CIM300

Simplified API Framework

Complex manufacturing scenarios, including carrier and slot map verification, are reduced to a few API calls. This framework saves valuable engineering time and reduces the margin for error during integration.

Implement complex manufacturing scenarios, such as carrier and slot map verification, using only a few API calls. This framework saves engineering time and minimizes integration errors.

Modular GEM300 Standards Implementation

CIM300 allows you to implement GEM300 standards either as a full suite or independently. For instance, you can run E90 (Substrate Tracking) without E87 (Carrier Management) or E40 (Process Job) without E94 (Control Job), offering unmatched flexibility for backend operations.

Deploy GEM300 standards as a complete, integrated suite or selectively implement only the components you need. With CIM300’s modular architecture, you can activate features like E90 (Substrate Tracking) without E87 (Carrier Management), or E40 (Process Job) without E94 (Control Job)—delivering the flexibility to tailor your solution to specific operational requirements.

Product Reliability and Maturity

Built on Cimetrix CIMConnect, a trusted leader in SEMI SECS/GEM standard compliance, CIM300 delivers a robust and mature solution that supports multiple integrated features accepted across all 300mm fabs worldwide.

Rely on a robust, proven solution built on Cimetrix CIMConnect. CIM300 is trusted across global 300mm fabs for SEMI SECS/GEM standard compliance.

Specifications

• Supported Standards:
  • SEMI E5
  • SEMI E30
  • SEMI E37
  • SEMI E39
  • SEMI E40
  • SEMI E87
  • SEMI E90
  • SEMI E94
  • SEMI E116
  • SEMI E148
  • SEMI E157
• Programming Integration: Supports applications written in C++, C#, and VB.NET
• Built-In Testing Tools: License for Cimetrix EquipmentTest Pro GEM300 is included with the CIM300 SDK to facilitate manual and automated compliance testing.
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with Windows systems and ready for various fab-specific scenarios.
• Minimum specifications:
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM (32-bit OS) or 8 GB RAM (64-bit OS)
  • Hard Drive Space:
    • 100 MB for the application installation
    • 250 GB additional space reserved for log and diagnostic files
    • For performance reasons on a conventional hard drive (non-SSD), size the drive so the deployed software and reserved log file space occupies no more than 50% of the hard drive space. Hard drive performance drops significantly as the drive fills up.
  • Processor: Intel i5 or i7 quad-core CPU or equivalent
  • Operating System: Cimetrix strongly recommends using the 64-bit version of the operating system (e.g. Windows 7 64-bit, NOT Windows 7 32-bit).
  • Protocols: TCP/IP

Support

Our solution includes training, sample applications, and detailed documentation to ensure a smooth development process. Engineers can rely on the Cimetrix.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What SEMI standards are considered part of ‘GEM300’?
   At a minimum, a GEM 300 interface must comply with the following SEMI standards: E5, E30, E37, E39, E40, E87, E90, E94.
   Cimetrix also includes the following SEMI Standards with CIM300: E116, E157
2. What are the main features of the GEM300 standards?
   The GEM300 standards are a suite of SEMI standards originally defined to support full 300mm factory automation. These standards are based on the data collection technology defined in the GEM standard including collection events with data variables, status variables, alarms and equipment constants. The GEM300 suite adds standardized substrate tracking, carrier management, job management, equipment performance tracking and process module tracking.
3. Are the GEM 300 standards limited to 300mm factories?
   No. While 300mm wafer fabs require 100% of the manufacturing equipment to implement the GEM300 standards, none of the standards refer to the size of a wafer. The standards are not limited to 300mm wafers or even to front-end manufacturing. Several recent changes to these standards enable adoption on semiconductor backend, including packaging assembly and test equipment, that have substrates that are not wafers.
4. What makes CIM300 unique from other solutions?
   CIM300 is highly flexible, allowing for partial implementation of GEM300 standards. Its rich set of APIs simplifies even the most intricate manufacturing scenarios, substantially reducing development time and costs.
5. What support is available for engineers during integration?
   We provide in-depth training sessions, integration services, sample applications, and a global network of local services and support engineers to aid your team throughout the integration process.
6. Is CIM300 compatible across fabs and equipment types?
   Yes, CIM300 is implemented and trusted across all 300mm fabs and supports a wide array of equipment types, making it highly scalable and reliable for various factory needs.
7. Can I use CIM300 with an existing application?
   Absolutely. CIM300 is ideal for achieving GEM300 compliance for existing applications.