Provided by:Dominion Electronics
16/05/2008 - Ethernet-enable asynchronous serial devices using digi without impacting production time and cost.
In the semiconductor industry, accuracy is defined in microns. With such a microscopic margin for error, the automated production inspection of silicon wafers is one of the most demanding machine vision applications.
Semiconductor process control systems combine highly accurate optics, precision mechanics, sophisticated image/data analysis software and an array of other measurement controls to automatically identify, measure and classify defects on processed wafers. The results are used to resolve underlying process or equipment issues, and to increase production output and quality.
A leading manufacturer of semiconductor process control systems was designing a next-generation product based entirely on network communication. All vital measurement and control components inside the complex system needed to be tied to the central processor through an internal Ethernet network. The challenge was the cost-efficient and reliable network integration of components that utilise asynchronous interfaces.
The Digi® inc. technology was quickly and seamlessly integrated into the process control system. Advanced serial-to-Ethernet features applications to communicate transparently with serial devices over an IP network. The digi® equipment allowed the manufacturer to deliver the next generation of reliable, network-enabled products, without impacting production time and cost.
To learn more about the digi® technology used in this solution or to discuss a similar customised solution with one of our consultants, phone the Australian digi® distributor on 02 9906 6988 or email using tosales@dominion.net.au
