Innovative plug-and-play device helps perform comprehensive equipment compliance testing for automatic carrier delivery in automated fabs
Agileo Automation , a leading provider of control and connectivity solutions for global semiconductor equipment manufacturers, launches the E84 PIO Box on booth #C2848. This portable device provides a new lightweight interface for fab personnel to test semiconductor equipment software for compliance with SEMI ’s E84 and GEM300 suite of standards for automated carrier delivery.
It improves readability, identification and validation of E84 signal exchanges and functional aspects in cleanrooms or workshops. Integrated with Agileo Automation’s Speech Scenario software, which emulates the fab host and validates the SECS/GEM interface with pre-defined test scenarios, the E84 PIO Box can easily emulate automated carrier delivery systems such as overhead hoists or automated guided vehicles.
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It is capable of detecting non-compliance and other functional issues due to its close alignment with SEMI’s E84 standard. The device features a DB25 connector for easy integration with passive E84 systems, such as a charging port, and can be connected directly to a PC via a single USB cable for both data and power.
“In highly automated fabs, even small issues with carrier delivery can result in costly downtime. Our E84 PIO Box is designed to rigorously validate nominal and failure cases, ensuring seamless operation and rapid recovery, benefiting both equipment manufacturers and facilities,” said Marc Engel , CEO of Agileo Automation. “Early adopters have seen significant improvements in the overall quality of equipment software and now approach each software update with greater confidence, backed by consistent test results.”
Source: Businesswire