SECSIMPro SML Script Editor Intel
Sponsor Information:

Harlan Mitchell

Software Engineer

 

Intel Corporation

Components Automation Systems

5000 W. Chandler Blvd.

Chandler, AZ 85226

(480) 552-3297

harlan.w.mitchell@intel.com

Project Overview:

Our software communicates with processing equipment via a communication protocol called SECS.  We use a software package for simulating this communication called SECSIMPro.  SECSIMPro uses a language called SML to format the messages.  Typically we generate SML files by hand which is a time consuming and tedious process.  This project would be developing a UI that would allow developers to easily and quickly develop an SML scripts for use in testing.

Users would be able to generate synchronous or asynchronous scripts, for use with different types of testing.  Users would have the ability to modify messages if necessary for use by there equipment.  Users would have the ability to create custom scripts which reply only to specific message values.

  • Project team members will need to learn the SML scripting language.

  • Review and understand SEMATECH standards documentation for incorporation of new standards into the editor.

Project risks: We would not be able to provide a SECSIMPro license due to cost, however a demo version is available but must be re-installed after compiling scripts X number of times.

Knowledge, skills, and expertise required for this project:

GUI development for use with the MS Windows NT/2000 OS.

Equipment Requirements:

No equipment is needed for this project.  Note: This must be a zero cost project.  Students will be expected to develop on their own or University equipment.

Deliverables: The student team will be expected to propose and deliver:
  • An acceptable solution to the problem in the form of a final software package that works correctly on at least the WindowsNT/2000 platform.
  • Demonstrations and working upgrades in regular increments; well designed and documented code; and user and programmer documentation.

All documentation in Microsoft Word format available via group web site is preferred.