Connecting Test Equipment to SECS/GEM Automation
High volume manufacturing requires the complex integration of multiple manufacturing environments. Virtual SECS/GEM (or "VGEM") is Advantest's automation interface which uses industry standard SECS/GEM protocol. This interface solution integrates our test equipment into a factory running SECS/GEM automation.
Customer Challenges
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Need a centrally controlled production process for high-volume production.
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Implement SEMI SECS/GEM automation process and require vendor equipment to meet SECS/GEM standards.
Value to Customer
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Improve processing accuracy due to less operator interaction.
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Automatically reduces misprocessing due to incorrect manual recipe selection.
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Reduce the cost of CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) by adopting a SEMI-compliant SECS/GEM protocol so customer does not have to develop different software solutions for different tester platforms.
