AMAT 0190-36769 high-density communication interface card

Applied Materials (AMAT) 0190-36769 is a high-density communication interface card, specifically a cPCI (CompactPCI) 3U 16-Port RS-232 Serial Card.

Manufactured for AMAT by SBS Technologies (often identified by model CP3-SER16-TTL),

this board is a critical component in the control architecture of modern semiconductor processing platforms like the Applied Materials Producer and Centura series.

Technical Parameter Table

Related Models

The 0190-36769 is often found in the same control racks as these common cPCI modules:

0190-36768: 8-Port Serial cPCI Card.

0190-40071: High-speed Interface Card.

0190-35697: Digital I/O cPCI Module.

0190-75050: Mass Storage / Memory Module.

Application Cases

This board serves as the primary data gateway for the Producer and Centura tool platforms:

Chamber Component Control: Managing communication between the main controller and multiple mass flow controllers (MFCs).

Remote Diagnostics: Providing serial console access to various subsystems within the tool’s mainframe.

Sensor Integration: Aggregating data from up to 16 different serial sensors (e.g., vacuum gauges, temperature controllers) into the central system software.

Product Advantages and Features

High Density: Consolidates 16 serial ports into a single 3U cPCI slot, saving valuable rack space.

CompactPCI Architecture: Offers higher vibration resistance and better thermal management than standard PCI cards.

Hot-Swap Support: Compatible with cPCI hot-swap specifications, allowing for replacement without powering down the entire tool (system permitting).

Reliability: Designed for “lights-out” fab operation where continuous uptime is required for high-volume manufacturing.

Other Models in the Same Series

0190-07679: Control Station Interface.

0190-75048: Storage Module.

0190-23215: Legacy VME Serial Board.

Installation and Maintenance

Installation: Ensure the card is aligned with the cPCI guide rails. Use the extraction handles to seat the 160-pin J1/J2 connectors firmly. Secure with the integrated mounting screws.

Port Configuration: Serial settings (baud rate, parity) are typically software-defined via the AMAT system software (e.g., GSD/E), but ensure any onboard jumpers match the original configuration for TTL signal levels.

Cleaning: If the board becomes dusty, use compressed air or an ESD-safe vacuum. Do not use standard brushes, which can generate static.

Unique Product Description

The AMAT 0190-36769 represents the evolution of semiconductor control from legacy VME to modern, high-speed CompactPCI standards.

While a standard serial card might seem simple, the 0190-36769 is engineered to survive the intense electromagnetic noise of a semiconductor fab while maintaining millisecond-level synchronization for critical gas and pressure commands.

It is the vital link that allows the system CPU to “talk” to the dozens of hardware sub-units required to process a single silicon wafer.