September 8-10, 2009
• Introduction to SECS/GEM and Computer Networks •
• 3-Day Hands-On Seminar • September 8, 9, 10, 2009 • Tempe AZ USA

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
  • Copyrighted industry standards are not included.

Registration and Payment

    Contact us for registration:
  • Phone: (+1) 480-736-2711
  • FAX: (+1) 623-321-1040
  • e-mail: training@atomicmedium.com
  • U.S. Mail:
       Atomic Medium, Inc.
       Attn: Seminar Registration
       201 E. Southern Ave, Suite 100
       Tempe, AZ 85282
  • Space is limited.
  • Full tuition and fees in advance:
    • $1495.00 per student including all materials
    • 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

Atomic Medium is located approximately 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) and less than 2 miles from Arizona State University (ASU).
We have arranged a special lodging rate with the Twin Palms Hotel at ASU in Tempe. Twin Palms Hotel is located 1.5 miles from Atomic Medium and provides free shuttle service from the airport and between the hotel and Atomic Medium's facility for class.   To get the preferred rate, make sure to mention "Atomic Medium" when making reservations. Feel free to contact us for local lodging or other recommendations. Twin Palms Hotel is right on the edge of ASU's main campus, and is on bus and shuttle routes that connect with Metro™, Phoenix's new urban light rail system.

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[ Twin Palms Hotel ]
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Last Updated: July 8, 2009 20:01

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
    • Networking
    • SECS/GEM
  • 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
    • IEEE
    • ISO
  • Communications Systems
    • Networks
    • Digital
    • Serial
  • Communications System Architecture
  • Notation
    • Names
    • Numbers
  • 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
      • SECS-I
      • HSMS
    • 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)
  • Equipment Acceptance Testing
    • Creating Effective SECS/GEM Requirements Documents
    • Analyzing SECS/GEM Requirements Documents
    • Acceptance Test Plans
    • Solving Acceptance Testing Problems
  • 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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