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Writing Problem and Hypothesis

Statements for Engineering Research(15)


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Setting of work proposal :
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Work problem :
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Quantitative specification of problem :

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Importance of problem :
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Project need : ,
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Work objective : ?
Methodology to achieve objective
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Anticipated results :
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Contribution to field :
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WSNs have been extensively studied owing to the
potential applications such as in military surveillance, elderly health
care and house security. WSN devices largely operate under resource-
limited conditions. Computing capability, energy, and communication
bandwidth are the most precious resources. However,
a secure and energy-aware communication protocol on WSN is still
unavailable for practical applications. (NOTE : Add 3-4 more
sentences that describe characteristics of the problem or statistics that
reflect its severity) Although the S-MAC protocol
developed by We Ye et al. presents an example of specific research
interests, the protocol addresses only energy conservation and self-
configuration-related issues. Applying the S-MAC
protocol to conjugate with other security protocols increases the
connection delay of WSN by roughly 30-50%, making it impossible to
establish a reliable and efficient WSN. Therefore, a
novel security protocol must be developed, capable of cooperating
efficiently with other energy-conserving communication protocols.
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A novel security protocol can be developed, capable of
cooperating efficiently with other energy-conserving communication
protocols. To do so, a complex WSN can be
constructed to function as the operating platform. Next, the
performance of three communication protocols can be evaluated when
operating with several security protocols, including the proposed one.
Moreover, the drained energy and timing cost can be compared
statistically to yield the simulation results. As anticipated,
the power consumption does not increase, and the overhead on
connection delay is under 20%. Importantly, the proposed
protocol can be adopted to establish the foundation of energy-efficient
and dependable WSNs. (NOTE : Add 2-3 more sentences that
describe more thoroughly how the proposed method contributes to a
particular field or sector)
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Time-to-market delivery in semiconductor
manufacturing is of priority concern in advanced R&D technology
development. Ensuring that products reach time-to-market
delivery goals requires that operational managers and fabrication
(fab) personnel fully support R&D experimental lots (R&D Lot).
Nevertheless, capacity shortage in a wafer fab fails to comply
with output requirements of customers, leading to delays in the
R&D lot schedule and the overall project.
Although an output-driven fab normally adopts Move and Turn
Rates as key performance indicators (KPI), such indicators fail to
assess the actual performance of R&D lots in monitoring R&D
experiments and ensuring (exact OR prompt) experimental
delivery. Fab managers are also interested in the overall R&D
cycle time instead of local movement and turn rate indices,
subsequently creating a conflict among indices between R&D
and fab operations.
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For instance, the error rate exceeds 25%
when using the conventional method of T/R or Cycle time per
mask layer (days). Although managers are also concerned with
solutions, the long cycle time of a R&D lot creates vague
responsibilities the wafer fab and R&D, necessitating the
development of a feasible cycle time model.
As for the total cycle time of a R&D Lot, TCTRD, consists of
fab-run RD lot time (TCTFab) and R&D development handling
time (HT_RD). Restated, TCTRD= TCTFab + HT_RD. Vague
responsibilities and inadequate indices may delay the lot
schedule and impede time-to-market delivery of advanced
technology products. Therefore, in addition to
constructing an effective performance index, researchers must
develop an optimal R&D Lot cycle time reduction model capable
of executing timely, effective and clearly defined measures to
achieve project cycle time, regardless of whether in R&D or in a
wafer fab.
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In addition to constructing an effective
performance index, researchers can develop an optimal
R&D Lot cycle time reduction model capable of executing
timely, effective and clearly defined measures to achieve
project cycle time, regardless of whether in R&D or in a
wafer fab. To do so, X-factors can be
modified to determine the R&D cycle time and derive the F-
factor. Based on the two factors, a model can then be
constructed to shorten technology development time, and
continuously improve quality control by using the SPC chart
as a monitoring mechanism. Next, the X-factor (XFab),
excluding R&D handling time (HT_RD), can be used to
determine the on-time delivery performance of a wafer fab
for an advanced R&D technology. Additionally, the F-factor
can be used to monitor the maturation process of advanced
R&D technology manufacturing and reduce lot inventory
costs.
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As anticipated, the proposed performance
indices can be used to accurately forecast the R&D lot
schedule, shorten lot cycle time and ensure time-to-market
delivery of advanced technology products. KPI design
provides global optimization benefits that link R&D and the
wafer fab. The proposed performance index
can ultimately shorten R&D cycle time and enhance the on-
time delivery of advanced technology products by fab-run
R&D Lots. Given R&D technology trends to enhance
product quality and manufacturing maturity through KPI
design, enterprises can exploit these factors to upgrade
operational performance in semiconductor manufacturing.
(NOTE : Add an addition 1-2 more sentences that
describe more thoroughly how the proposed method
contributes to a particular field or sector)
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