When the chips are down, Q-YIELD® 4.2 delivers. Quadrillion Corp. launches Intranet support for their semiconductor improvement software

In the Semiconductor and related manufacturing industries creating high yields can be elusive but Quadrillion Corporation is aiming to change that by arming yield engineers and 'fab' managers with a very effective but simple to use tool. Built upon the success of previous versions of Q-YIELD. The introduction of V4.2 enables easy data connection by allowing the importation of critical data into this revolutionary program through the corporate intranet. This program built upon the easy to use paradigm therefore ensures an easy deployment with a reduced administration burden, and provides very rapid answers.

When the chips are down, Q-YIELD® 4.2 delivers.
Quadrillion Corp. launches Intranet support for their semiconductor improvement software

Kanata, Ontario, February, 2002 -- Quadrillion Corporation announces the Intranet version of its, state-of-the art semiconductor yield improvement software, Q-YIELD.

Creating high yields can be elusive but Quadrillion Corporation is aiming to change that by arming yield engineers and 'fab' managers with a very effective but simple to use tool.

Built upon the success of previous versions of Q-YIELD. The introduction of V4.2 enables easy data connection by allowing the importation of critical data into this revolutionary program through the corporate intranet. This program therefore ensures an easy deployment with a reduced administration burden.

The solution offered speeds up connectivity and places data control in the hands of the IT departments, without restricting users capability - the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) coupled with statistics to unlock answers from the vast amounts of production data.

"Q-YIELD is currently in use by 3 of the top 5 semiconductor manufacturers in the world and is being evaluated extensively. Our customers want a more automated and integrated yield analysis system so they can quickly and cost effectively, identify causes of yield loss," said Quadrillion founder and president Les Horn. The introduction of Q-YIELD 4.2, extends this capability."

During an evaluation by a leading semiconductor manufacturer, an intensive 16 person/week analysis to find the cause of a yield problem was identified completely by one engineer in less than a day using Q-YIELD -- they subsequently made the tool available to the entire yield team.

Q-YIELD has assisted us in determining which parameters are most likely related to the yield fallout we see on the sort floor. Q-YIELD reduces the time to digest the parametric and sort test results from hours to minutes," Motorola Yield Engineer.

"I think the user interface is very good; easy to submit a problem, adjust
problem definition, test out hypothesis, etc..." Jacques L. Zarlink Semiconductor previously Mitel.
Q-YIELD was created from conception to be very straightforward to use, because time is better spent solving production problems rather than learning new software packages. Each analysis automatically produces a detailed report at the push of a button. Not only does the report contain important information on the analysis itself; it also includes an in-depth guide to interpreting your results.

Our latest version builds on our past successes. Q-YIELD 4.2 gives the user easier access to the fabwide data without risking accidental corruption and gives IT departments the ability to control access to authorized users.

Major features:
   Data access through Intranet connection
   Support for all high level data types such as:
   Parametric Measurements or Equipment ID's.
   Run analyses in batches or one by one.
   Improve yields by finding previously hidden relationships quickly.
   Utilize all your data resources to solve problems faster.
   Command line interface for rapid analysis.
   Conduct more thorough analyses of all variables for complex relationships.
   Comprehensives on-line help plus; dynamic on-screen manual.
   Visualize results with frequency, line and scatter plots.
   Zoomable graphics.
   Print graphs in color or black and white.
   Very extensive reporting.
   Automatic FREE upgrade for customers on support contract.

Q-YIELD is the registered trademark of Quadrillion Corporation and is now being sold worldwide directly.

About Quadrillion Corporation
Founded in 1993, Quadrillion Corporation develops advanced yield improvement software for semiconductor manufacturers. Our products and services help manufacturers improve semiconductor processes by turning production data into valuable process knowledge.
Our flagship product, Q-YIELD, is designed to identify reasons for process variations. It is in use in fabs and foundries in North America, Europe and Asia. Additional information is available at Quadrillions website www.quadrillion.com.

For more information, contact:
Les Horn President
Quadrillion Corporation
613-832-3393
les@quadrillion.com