MPW / Shuttle access
Silex Microsystems Wafer-level packaging MPW
Plan a Wafer-level packaging multi-project wafer run at Silex Microsystems through TOMPW Service. We coordinate shared-mask access, EDA sign-off, shuttle scheduling and the downstream packaging or test path for global chip teams.
Why Wafer-level packaging
Wafer-level packaging is one of the process options TOMPW coordinates as a shared-mask MPW run at the partner foundry. We handle slot selection, EDA checks and logistics so your design reaches the line on schedule.
What a Wafer-level packaging MPW at Silex Microsystems involves
A Wafer-level packaging MPW (multi-project wafer) shuttle places several customer designs on one shared mask set, so each team pays only for its portion of the wafer. TOMPW Service handles slot selection, DRC/LVS review and logistics so your GDSII reaches Silex Microsystems's line on schedule.
Step 1
GDSII & spec
Share your GDSII, target node and tape-out window.
Step 2
Slot & mask share
TOMPW books the next shuttle and aligns mask share.
Step 3
Wafer, package, test
Wafers returned, then package/test aligned as needed.
Platforms across Silex Microsystems
Foundry-level platforms, not a list of everything Wafer-level packaging offers. Which of these apply to your Wafer-level packaging run is confirmed per project.
Notes on working with Silex Microsystems
- Silex is a dedicated MEMS foundry (no standard CMOS MPW shuttle); engagements are process- and design-based.
- TOMPW can help scope a Silex MEMS program from prototyping to volume.
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Expert reviewed
This page is reviewed by Henry, CEO, TOMPW Service. Henry is the CEO of TOMPW Service and a chip-design specialist with 20 years in the semiconductor industry.
Discuss a Wafer-level packaging MPW at Silex Microsystems
TOMPW Service can coordinate a Wafer-level packaging MPW shuttle with Silex Microsystems as part of a scoped execution path.
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Working with Silex Microsystems Wafer-level packaging MPW through TOMPW
Can TOMPW arrange a Wafer-level packaging MPW shuttle at Silex Microsystems?
Yes. TOMPW coordinates Wafer-level packaging MPW and shuttle access at Silex Microsystems for overseas teams, handling slot selection, EDA checks and logistics so your design reaches the shared mask on schedule.
What does a Wafer-level packaging MPW run at Silex Microsystems typically include?
A Wafer-level packaging MPW run bundles your design onto a shared reticle with other projects, covering mask share and wafer fabrication at Silex Microsystems. Wafer-level probe is included only on the shuttles that offer it, so we confirm probe coverage for the specific run before you commit. Packaging, final test and the NTO transition are scoped separately with TOMPW.
How long does a Wafer-level packaging MPW cycle take at Silex Microsystems?
Cycle time depends on Silex Microsystems's shuttle cadence for Wafer-level packaging, usually a few months from mask data to returned wafers. Missing a window means waiting for the next one, so TOMPW recommends booking early.
What comes after a Wafer-level packaging MPW at Silex Microsystems?
After a successful Wafer-level packaging MPW, teams typically move to NTO or full-mask production. TOMPW helps plan that transition, including package selection, test development and volume ramp through Silex Microsystems and downstream partners.
PLAN & ESTIMATE
Calculators for your Wafer-level packaging MPW
Estimate dies per wafer, split shared-mask cost and model unit economics before you commit to a shuttle slot.
Die Per Wafer Calculator
Count complete dies from Shot/Field layouts with flat or notched wafer boundaries, edge clearance and optional yield estimates.
Open tool →MPW Cost Sharing Calculator
Allocate an agreed MPW shared cost by booked block area and block count, without predicting delivered dies.
Open tool →Wafer & Unit Cost Calculator
Turn a wafer run into a per-chip cost: dies per wafer, yield, packaging and test, plus a target margin.
Open tool →Tape-out Budget Estimator
Full program model: DPW, yield, packaging, HBM, test, NRE and volume → unit cost, price and gross margin.
Open tool →RELATED FOUNDRY PROFILES
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RELATED SERVICES
Services that pair with a Silex Microsystems Wafer-level packaging MPW
MPW / Fab Shuttle
Compare public shuttle windows across foundries, control first-silicon cost and move from tape-out planning to wafer delivery with one execution path.
Learn more →Full Mask / Production Foundry
Move validated designs into dedicated mask production with yield, volume and supply planning support.
Learn more →Semiconductor Packaging
Semiconductor packaging through external assembly and test providers, with TOMPW coordinating package selection, supplier review and assembly-to-test handoff.
Learn more →Test & Product Engineering
Connect CP, FT and reliability planning so packaged silicon is measurable, debuggable and ready for customer evaluation.
Learn more →Turnkey ASIC Solutions
Unify design support, tape-out, packaging, test, board work and delivery under one execution-facing partner.
Learn more →RELATED MPW NODES
Other Wafer-level packaging and Silex Microsystems MPW access pages
Browse adjacent shuttle nodes so comparison and scheduling research stays on one program path.
Silex Microsystems other nodes
Wafer-level packaging at other foundries
CROSS-FOUNDRY COMPARISON
Compare Wafer-level packaging across foundries
Wafer-level packaging MPW is offered by 2 TOMPW-supported foundries including Silex Microsystems. Use the node comparison tool to see per-foundry shuttle cadence, MPW cost-sharing and ecosystem notes side by side.