Wafer Refurbishment Program

WaferNet’s WRP is a stand-alone, reclaim system that is part of the WaferNet suite of semiconductor logistics solutions. WRP facilitates the collection and storage of used wafers from our customers’ locations so they can ultimately be recycled as test wafers after undergoing the extensive analysis, sorting and reclaiming process.

Wafer Collection and Analysis

WaferNet conveniently retrieves used silicon wafers from our clients’ locations for data analysis, identification and sorting at our facilities. Our web-based tool provides detailed reports on the properties of each wafer including type, thickness and resistivity. These measurements and other specs are presented to our clients in a report so that they can make an informed decision on how they would like proceed in order to utilize these silicon wafers for future purposes.

Reclaiming

WaferNet leverages its exclusive industry alliances with reliable vendors specializing in the complex reclaim process of used semiconductor materials. Once our customers indicated their desired course of action, we classify their used silicon wafers into lots and send them out to our partners with a detailed description of their pedigree along with instructions on how they should be handled for refurbishment. They are then treated, stripped of excess residue and polished to near original condition.

Packaging and Storage

After processing them in their respective lots, our reclaim partner returns the silicon wafers to us in labeled cassettes with a comprehensive report that we analyze for our customers. The cassettes are then packaged and barcoded with their respective data. Finally, they are appropriately and conveniently stored at our facilities, ready to be used on demand by our clients.