1996 Electronics Industry Environmental Roadmap - Civil and ...

Appendix F. Survey of Tool Characteristics and Usage for Design-for-
Environment
Appendix F
The following survey is intended to gather feedback on design-tool features and capabilities that
would allow a designer/engineer to integrate environmental data into product/process design and
manufacturing. As environmental elements become more integral to business strategies, easy access
to data such as characteristics and toxicity of materials, emissions, and recyclability of a
product will significantly reduce the time and effort needed to incorporate this type of
information into design decisions. Tools that allow this integration are said to assist in “designfor-environment”
(DFE) and, in this survey, are referred to as “DFE Tools.”
I. General
1. At what level of system design do you operate?
___Semiconductor/IC
___Single-Chip Package
___Multichip Module
___Printed Wiring Board
___Board Assembly
___Sub-System
___System (box level)
___Other (please specify):__________________________________________
2. In your opinion, is customer perception of environmentally sensitive products important to
the marketability of your product? YES NO
3. Do you currently use DFE tools in your design process? (Tools include software, checklists,
guidelines, or other sources of design guidance) YES NO
4. If yes, which tools?
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5. If yes, how is/are the DFE tools usage integrated with product/process design at your company?
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