EPIC Control System
EPIC is a modern, robust, high-performance control system
EPIC has been in production at various global sites around the world since 2015
EPIC is an OEM qualified drop-in replacement for the obsolete Gespac controller
Minimal retrofit downtime (1-2 days Green-to-Green)
State-of-the-art hardware from industry leading suppliers
Excellent warranty, reliability and continuity
Reasonably priced and readily available spares
Cutting edge software designed for maximum performance and stability
Modern touch-based UI with similar look and feel to legacy
Minimal user training requirements
Windows 10 with excellent connectivity and user experience
Recipe file management and transfer with modern media
Enhanced user management and access control
Full SECS/GEM Factory Automation interface
Up to date with current SEMI standards
Full support for all legacy features and more
Seamless transition with integration support
Interface customization per customer request
Full equipment history for parameters and events
All tool settings, parameters, I/O measurement and events stored automatically
High-performance SQL database, 250+ GB solid state disk
Live or historical data charting, plotting and lookup
Integrated temperature control option
Built-in advanced PID temperature and SCR control
Foxboro controllers can be bypassed or eliminated completely
Linear SCR upgrade with recipe-based SCR ratio control
Tool-to-tool matching and recipe encoded process ratio set
Continuous lamp monitoring and checking
Remote monitoring and control option
Monitor and/or control your tool from outside of the cleanroom
Transfer tool data and/or recipes from the convenience of your desk
Easy tool software and data management
Easy tool backup and restore with on-screen wizard
Easy 10 minute software updates with on-screen wizard
All fab IT update and security policies supported
Continuous improvement and support
Quarterly software updates with new features and improvements
Quick response from expert engineers
Custom development for new features per client request Enhanced capabilities, not offered with the legacy GESPAC controller
Realistic equipment simulation
Convenient EPIC Simulator tablets available
Realistic tool simulation for operator training
Off-line recipe editing
SECS/GEM interface integration and testing