EDATester

Comprehensive Performance Testing

Characterizes equipment EDA interface capabilities and limitations through systematic testing across increasingly challenging data collection settings. Performance tests validate data collection rates from 50 to 40,000 total parameters per second, with configurable trace intervals from 100ms to 1,000ms.

Interface Discovery

Provides automated interface discovery functionality for seamless connection to Freeze II equipment implementations, reducing setup time and configuration complexity.

Detailed Reporting and Diagnostics

Generates comprehensive summary reports for both compliance and performance testing, including detailed SOAP message logs for interface problem diagnosis. Test failure details provide specific guidance for remediation efforts.

Configuration Management

Maintains an extensive library of test configurations for multiple equipment connections, with import/export capabilities for test configurations across multiple EDATester instances.

Metadata Model Support

Generates seven XML data files directly compatible with the Metadata Conformance Analyzer (MCA) for SEMI E164 conformance testing.

Specifications

• Supported SEMI Standards:
  • SEMI E120 – Common Equipment Model (CEM)
  • SEMI E125 – Equipment Self Description (EqSD)
  • SEMI E132 – Client Authorization and Authentication
  • SEMI E134 – Data Collection Management
  • SEMI E164 – EDA Common Metadata

• Interface Versions: Freeze 1 (1105) and Freeze 2 (0710)
• Performance Test Range: 50 to 40,000 parameters per second
• Trace Interval Support: 100ms to 1,000ms
• Communication Protocol: HTTP/SOAP messaging
• Localization: Multi-language user interface support
• Configuration Storage: Persistent test configuration library with import/export functionality

サポート

Our solution includes training resources, sample applications, and detailed documentation to accelerate development. Cimetrix’s global support team is available to assist engineers during critical implementation stages, ensuring a smooth and successful deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between EDATester and ECCE Plus?
   EDATester provides structured, automated compliance testing with standardized reporting, while ECCE Plus serves as an interactive generic client for EDA interfaces. EDATester generates formal test reports and automates the ISMI (International Sematech Manufacturing Initiative) EDA Evaluation Methodology, whereas ECCE Plus focuses on interactive interface exploration.
2. How long does a typical compliance test take?
   EDATester reduces testing time from days to hours. Complete compliance test suites can be executed in minutes rather than the days required for manual testing procedures.
3. Can EDATester evaluate equipment performance for specific Data Collection Plans?
   Yes, EDATester incorporates user-configured Data Collection Plans in the performance test sequence, allowing tests to be tailored for specific equipment types and operational requirements.
4. What level of EDA standards knowledge is required to operate EDATester?
   EDATester is designed for ease of use with no specialized standards knowledge required. The intuitive user interface guides users through standardized test procedures without requiring deep expertise in SEMI EDA standards.
5. Does EDATester replace the Metadata Conformance Analyzer?
   No, EDATester complements the MCA by generating the required XML input data files for E164 conformance analysis, but does not perform the metadata model conformance testing itself.