Chroma's SECS/GEM solution offers four key advantages to power your digital transformation:

• Real-Time Data Exchange & Precise Control
  Seamless integration across multiple systems, enabling real-time transmission of process data to enhance decision-making efficiency and production stability.
• Distributed Architecture for High Reliability
  Traditional centralized communication systems are vulnerable to total shutdowns caused by a single point of failure. The Chroma SECS/GEM Box adopts a distributed architecture that offers high scalability and fault tolerance, flexibly supporting multi-equipment and multi-line production environments.
• Easy Maintenance, Reduced Manpower Burden
  User-friendly operation allows even non-IT staff to operate the system with confidence. With Web UI and remote management support, maintenance costs and risks are greatly reduced.
• Plug-and-Play Deployment
  Supports plug-and-play setup and rapid startup for faster, more reliable equipment integration.

[Technical Highlights] Comprehensive Support for the Specs Your IT Team Cares About

• Protocols: Full support for SECS-I, HSMS, GEM, and GEM300 standards (including E84 / E87 / E90 / E94), meeting the connectivity requirements of semiconductor equipment.
• Interfaces: Flexible integration options including Web API, WebSocket, ODBC, and FTP for easy connection with MES, ERP, and other enterprise systems.
• Security: Supports TLS encryption, user access control, device whitelisting, SNMP, and Syslog logging for enhanced information security.
• Performance: Each device supports 4,000 – 10,000 data points, meeting high-density connection needs.
• Data Integrity: Built-in buffer memory and trigger-based retransmission mechanisms ensure uninterrupted and lossless data transmission even under unstable network conditions.

[Application Scenarios]

• SECS/GEM implementation in wafer fabs, panel fabs, and OSAT facilities
• EAP host development for equipment makers and system integrators
• The first step toward MES digitalization for smart manufacturing

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