片通過效率監控程序。換言之,當當前延遲值大於預設延遲值時,判斷晶片未通過效率監控程序。舉例而言,當預設延遲值為35奈秒(ns)時,若進程監控單元所量測的當前延遲值為30ns,則判斷晶片通過效率監控程序,而若進程監控單元所量測的當前延遲值為36ns,則判斷晶片未通過效率監控程序。 Returning to the flow of FIG. 1, in step S170, the current delay value of the wafer and the preset delay value are compared to determine whether the wafer passes the efficiency monitoring program according to the comparison result. Specifically, when the current delay value is less than the preset delay value, the wafer is judged to pass the efficiency monitoring program. In other words, when the current delay value is greater than the preset delay value, it is judged that the wafer has not passed the efficiency monitoring program. For example, when the preset delay value is 35 nanoseconds (ns), if the current delay value measured by the process monitoring unit is 30 ns, the wafer is judged to pass the efficiency monitoring program, and if the process monitoring unit measures the current The delay value is 36 ns, and it is judged that the wafer does not pass the efficiency monitoring program.

需說明的是,本實施例中的當前延遲值可代表所屬晶片的效能,當當前延遲值越大時,晶片的效能越差。請參照表(2),表(2)為三個積體電路(IC)IC3、IC4、IC5(例如,800MHz/DDR1333的中央處理器(CPU))的燒機(burn-in)或可靠性測試的測試結果之範例。IC3的當前延遲值為20ns,則對IC3施加1.2伏特及1.05伏特皆能通過可靠性測試。IC4的當前延遲值為30ns,則對IC4施加1.05伏特未能通過可靠性測試。IC5的當前延遲值為40ns,則對IC5施加1.2伏特及1.05伏特皆未能通過可靠性測試。由上述說明可知,當當前延遲值(或進程監控值PM value)過大時會導致晶片無法通過可靠性測試。因此,本發明才會將當前延遲值超過預設延遲值的晶片判定為未通過預設延遲值。 It should be noted that the current delay value in this embodiment may represent the performance of the associated wafer, and the performance of the wafer is worse when the current delay value is larger. Please refer to Table (2), which is the burn-in or reliability of three integrated circuits (IC) IC3, IC4, IC5 (for example, the central processing unit (CPU) of 800MHz/DDR1333). An example of the test results of the test. IC3's current delay value is 20ns, and the reliability test can be passed by applying 1.2 volts and 1.05 volts to IC3. The current delay value of IC4 is 30 ns, and the application of 1.05 volts to IC4 fails the reliability test. IC5's current delay value is 40ns, and the application of 1.2 volts and 1.05 volts to IC5 failed the reliability test. As can be seen from the above description, when the current delay value (or the process monitoring value PM value) is too large, the wafer cannot pass the reliability test. Therefore, the present invention determines that the wafer whose current delay value exceeds the preset delay value is not to pass the preset delay value.

此外,本發明挑選預設延遲值的方法可參照挑選第一門檻電流的系統驗證法,經由量測多個晶片上的進程監控單元的當前延遲值而進行統計,且亦可伴隨燒機測試或可靠性測試來決定預設延遲值的大小。舉例而言,當前延遲值為20ns及25ns的晶片皆能通過施加1.2伏特及1.05伏特的電壓之燒機測試,當前延遲值為30ns的晶片僅能通過施加1.2伏特的電壓之燒機測試,而當前延遲值為40ns及45ns的晶片皆未能通過施加1.2伏特及1.05伏特的電壓之燒機測試,工程師便能依據測試結果來決定預設延遲值的大小。 In addition, the method for selecting a preset delay value according to the present invention may perform statistics by measuring a current delay value of a process monitoring unit on a plurality of wafers by referring to a system verification method for selecting a first threshold current, and may also be accompanied by a burn-in test or The reliability test determines the size of the preset delay value. For example, a chip with a current delay value of 20 ns and 25 ns can be tested by applying a voltage of 1.2 volts and 1.05 volts. A wafer with a current delay value of 30 ns can only be tested by applying a 1.2 volt voltage to the burner. Chips with current delay values of 40 ns and 45 ns are not tested by applying a voltage of 1.2 volts and 1.05 volts. Engineers can determine the preset delay value based on the test results.

在步驟S190中,依據第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序以及效率監控程序的通過與否來區分晶片。具體而言,當晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序且通過效率監控程序時,將晶片區分為符合第一操作頻率的第一類別。當晶片通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序但未通過效率監控程序時,將晶片區分為符合第二操作頻率的第二類別。舉例而言,將通過800MHz的 電流檢測程序及效率監控程序的晶片分類為符合800MHz的第一類別,而未通過效率監控程序的晶片分類為符合600MHz的第二類別。 In step S190, the wafer is distinguished according to the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency and the passage of the efficiency monitoring program. Specifically, when the wafer passes the first current detection program of the first operating frequency and passes the efficiency monitoring program, the wafer is divided into a first category that conforms to the first operating frequency. When the wafer passes the first current detection routine of the first operating frequency but does not pass the efficiency monitoring procedure, the wafer is divided into a second category that conforms to the second operating frequency. For example, it will pass 800MHz The chips of the current detection program and the efficiency monitoring program are classified into the first category conforming to 800 MHz, and the wafers not passing the efficiency monitoring program are classified into the second category conforming to 600 MHz.

藉此,晶片製造商便能在晶片探針測試階段中區分出符合不同操作頻率的晶片,在最終測試(final test;FT)流程中僅需對以區分的類別進行驗證,而節省在最終測試及系統上板(system on board;SB)測試的測試流程。 In this way, the wafer manufacturer can distinguish wafers that meet different operating frequencies during the wafer probe testing phase, and only need to verify the differentiated categories in the final test (FT) process, saving the final test. And the test flow of the system on board (SB) test.

圖4為依據本發明一實施例繪示的區分方法的流程示意圖。請參照圖4,流程S410、S420、S430、S440之詳細步驟請參照圖2中步驟S110~S190之說明,於此不再贅述。與圖2不同之處在於,當部份晶片未通過第一操作頻率的第一電流檢測程序時,本發明可將這些晶片繼續分類。在流程S460中,依據第二操作頻率對晶片施以第二電壓。量測晶片以依據量測結果獲得晶片的第二工作電流。比較晶片的第二工作電流與第二操作頻率對應的第二門檻電流,以判斷晶片是否通過第二操作頻率的第二電流檢測程序。 FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart of a distinguishing method according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 4, the detailed steps of the processes S410, S420, S430, and S440 refer to the description of steps S110 to S190 in FIG. 2, and details are not described herein again. The difference from FIG. 2 is that the present invention can continue to classify these wafers when a portion of the wafers fail the first current sensing procedure of the first operating frequency. In the process S460, the wafer is applied with a second voltage according to the second operating frequency. The wafer is measured to obtain a second operating current of the wafer based on the measurement results. Comparing the second operating current of the wafer with the second threshold current corresponding to the second operating frequency to determine whether the wafer passes the second current detecting procedure of the second operating frequency.

舉例而言,依據600HMz的操作頻率對晶圓上的各晶片施加1伏特的固定電壓,且量測晶片反應於1伏特的電壓所產生的電流為0.21安培。當對應於操作頻率600HMz的第二門檻電流為0.23安培時,若晶片所量測得之第二工作電流為0.21安培,則判斷晶片通過第二電流檢測程序,而若晶片所量測得之第二工作電流為0.26安培,則判斷晶片未通過第二電流檢測程序。 For example, a fixed voltage of 1 volt is applied to each wafer on the wafer in accordance with the operating frequency of 600 HMz, and the current generated by the measurement of the wafer at a voltage of 1 volt is 0.21 amps. When the second threshold current corresponding to the operating frequency of 600 HMz is 0.23 amps, if the second operating current measured by the wafer is 0.21 ampere, the wafer is judged to pass the second current detecting procedure, and if the wafer is measured, When the operating current is 0.26 amps, it is judged that the wafer does not pass the second current detecting procedure.

當晶片通過第二操作頻率的第二電流檢測程序時,將晶片區分為符合第二操作頻率的第二類別(流程S440)。當晶片未通過第二操作頻率的第二電流檢測程序時,將晶片區分為未符合第一操作頻率及第二操作頻率的第三類別(流程S470)。舉例而言,當晶片通過600HMz的電流檢測程序時,分類此晶片作為符合600HMz的第二類別。反之,則分類此晶片作為第三類別。 When the wafer passes the second current detecting procedure of the second operating frequency, the wafer is divided into a second category that conforms to the second operating frequency (flow S440). When the wafer does not pass the second current detecting procedure of the second operating frequency, the wafer is divided into a third category that does not conform to the first operating frequency and the second operating frequency (flow S470). For example, when the wafer passes the current detection procedure of 600 HMz, the wafer is classified as a second category that conforms to 600 HMz. Instead, the wafer is classified as a third category.

舉例而言,圖5為依據本發明一實施例繪示的區分區塊對應於工作電流對延遲時間模擬圖之示意圖。請參照圖5,雲朵狀範圍內為所量測之多個晶片的工作電流對延遲時間之數據,且第一門檻電流為0.18安培,第二門檻電流為0.23安培,且符合800MHz的預設延遲值為82ns。工作電流小於第一門檻值且當前延遲值小於預設延遲值的晶片可分類為符合800MHz或600MHz,工作電流小於第一門檻值且當前延遲值大於預設延遲值的晶片可分類為符合600MHz,工作電流介於第一門檻值及第二門檻值的晶片可分類為符合600MHz,而工作電流大於第二門檻值的晶片可分類為第三類別。 For example, FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a zone partition block corresponding to an operating current versus delay time simulation diagram according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the cloud-like range is the measured data of the operating current versus delay time of the plurality of wafers, and the first threshold current is 0.18 amps, the second threshold current is 0.23 amps, and the preset delay of 800 MHz is met. The value is 82ns. A wafer whose operating current is less than the first threshold and whose current delay value is less than the preset delay value may be classified as 800 MHz or 600 MHz, and the wafer whose operating current is less than the first threshold and whose current delay value is greater than the preset delay value may be classified as 600 MHz. A wafer having an operating current between the first threshold and the second threshold may be classified as conforming to 600 MHz, and a wafer having an operating current greater than the second threshold may be classified into the third category.

需說明的是,在其他實施例中,屬於第二類別或第三類別的晶片更可再通過與圖2中的步驟S150~S1710以及圖4中的流程S420相似的步驟,而改變預設延遲值以再對屬於第二類別或第三類別的晶片繼續分類。藉此,晶片製造商便能在晶片探測測試流程中,區分出至少三個類別的晶片。 It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the wafer belonging to the second category or the third category may further change the preset delay by using steps similar to steps S150 to S1710 in FIG. 2 and the flow S420 in FIG. The values continue to be categorized for wafers belonging to the second or third category. In this way, the wafer manufacturer can distinguish at least three types of wafers in the wafer probing test flow.

綜上所述,本發明實施例可在晶片探針測試階段時,對 晶圓上的晶片施加操作頻率以判斷晶片是否通過電流檢測程序,透過各晶片中的進程監控單元判斷晶片是否通過效率監控程序,且經由電流檢測程序以及效率監控程序的通過與否來區分晶片。藉此,晶片製造商便能在晶片探針測試階段區分出符合不同最高操作頻率的晶片,以節省區分流程之成本。 In summary, the embodiment of the present invention can be used during the wafer probe test phase. The wafer on the wafer applies an operating frequency to determine whether the wafer passes the current detecting program, determines whether the wafer passes the efficiency monitoring program through the process monitoring unit in each wafer, and distinguishes the wafer by the current detecting program and the pass or fail of the efficiency monitoring program. This allows wafer manufacturers to differentiate wafers that meet the highest operating frequencies during the wafer probe test phase to save on the cost of the process.

雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明的精神和範圍內,當可作些許的更動與潤飾,故本發明的保護範圍當視後附的申請專利範圍所界定者為準。 Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

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一種晶片的區分方法,該區分方法包括:將至少一晶片操作於一第一操作頻率,以獲得該至少一晶片的第一工作電流,其中該至少一晶片位於未分割的一晶圓上;比較該至少一晶片的第一工作電流與該第一操作頻率對應的一第一門檻電流,以判斷該至少一晶片是否通過該第一操作頻率的一第一電流檢測程序;當該至少一晶片通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序時,透過各該至少一晶片中的一進程監控單元以判斷各該至少一晶片的當前延遲值;比較該至少一晶片的當前延遲值與一預設延遲值,以判斷該至少一晶片是否通過一效率監控程序;以及依據該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序以及該效率監控程序的通過與否來區分該至少一晶片。 A method for distinguishing a wafer, the method comprising: operating at least one wafer at a first operating frequency to obtain a first operating current of the at least one wafer, wherein the at least one wafer is on an undivided wafer; a first threshold current corresponding to the first operating frequency of the at least one wafer to determine whether the at least one wafer passes a first current detecting procedure of the first operating frequency; when the at least one wafer passes The first current detecting program of the first operating frequency passes through a process monitoring unit of each of the at least one wafer to determine a current delay value of each of the at least one wafer; and compares a current delay value of the at least one wafer with a pre- Setting a delay value to determine whether the at least one wafer passes an efficiency monitoring program; and distinguishing the at least one wafer according to the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency and the pass or fail of the efficiency monitoring program. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的區分方法,將該至少一晶片操作於該第一操作頻率,以獲得該至少一晶片的第一工作電流的步驟包括:依據該第一操作頻率對該至少一晶片施以一第一電壓;以及量測該至少一晶片,以獲得該至少一晶片的第一工作電流。 The method of distinguishing the at least one wafer from the first operating frequency to obtain the first operating current of the at least one wafer, according to the method of claim 1, wherein the step of: Applying a first voltage to a wafer; and measuring the at least one wafer to obtain a first operating current of the at least one wafer. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的區分方法,其中比較該至少一晶片的第一工作電流與該第一操作頻率對應的該第一門檻電流,以判斷該至少一晶片是否通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流 檢測程序的步驟包括:當該至少一晶片的第一工作電流小於該第一門檻電流時,判斷該至少一晶片通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序;以及當該至少一晶片的第一工作電流大於該第一門檻電流時,判斷該至少一晶片未通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序。 The distinguishing method of claim 1, wherein comparing the first operating current of the at least one wafer with the first threshold current corresponding to the first operating frequency to determine whether the at least one wafer passes the first operation The first current of the frequency The step of detecting the program includes: determining, when the first operating current of the at least one wafer is less than the first threshold current, the first current detecting procedure of the at least one wafer passing the first operating frequency; and when the at least one wafer is When the first operating current is greater than the first threshold current, determining that the at least one wafer does not pass the first current detecting procedure of the first operating frequency. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的區分方法,其中該進程監控單元包括:一第一計數器、一第二計數器、一振盪器以及一延遲電路,該第一計數器耦接該第二計數器以及該振盪器,且該振盪器耦接該延遲電路。 The method of distinguishing the method of claim 1, wherein the process monitoring unit comprises: a first counter, a second counter, an oscillator, and a delay circuit, the first counter is coupled to the second counter and the An oscillator, and the oscillator is coupled to the delay circuit. 如申請專利範圍第4項所述的區分方法,其中當該至少一晶片通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序時,透過各該至少一晶片中的該進程監控單元以判斷各該至少一晶片的當前延遲值的步驟包括:將該振盪器的一振盪時脈輸入至該第一計數器以及該延遲電路,且該延遲電路依據該振盪時脈產生一延遲輸出信號;將該輸入時脈輸入至該第二計數器,且該第二計數器依據該輸入時脈計數一重置信號;以及該第一計數器依據該該重置信號、該振盪時脈及該輸入時脈產生各該至少一晶片的當前延遲值。 The distinguishing method of claim 4, wherein when the at least one wafer passes the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency, the process monitoring unit in each of the at least one wafer is used to determine each The step of at least one current delay value of the chip includes: inputting an oscillation clock of the oscillator to the first counter and the delay circuit, and the delay circuit generates a delayed output signal according to the oscillation clock; The pulse is input to the second counter, and the second counter counts a reset signal according to the input clock; and the first counter generates each of the at least the reset signal, the oscillation clock and the input clock. The current delay value of a wafer. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的區分方法,其中比較該當前 延遲值與該預設延遲值,以判斷該至少一晶片是否通過該效率監控程序的步驟包括:當該至少一晶片的當前延遲值小於該預設延遲值時,判斷該至少一晶片通過該效率監控程序;以及當該至少一晶片的當前延遲值大於該預設延遲值時,判斷該至少一晶片未通過該效率監控程序。 The method of distinguishing as described in claim 1 of the patent application, wherein the current And the step of determining the at least one wafer to pass the efficiency monitoring program includes: determining that the at least one wafer passes the efficiency when the current delay value of the at least one wafer is less than the preset delay value And monitoring the program; and when the current delay value of the at least one wafer is greater than the preset delay value, determining that the at least one wafer does not pass the efficiency monitoring program. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的區分方法,其中依據該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序以及該效率監控程序的通過與否來區分該至少一晶片的步驟包括:當該至少一晶片通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序且通過該效率監控程序時,區分該至少一晶片為符合該第一操作頻率的一第一類別;以及當該至少一晶片通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序但未通過該效率監控程序時,區分該至少一晶片為符合一第二操作頻率的一第二類別。 The distinguishing method according to claim 1, wherein the step of distinguishing the at least one wafer according to the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency and the pass or fail of the efficiency monitoring program comprises: when the at least one When the wafer passes the first current detecting program of the first operating frequency and passes the efficiency monitoring program, distinguishing the at least one wafer into a first category that conforms to the first operating frequency; and when the at least one wafer passes the first When the first current detecting program of the operating frequency does not pass the efficiency monitoring program, the at least one wafer is distinguished as a second category that conforms to a second operating frequency. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的區分方法,其中比較該至少一晶片的第一工作電流與該第一操作頻率對應的該第一門檻電流,以判斷該至少一晶片是否通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序的步驟之後,更包括:當該至少一晶片未通過該第一操作頻率的該第一電流檢測程序時,依據一第二操作頻率對該至少一晶片施以一第二電壓;量測該至少一晶片,以獲得該至少一晶片的第二工作電流; 以及比較該至少一晶片的第二工作電流與該第二操作頻率對應的一第二門檻電流,以判斷該至少一晶片是否通過該第二操作頻率的一第二電流檢測程序。 The distinguishing method of claim 1, wherein comparing the first operating current of the at least one wafer with the first threshold current corresponding to the first operating frequency to determine whether the at least one wafer passes the first operation After the step of the first current detecting process of the frequency, the method further includes: when the at least one wafer fails the first current detecting process of the first operating frequency, applying the at least one wafer according to a second operating frequency a second voltage; measuring the at least one wafer to obtain a second operating current of the at least one wafer; And comparing a second operating current of the at least one wafer with a second threshold current corresponding to the second operating frequency to determine whether the at least one wafer passes a second current detecting procedure of the second operating frequency. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述的區分方法,其中比較該至少一晶片的第二工作電流與該第二操作頻率對應的該第二門檻電流,以判斷該至少一晶片是否通過該第二操作頻率的該第二電流檢測程序的步驟之後,更包括:當該至少一晶片通過該第二操作頻率的該第二電流檢測程序時,區分該至少一晶片為符合該第二操作頻率的一第二類別。 The distinguishing method of claim 8, wherein comparing the second operating current of the at least one wafer with the second threshold current corresponding to the second operating frequency to determine whether the at least one wafer passes the second operation After the step of the second current detecting process of the frequency, the method further includes: when the at least one wafer passes the second current detecting process of the second operating frequency, distinguishing the at least one chip as a first one that meets the second operating frequency Two categories. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述的區分方法,其中比較該至少一晶片的第二工作電流與該第二操作頻率對應的該第二門檻電流,以判斷該至少一晶片是否通過該第二操作頻率的該第二電流檢測程序的步驟之後,更包括:當該至少一晶片未通過該第二操作頻率的該第二電流檢測程序時,區分該至少一晶片為未符合該第一操作頻率及該第二操作頻率的一第三類別。 The distinguishing method of claim 8, wherein comparing the second operating current of the at least one wafer with the second threshold current corresponding to the second operating frequency to determine whether the at least one wafer passes the second operation After the step of the second current detecting process of the frequency, the method further includes: when the at least one wafer fails the second current detecting process of the second operating frequency, distinguishing the at least one chip from not meeting the first operating frequency and A third category of the second operating frequency.
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