Berkeley Process Control's New BXi/o OpenLink Ethernet System Seamlessly Integrates Motion Control, Sensors and Actuators On Open 100MBit Network.RICHMOND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1999-- Berkeley's Dr. David Auslander aus·land·er n. A foreigner. [German Ausländer, from Ausland, foreign country : aus-, away (from Middle High German to present paper on Ethernet-based technology at AEC/APC Symposium this week Berkeley Process Control, Inc. (Berkeley), a global leader in integrated motion and machine control technologies, formally introduced its new BXi/o OpenLink(TM) Ethernet system, designed to network multiple controllers and associated hardware for seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. into a single front-end wafer handling system. The BXi/o capitalizes on Ethernet solutions to provide unmatched synergy between PC and Internet-based technologies Refers to the communications infrastructure of the Internet, which is based on the IP protocol. IP is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. It may also refer to voice over IP (VoIP), which uses the Internet to make telephone calls. See VoIP, IP and TCP/IP. , which play a significant role in controlling today's complex chipmaking tools. Ethernet is a mature protocol that enables a high-performance, scaleable and low-cost machine network. Ethernet-based controls provide an open architecture and maintain a single network for both tool communication and I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output . According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dr. David Auslander, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of California at Berkeley (body, education) University of California at Berkeley - (UCB) See also Berzerkley, BSD. http://berkeley.edu/. Note to British and Commonwealth readers: that's /berk'lee/, not /bark'lee/ as in British Received Pronunciation. and co-founder of Berkeley Process Control, "Our customers are choosing Ethernet over standard proprietary networks because they can leverage their existing IT and tool investments to achieve a more cost-effective and sophisticated network solution." Auslander will be presenting a paper, titled "100MBit Ethernet Sensor/Actuator Bus Provides Open Enterprise Solution for Advanced Semiconductor Tool Control," at SEMI/SEMATECH's 11th Annual Advanced Equipment Control/Advance Process Control Symposium this week in Vail Vail (vāl), town (1990 pop. 3,569), Eagle co., W central Colo., on Gore Creek, in the Gore Range of the Rocky Mts.; founded as a ski resort 1962, inc. as a town 1966. , Colo. Auslander's presentation will expound ex·pound v. ex·pound·ed, ex·pound·ing, ex·pounds v.tr. 1. To give a detailed statement of; set forth: expounded the intricacies of the new tax law. 2. on the advantages of an Ethernet-based system, and how it benefits OEMs as well as chipmakers in terms of cost of ownership, reliability and productivity. The BXi/o OpenLink is capable of hosting a full range of I/O modules -- discreet, analog and mixed. With a single Ethernet drop costing less than one-tenth the price of lower performing serial busses such as Profibus, Lonworks or DeviceNet, the BXi/o offers the lowest installed cost in the industry. In addition, it allows for easy integration of remote or distributed I/O using a high bandwidth, 100 MBit Ethernet network. Berkeley's direct sensor-to-module cable connections also reduce wiring time and eliminate terminal block failures and troubleshooting. The BXi/o OpenLink features a modular "building block" approach, eliminating wasted rack space, while its plug-and-play configuration with Berkeley's new BXi motion and machine controller simplifies integration and future expansions. All these features help reduce OEMs' time to market and ultimately lower chipmakers' cost of ownership. Utilizing the most advanced Ethernet technology, Berkeley's BXi/o OpenLink allows shared machine state information and provides seamless system integrity. When combined with the company's Remote Machine Visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all (RMV RMV Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (German Public Transport) RMV Remove RMV Registry of Motor Vehicles RMV Real Market Value RMV Respiratory Minute Volume (Scuba diving) RMV Ribgrass Mosaic Virus ) software, remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a , trouble shooting and data logging (data) data logging - (data acquisition) Storing a series of measurements over time, usually from a sensor that converts a physical quantity such as temperature, pressure, relative humidity, light, resistance, current, power, speed, vibration into a voltage that is then converted of the entire tool down to the motor and sensor level can be achieved--either through a customer's corporate intranet or via the Internet from any location in the world. The RMV software allows all program variables from any controller, remote I/O or robot to be viewed on the network, and can show robot axis position, velocity and torque in real time. This information is easily integrated into other PC-based software programs. "Berkeley's system-centric control philosophy provides the tool builder with unprecedented integration flexibility," stated Paul Sagues, president of Berkeley Process Control. "We want to relieve OEMs of the time and cost burdens of front- and back-end tool integration. By leaving the control integration challenges to us, OEMs can focus their efforts on selecting the best wafer handling devices and tool configuration for their customers." The introduction of the BXi/o marks the third product in Berkeley's new Xtreme Control portfolio of highly integrated machine and motion control solutions for front-end wafer handling. The first offering -- the BXi controller -- is the world's first network-based motion and machine controller, which provides performance, size and cost breakthroughs for 200 and 300 mm wafer processing. The BXi/o OpenLink facilitates the BXi controller's RMV software, which accesses sensors and control points through the expanded I/O system. In July, Berkeley unveiled its second Xtreme Control product, the BXi/pa integrated pre-aligner, which performs up to four times faster than other notch aligners and provides unmatched precision, speed and reliability for today's 200 and 300 mm wafer processes. About Berkeley Process Control: Berkeley Process Control, Inc., Richmond, Calif., a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. founded in 1981, is the leading supplier of advanced automated motion and machine control solutions for the critical manufacturing processes used in the semiconductor, fiber optic, packaging and aerospace industries. Berkeley's comprehensive and unique approach to factory automation enables faster time to market, greater machine productivity and seamless system integrity for original equipment manufacturers. To learn more about Berkeley, visit its Web site at www.berkeleyprocess.com |
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