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GPR-SMV Vacuum Robot System (300/450mm)
GPR-SMV Vacuum Robot System (300/450mm)
 

Features:

  • Minimizes the idle-time of the process modules due to quicker wafer-swap
  • Advanced motion planning and axes coordination
  • Smallest footprint for its reach, provides the most efficient usage of the available space around the robotic system
  • Radial cassettes / process chambers access capabilities
  • Deflection compensation and compliant interaction with misaligned cassettes
  • DSP-based motion control for vibration –free wafer transport

GPR-SMV Vacuum Robot System (300/450mm)

The GPR-SMV Vacuum Robot System is a high-performance dual-arm vacuum robot employing Genmarks breakthrough patented GPR™ technology.

The GPR-SMV Vacuum Robot System combines the functionality of a two-link robotic arm for accurate, repeatable indexing and transportation of semiconductor wafers in vacuum down to 10E-10 Torr, with the motion of dual arms performing wafer swapping at the process chambers, source cassettes etc.

The mechanics of this robot contribute to its simplicity, modular design, easy control, teaching, and programming. Advanced motion planning in continuous smooth trajectories guarantees superior performance and effective implementation in various back-end layouts.

The patented GPR technology enables the servo-controlled robot to interface compliantly and intelligently with misaligned cassettes, FOUPS and process modules, as well as provide software-controlled end-effector deflection compensation during transport of heavier payloads.

Specifications:

Configuration  
Wafer Sizes Wafers up to 450mm
Arm Configuration(s) 2 Link 6.5"-6.5"
End Effectors Types Gravity
Physical Properties  
Size (Diameter) 14"
Body Height 24.1"
Axes 6: T, R, R2, Z, Z1, Z2
Range of Motion T: 360°
R and R2:
- 6.5"-6.5": [- 12.8", 12.8"]
Z: 3"
Tilt: 1.0°
Performance  
Payload 12 lb
Base Operating Pressure 10E-10 Torr
Leak rate <1*10E-9 std cc/sec
Repeatability T: +/- 0.01°
R: +/- 0.001"
R2: +/- 0.001"
Z: +/- 0.001"
Radial ( R ) 0.001"
Rotational ( T ) 0.01°
Vertical ( Z ) 0.001"
Reliability (MTBF) >80,000 hours
Environment  
Cleanliness < Class 1 Clean Room Compatible
Wafer contact Materials Aluminum, SS, Viton, Vacuum Grease
Standards Compliance  
Applicable Directives/Standards Machine Directive 89/392/EEC
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
89/336/EEC(EMC)
SEMI S2-93A
Standards to Verify Compliance EN 60204-1:1997
EN ISO 12100-2:2003
RIA R15.06:1999
Reliability  
Reliability per SEMI E10 >14M MCBF

Black Box Option:

The Black Box is a small electronic device installed inside the robot body. It collects and stores critical information about the robot operation. The preserved information includes:

  • Equipment Uptime, Downtime, Manufacturing Time and Total Running Time. The data is in compliance with SEMI E10-0701 standard.
  • Number of revolutions for each motor.
  • Number of faults due to excessive speed/acceleration or overloads caused by robot collisions.  
  • Robot specific information like serial number, calibration data and additional statistical data.

The accumulated information provides objective criterion for the need of preventive maintenance procedures. The usage data can be used for lubrication scheduling or belts and motors replacement.
The same information allows adjusting the robot warranty term based on the real usage rather than just on a fixed time period. This feature can extend the warranty for robots not actively in use.

The Black Box is compatible with all Genmark Automation robots. It has its own interface and does not require update of the robot firmware.

Black Box Specifications.

  • Number of motors observed: up to 8
  • Storage media: 64KB FLASH
  • Data retention time: More than 10 years
  • Communication Interface: RS232, Ethernet (optional).