Cimetrix EDAConnectTM software enables semiconductor and LED fabs to gather data from precision equipment used for wafer processing and testing. This data is vital to the fabs since they can use it to identify ways to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
The EDAConnect software enables applications to implement the client-side of the EDA SEMI standards (also known as Interface A), SEMI Standards E120, E121, E125, E128, E132, E134, E138 and E147. EDAConnect is appropriate for most EDA client applications including data collecting APC, SPC, FDC, R2R and/or database systems. EDAConnect can also be used to implement EDA Access Control List (ACL) administration; a requirement for all EDA implementations. Finally, EDAConnect can be use to implement standard or custom EDA compliance testing.
Visit the EDAConnect Resources page for more information.
EDAConnect Architecture
The EDAConnect client-side software library runs in a .NET environment. You can integrate EDAConnect with other environments and even non-Windows systems by using bridge software. Because of the high performance of EDAConnect, one Windows computer can be used as a bridge system to collect data from multiple units and types of equipment. Cimetrix Professional Services can provide EDAConnect consultation and integration services.
Features & Benefits
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Version-Independent Abstraction Layer
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Use the same application to communicate with equipment using different versions of the EDA standards. Upgrade an application to a new version of the EDA standards without changing the application.
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Built-In Web Service
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Receive data and other equipment-initiated message notification using simple .NET delegates. It could not be easier.
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Model Cache
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Minimize unnecessary communication with the equipment. View and analyze equipment models off-line.
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Easy to Use
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Establish an EDA session and gather data with minimal knowledge of the EDA standards.
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Optimized for Performance
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EDAConnect uses the CPU as efficiently as possible.
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.NET Forms and Controls
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With minimal development effort, develop applications with graphical user interface features to browse the equipment model and setup data collection.
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Sample Applications
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Use the sample application source code as a resource for application development.
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Access to Version-Specific Driver
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Testing applications can verifiy specific details of the EDA web service operations.
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Ability to have a Custom Version
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Applications can use the abstration layer with confidence even when an equipment might implement a non ISMI freeze version of the standards. This can also be used to communicate with equipment that have unusual interpretations of the EDA standard.
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Data Annotation
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Data interpretation is simplified when the application does not have to maintain association between the data collection plan and the data collection reports.
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Simple Logging
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Create SOAP message logs with minimal effort when tracking down defects.
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Runtime Schema Validation
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Because applications at any time can enable or disable schema validation for all messages (incoming and outgoing, client-initiated and equipment-initiated), it is easy to diagnose violations of the standard schemas. At the same time, EDAConnect processes messages as best it can so that data collection can continue despite the violations.
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Related SEMI Standards
- E120 Specification for the Common Equipment Model (CEM)
- E125 Specification for Equipment Self Description (EqSD)
- E132 Specification for Equipment Client Authentication and Authorization
- E134 Specification for Data Collection Management
Additional Information on the SEMI EDA Standards
Some of this information may require Acrobat Reader available for free from Adobe.
- Download the EDAConnect data sheet
- Visit the EDAConnect Resources page for more information on the product
- Download the complete white paper on the SEMI EDA Standards
- View a Presentation on SEMI EDA Standards Features & Benefits
- View the complete list of Cimetrix's SEMI EDA software products & tools
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