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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