By Dean Chang, SEMI Taiwan
SEMI recently published a new standard, SEMI A3-0819, Specification for Printed Circuit Board Equipment Communication Interfaces (PCBECI). This standard was developed by the PCBECI Task force under the SEMI Automation Technology Taiwan TC Chapter.
The purpose of SEMI A3 is to define the equipment communication interface for PCB manufacturing. A robust and comprehensive shop-floor communication standard that specifies detailed, bidirectional communication has been needed to improve productivity and reduce the costs to develop the equipment interface in PCB manufacturing. SEMI A3 is designed for software engineers implementing communication interfaces, especially for PCB manufacturing, to establish a robust and expandable framework for the integration of equipment.
It is based on the SEMI SECS/GEM communication specification, taking into consideration the automation needs of the PCB industry. Some functionality of the SECS/GEM has been limited to simplify data management and communication procedures.
By providing ready access to the equipment interface across the PCB manufacturing process, SEMI A3 will empower the PCB industry to take advantage of all the benefits smart manufacturing has to offer.
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September 12, 2019