Applied Materials 0140-02221 VME Reset Interface OEM Spare Part

Product Overview

The Applied Materials 0140-02221 is a highly specialized VME Reset Interface board engineered by Applied Materials (AMAT) as a critical system control component for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This proprietary board serves as the central nervous system for the VMEbus-based chassis that houses the processor, memory, and I/O boards controlling wafer fabrication processes such as etching, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD) . The Applied Materials 0140-02221 manages the power-up sequencing, hardware reset signals, and system monitoring for the entire VME card cage, ensuring all intelligent boards within the chassis initialize in a controlled and synchronized manner .

The 0140-02221 AMAT module interfaces directly with the VME backplane, generating and distributing the critical SYSRESET* and SYSFAIL* signals that govern the startup and fault state of all connected boards . It continuously monitors chassis conditions such as power supply status and can initiate controlled resets of individual boards or the entire crate in response to specific fault conditions or commands from the higher-level tool controller . The Applied Materials 0140-02221 is typically deployed in AMAT 9150/9200 series etch and CVD equipment, as well as Centura, Endura, Producer, and DPS platforms . As an original factory-original component now discontinued by Applied Materials, the 0140-02221 is available exclusively through the MRO aftermarket as an essential spare for maintaining operational legacy semiconductor tools

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Description

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter Name Parameter Value
Product Model 0140-02221
Manufacturer Applied Materials (AMAT)
Product Type VME Reset Interface Board / System Controller Module
Form Factor Standard 6U VMEbus Board
Bus Standard VMEbus (VITA 1, VME64 compatible)
Primary Function System Reset Generation, Distribution, and Monitoring
Key Signals Managed SYSRESET, SYSFAIL, ACFAIL*, BRSET#
Interface Connector VME P1/J1 96-pin Euro-style connector
Power Supply +5V DC (primary), ±12V DC (auxiliary) via backplane
Power Consumption ≤ 1W / < 50mA typical
Operating Temperature 0°C to +55°C (standard); -40°C to +85°C (extended)
Storage Temperature -55°C to +125°C
Status Indicators Power (PWR), System Fail (SYSFAIL*), Reset Active LEDs
Dimensions (approx.) 160 x 100 mm (standard 6U)
Weight (approx.) 0.4 – 0.5 kg
Configuration DIP switches or jumpers for address/function settings
Compatible Platforms AMAT Centura, Endura, Producer, 9150, 9200 Series
Lifecycle Status Discontinued (New Surplus / Aftermarket only)

 

Main Features and Advantages

Deterministic Reset Management: The Applied Materials 0140-02221 generates and controls the SYSRESET* signal to the VME backplane, ensuring all processor and I/O boards in the crate begin their initialization routines simultaneously and correctly upon power application . This prevents timing conflicts and data corruption that can occur if boards power up asynchronously. The 0140-02221 AMAT coordinates the reset sequence of all boards in the VME chassis—including CPU cards, I/O modules, motion control cards, and communication boards—preventing initialization conflicts that could lead to system instability .

Active System Monitoring and Fault Recovery: The Applied Materials 0140-02221 continuously monitors the health of the chassis power supplies, asserting the SYSFAIL* signal if a power rail falls out of tolerance . This provides an immediate hardware-level fault indication to all boards, which can trigger predefined safe states or error logging routines. When the main CPU card stops sending its “heartbeat” due to software crash or hardware failure, the watchdog timer on the 0140-02221 automatically triggers a system reset, recovering the tool from a hung state and potentially preventing an entire batch of wafers from being scrapped .

Built-in Diagnostic and Serviceability Features: The Applied Materials 0140-02221 incorporates status LEDs that provide technicians with immediate, at-a-glance health checks of the VME crate, indicating power status, reset activity, and failure conditions . This accelerates initial fault isolation and reduces Mean Time To Repair (MTTR). The 0140-02221 AMAT also supports manual or software-triggered resets, allowing technicians or the host controller to initiate a controlled reset of the VME crate without cycling the main tool power—a valuable feature for recovering from transient errors while minimizing process interruption .

High Reliability and Application-Specific Design: The Applied Materials 0140-02221 is engineered with industrial-grade components optimized for the demanding cleanroom environment of semiconductor fabs . Its focused functionality on reset and monitoring creates a more robust and fault-tolerant control foundation. In the high-stakes environment of semiconductor manufacturing, where tool uptime is directly linked to factory output, the 0140-02221 provides a reliable and deterministic reset and monitoring interface that prevents erratic board behavior during power cycles and aids in recovering from transient faults without requiring a full tool power-down .

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