Automation framework for a OSAT to download recipe automatically on Process Equipments
Automation
Challenges
Automate Recipe selection and download.
Auto assigning of recipe to individual SECS/GEM equipment.
Removal of already assigned recipe from the equipment
Objectives
Automated system to assign first and then remove the recipe from the equipment.
Automated recipe download to minimize human error
Automated recipe selection by validating material, tool, process and machine ID.
Recipe control system using host to communicate between equipment and MES application.
Solution
Developed an Automation layer with, - Host Application to communicate with equipment using SECS/GEM protocol, Integrated UI with production process.
Host application enforce the process flow order. Ex: Establish Communication -> Check Current Selected Recipe with Recipe Used on Equipment -> If Different, Download Recipe -> Delete Previous recipe from Equipment -> Disconnect from Equipment.
Maintain the recipe in a central server for all equipment, use the recipe matrix to find the right recipe for the combination of process step, equipment, material, tool and download the right recipe.