Entrepix Introduces Controls System Upgrade for OnTrak DSS 200 Double-Sided Cleaner

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwired - Jun 7, 2016) - Entrepix Inc., a leading provider of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) equipment and process services, today announced the availability of a complete controls system upgrade for the OnTrak DSS 200 Double Sided Cleaner. The upgrade includes all new, state-of-the-art hardware and software that replaces 15+ year-old, unsupported legacy proprietary control technology.

"This controls system upgrade directly focuses on Entrepix's mission to provide our customers with innovative solutions that extend and enhance the purpose of their capital equipment," said Tim Tobin, CEO, Entrepix. "It fully enables expansions to implement the latest advancements in motion control, factory automation and sensing technologies, as well as a host of customer-specific requests."

Upgrade features include:

• Windows platform operating system
• Solid-state hard drive
• Commercially available system-on-board computer with network capability
• Ethernet access
• Full SECS/GEM functionality available via HSMS
• System event logging by wafer, lot, user and submodule; available on screen or through host automation
• Multilevel security access settings by individual user
• Highly improved interrupt and module-based wafer recovery
• Preprogrammed maintenance calendar alerts
• Automated real-time monitoring of specific wafer, brush, motor and chemical flow parameters

"There is an ever-present demand for additional ≤ 200mm semiconductor manufacturing equipment," commented Steve Horowitz, COO, Entrepix. "In addition to addressing all go-forward obsolescence issues, this controls upgrade also enables Entrepix to cost-effectively produce new OnTrak DSS 200 equipment to fulfill that need."

About Entrepix Inc.
Entrepix Inc. serves the semiconductor and related industries as a leading provider of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) technology and services to IDMs, OEMs, MEMS, nanotechnology and CMP consumables suppliers. The company renews technology for existing and emerging CMP users by refurbishing semiconductor equipment or adapting the equipment for use in novel applications, such as airbag sensors and acoustic filters. As a technology renewal partner, Entrepix enables long-term, reliable, predictable and cost-effective performance of CMP and cleaning equipment. Headquartered in Phoenix, Entrepix operates a 38,000 square foot facility housing its CMP foundry and equipment remanufacturing facilities. www.entrepix.com.