A Cost-Effective, Customizable Solution for Factory Automation Testing

Accelerated Development and Testing

This tool is designed to speed up the testing process for factory automation scenarios.

• C# Scripting Engine:The application includes a C# based script compiling engine, allowing users to write their own scripts and build custom automation scenarios. This provides significant flexibility for end-users
• Pre-defined Functions:It comes with a predefined set of Stream-Functions that can be sent easily, with an option for users to define parameter values.
• Ease of Use:The SEMI Host is designed as an easy-to-use tester application for verifying GEM compliance scenarios.

Powerful and Flexible Communication

The host application can manage communication with multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously and offers clear, reliable messaging.

• Multi-Equipment Connectivity:It can communicate with multiple GEM-enabled pieces of equipment concurrently.
• Reliable Messaging:A "wait for response" mechanism is used for primary SECS-II messages sent from the host. This ensures that no two message communications overlap, allowing users to distinctly observe the message exchange.
• Configurable Settings:The application allows users to configure communication settings and other preferences to match their testing environment.

Comprehensive Logging and Analysis

The tool provides robust logging features for clear diagnostics and debugging.

• Live Message Logs:The user interface includes scrollable run-time logs that capture all SECS communication messages as they happen.
• File Logging:An in-built feature automatically logs all incoming and outgoing SECS messages to a file, which includes a roll-over mechanism to manage log file size.

Economic Advantage

• Cost-Effective:This E30 SEMI Host application is offered with one time cost, no per user license cost.

Supported SEMI Standards

The Host adheres to a wide range of SEMI standards, including:

• E5 (SECS-II), E30 (GEM), E37 (HSMS), E39 (Object Services)
• E40 (Process Management), E42 (Recipe Management), E53 (Event Reporting)
• E87 (Carrier Management), E90 (Substrate Tracking), E94 (Control Job Management)

This ensures robust compliancewith industry protocols and seamless interoperability in automation environments.

Technology Stack & Requirements

• Operating Systems: Windows 10 & 11 Professional
• Framework: .NET 4.7
• Development Environment: Visual Studio 2019

The solution is lightweight and easy to deploy in standard Fab or OEM testing environments.

Mindteck's SEMI E30 SECS/GEM Host is more than just a utility - it is a scalable, configurable, and standards-compliant solution for semiconductor OEMs and Fabs to test automation workflows quickly and effectively.

By combining cost-efficiency, scripting flexibility, multi-equipment support, and SEMI compliance, this solution enables faster deployment, reduced testing overhead, and smoother integration into factory automation environments.