Course Overview
Today's semiconductor factory communications systems are more complex than before often using a combination of
SECS/GEM, serial and ethernet-network systems. The diverse toolsets and communications infrastructures in many
factories now require interconnection of old and new technologies and connection to a single factory automation
system. Designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting these systems requires broad knowledge in the areas of SECS/GEM,
RS-232 serial links, and Internet Protocol (IP) computer networking. Our 3-day seminar provides a fast-track
introduction to all of these concepts taught by instructors with years of real-world experience in the
semiconductor industry. Students complete valuable hands-on exercises to reinforce the concepts that they have
learned using real hardware.
This enables the student to solve real problems in a "safe" non-production environment where they can take their
time to formulate a solution without the stress that is part of a production environment.
What you will learn
- The basic concepts and terminology of SECS/GEM communications
- Fundamental computer network concepts and skills
- The structure and content of SECS/GEM messages
- How to troubleshoot SECS/GEM communications problems
- How to use a popular SECS/GEM communications test program
- How to test underlying communications problems (RS232 or TCP/IP)
Who Should Attend?
Anyone with responsibility for interfacing with, supporting, maintaining, or troubleshooting the SECS/GEM
communications link between a factory host and some equipment will benefit from this course.
We tie together the intricacies of the SECS/GEM protocol and its underlying industrial technologies
so that the technician, engineer or specialist can be effective in keeping the toolset automation running.
Some job titles that can benefit from this course:
- Software Engineer
- Equipment Engineer
- Technical Support Specialist
- Network/IT Technician
- Network Engineer
Course Materials
- CD-ROM
- Hardcopy Workbook
- Note: Industry standards are copyrighted and can not be included.
Information and Contact
Contact us for more information:
- US Phone: (+1) 480-736-2711
- US FAX: (+1) 623-321-1040
- e-mail (US): training@atomicmedium.com
- e-mail (Europe): info@ascent-tec.biz
- U.S. Mail:
Atomic Medium, Inc.
Attn: SECS/GEM Seminar
201 E. Southern Ave, Suite 100
Tempe, AZ 85282
- Post in Europe
Ascent'tec Europe B.V.
Attn: SECS/GEM Seminar
Hedikhuizerweg 1
NL-5222 BC, Den Bosch
Netherlands
- European Phone: (31) 73.623.5900
- Space is limited.
- Full tuition and fees in advance:
- Cost To Be Determined
- Travel and Lodging expenses not included
Methods of Payment
- Check
- Purchase Order on approved credit
- Credit Card : Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover
Cancellations and Substitutions
Cancellations must be received in writing within 10 business days for
a full refund. Substitutions may be made at any time.
If Atomic Medium cancels the course for any reason, our liability is limited to the registration
fee only.
Lodging & Local Area Information
Local information will be provided when a location has been established.
Last Updated:
June 17, 2009 3:06 |
Course Outline
- History and Industry Overview (Semiconductor)
- Overview and Introduction to Factory Automation
- Host
- Equipment
- SECS interfaces
- Overview and Introduction to Computer Networks
- Concepts
- Protocols
- Platforms (Windows®, Unix, Linux)
- Terminology
- SEMI Standards Overview
- SEMI E4 - SECS-I: RS232 protocol
- SEMI E5 - SECS-II: Formats, Conversations
- SEMI E30 - Generic Equipment Model (GEM)
- Fundamentals
- Rationale & Capabilities
- SEMI E37/37.1 - High-Speed SECS Message Service (HSMS)
- 300-mm Standards
- i300i - International 300-mm Initiative
- SEMI E39/39.1 - Object Services
- SEMI E40 - Process Management
- SEMI E84 - Enhanced Carrier Handoff Parallel I/O
- SEMI E87/87.1 - Carrier Management
- SEMI E90 - Single Wafer Substrate Tracking
- SEMI E94 - Control Job Management
- Other Appropriate Standards - i.e. E42
- Networking Standards Overview
- Communications Systems
- Communications System Architecture
- Notation
- Networking Communications and Control
- Concepts
- Wired
- Wireless
- Internet
- Peer to Peer
- Hardware vs. Software
- Protocols
- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
- User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
- Internet Protocol (IP)
- Server Message Block (SMB), NetBIOS, NetBEUI (NetBios Extended User Interface)
- Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses
- Layered Protocols
- SEMI Communications Specifics
- Architecture
- Protocols
- Messages
- SECS-II
- SECS Message Language (SML) Notation
- Examining SECS Data Streams - "Bit Twiddling"
- GEM (E-30)
- Recipes and Process Programs
- Hands-On activities and Troubleshooting
- Computer Networks
- SECS/GEM Host-Equipment communications
- Troubleshooting and common problems
- SECS-I / HSMS
- SECS-II
- Networking
- IP Addresses
- Ports
- Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
- Domain Name Service (DNS)
- Specific SECS Messages
- Specific Remote Commands
- Parameter-less
- With parameters
- Validation
- Specific Events
- Specific Alarms
- Variable Formats
- System Settings
- Using set-EC and run-time validation issues
- Using remote commands to set an SV
- Specific Recipes/Process Programs
- Verification at run time
- Formatted vs. unformatted
- Computer Networking
- Windows® Domains
- Drive Mapping
- Common Problems
- Login Issues
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