01 The Problem
The Risk
300mm fab VFD DC capacitors explode without warning, taking down entire production lines and forcing tool resets.
Detection Gap
A single VFD failure costs hours of production — over NT$ 5M per hour.
TSMC 300mm Fab — ABB VFD DC Capacitor Thermal Monitoring
300mm fab VFD DC capacitors explode without warning, taking down entire production lines and forcing tool resets.
02 The OctosX Solution
Sensor & Edge
Thermalpas BCT 1100-N + PT100 Class A + UL 94HB flame-retardant + IP68 + 180°C+ rated cable.
Cloud Logic & Alerting
6-channel controller integrates via RS485 into VFD-panel PLC common alarm.
03 The Outcome
Field Detection
Since 2018 deployment, over 1,000 units cumulative across the fab; individual units exceed 3 years lifetime with zero failures / zero RMA.
Quantified Impact
Direct evidence: TSMC's purchase specification names Thermalpas BCT 1100-N as a qualified supplier.
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