Response surface methodology (RSM) explores the relationships between several explanatory variables and one or more response variables. The main idea of RSM is to obtain an optimal response using a sequence of designed experiments. This model is easy to estimate and apply, although it is only an approximation.

We have applied RSM to achieve robust solutions in technology computer-aided design, combining with modeling and optimization technologies.

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  • Y. Lu, X.-F. Xie, W.-J. Zhang, Z.-L. Yang. Device and process synthesis of semiconductor. Chinese Journal of Semiconductors, 2002, 23(7): 772-776.
  • X.-F. Xie, Y. Lu, W.-J. Zhang, Z.-L. Yang. Device robust-design by using the response surface methodology. Chinese Journal of Semiconductors, 2002, 23(8): 817-824.