In some ways it is similar to SEMI F47 and IEC 61000-4-34, but the Samsung Power Vaccine requirements are more rigorous. Based on years of power measurements at Samsung fabs, and Samsung's unusually strict production requirements, the Samsung Power Vaccine is intended to increase tool availability.

The first generation of the Samsung Power Vaccine was often difficult for engineers to understand, due both to technical and language difficulties.

Alex McEachern of PSL is now helping develop the second generation Samsung Power Vaccine, which will include a clearer Purchase Specification, and a complete Test Specification. Drafts are available to tool engineers. Please e-mail Alex for more information. Or you can telephone...