Semiconductors & Foundry Operations

How to Book MPW Service Revenue

Recording revenue generated from Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) services where multiple customers share a mask set.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Accounts ReceivableDebit45,000.00-
MPW Service RevenueCredit-45,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Recognizing revenue for providing space on a shared silicon run, typically used for prototyping or low-volume research.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Revenue recognition module linked to milestone completion in the foundry project management tool.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Comparison of revenue recognized vs. the actual tape-out date in the fab schedule.

📄 Required Documentation

MPW service agreement, GDSII file submission confirmation, and invoice.

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