Description
Applied Materials 0090-04405 CompactPCI Single-Board Computer
Product Overview
The Applied Materials 0090-04405 is a legacy CompactPCI single-board computer assembly associated with Applied Materials 300 mm semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Available part cross-references identify the assembly with the VMICPCI-7325-259, GE Fanuc/VMIC board family, and board numbers including 350-01657325-259 and 350-01657325-250. The VMICPCI-7325 family is a low-power x86 CompactPCI SBC intended for embedded computer applications rather than a conventional PLC or DCS I/O module.
The specific 0090-04405 configuration is reported with an 800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor and 512 MB memory, while the associated assembly has also been documented with an 80 GB hard drive. This configuration is important because the 0090-04405 number identifies the Applied Materials equipment assembly, whereas the underlying VMIC board number identifies the embedded computer hardware.
In practical terms, the Applied Materials 0090-04405 should be treated as an equipment-specific computing spare. It is not a generic CompactPCI computer that can simply be installed into an unrelated industrial chassis and expected to reproduce the original machine functions. The system software, boot media, board revision, storage device, and Applied Materials machine configuration all contribute to compatibility.
For legacy semiconductor equipment, this distinction matters. A replacement board can have the correct processor and memory while still failing to boot the intended equipment software because of differences in firmware, storage contents, board revision, or peripheral configuration. Procurement should therefore match the complete assembly identification rather than relying solely on the generic VMICPCI-7325 family name.
Product Introduction
The 0090-04405 combines an Applied Materials equipment part number with a VMIC/GE Fanuc CompactPCI computing platform. Available records identify the underlying VMICPCI-7325-259 as a 3U CompactPCI SBC and associate the Applied Materials assembly with 300 mm Centura equipment.
For legacy semiconductor equipment replacement, the storage configuration deserves particular attention. The 0090-04405 assembly has been documented with an 80 GB hard drive, so a bare compatible SBC should not automatically be considered equivalent to a complete machine-ready replacement.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 0090-04405 |
| Equipment Manufacturer | Applied Materials |
| Underlying Board | VMICPCI-7325-259 |
| Board Family | VMIC / GE Fanuc CompactPCI |
| Product Type | CompactPCI Single-Board Computer |
| Form Factor | 3U CompactPCI |
| Processor | Intel Pentium III, 800 MHz configuration |
| Memory | 512 MB SDRAM configuration |
| Storage | 80 GB HDD reported for this assembly |
| Associated Board Part Number | 350-01657325-259 |
| Alternate Board Reference | 350-01657325-250 |
| Associated Applied Materials System | 300 mm Centura equipment |
| Application | Semiconductor manufacturing equipment control computing |
| Operating System / Application Software | Configuration-dependent; not reliably established from the part number alone |
| Firmware | Revision-dependent; verify from actual board |
| Condition | Legacy / replacement spare |
The 800 MHz, 512 MB and 80 GB configuration is specifically reported for the 0090-04405/VMICPCI-7325-259 assembly. The underlying VMICPCI-7325 family has also been cataloged in lower-memory configurations, so these values should not automatically be applied to every board carrying the broader 7325 family designation.
Major Features / Practical Advantages
CompactPCI embedded computing platform
The underlying VMICPCI-7325 is a 3U CompactPCI single-board computer, placing the 0090-04405 in the embedded computing category rather than the PLC I/O category. CompactPCI provides a backplane-based architecture suited to modular industrial computing systems.
That distinction is important during troubleshooting. If the equipment reports a computer, boot, storage, or application failure, replacing an unrelated control I/O card will obviously not solve the problem. The 0090-04405 belongs to the computing layer of the equipment architecture.
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Intel Pentium III processing
The documented 0090-04405 configuration uses an 800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor. For a modern workstation this specification is obsolete, but that is not the relevant comparison for a legacy semiconductor tool. The important issue is deterministic compatibility with the equipment’s original software and hardware environment.
A faster contemporary SBC is not automatically a valid substitute. Legacy control software can depend on specific chipset behavior, storage interfaces, BIOS settings, expansion hardware, or timing characteristics.
512 MB memory configuration
The 0090-04405 assembly is documented with 512 MB SDRAM. This should be verified against the actual replacement assembly because other configurations are documented with substantially lower memory capacities.
For procurement, the safest practice is to photograph the memory configuration and board identification before approving a replacement. “” by itself is not sufficiently precise.
Equipment-specific storage
The 0090-04405 assembly has been documented with an 80 GB hard drive. Storage is not merely an accessory in this type of legacy equipment. It may contain the operating system, machine-control software, configuration files, drivers, calibration data, and equipment-specific application environment.
A replacement SBC without the correct storage image may therefore require software restoration before the machine can return to service.
Applied Materials equipment integration
Available records consistently associate 0090-04405 with Applied Materials 300 mm equipment and the -259 SBC. Other records specifically associate the part with Centura equipment.
The practical takeaway is simple: this is an equipment-level spare, not a generic board purchased solely by processor type.
Legacy replacement value
The original processor generation makes modern direct replacements difficult when the equipment software environment cannot be migrated. Maintaining a tested spare of the original board can therefore be preferable to introducing a completely different computing platform into an otherwise stable legacy machine.
That is especially true when production downtime is expensive and the engineering team does not have a validated migration path.
Related Products
- VMICPCI-7325-259 — Underlying VMIC/GE Fanuc 3U CompactPCI SBC associated with Applied Materials 0090-04405. Configuration includes the 800 MHz/512 MB version used in the assembly.
- 350-01657325-259 — Board-level part number associated with the 0090-044and .
- 350-01657325-250 — Related board reference reported with the 0090-04405 family. Confirm revision before substitution.
- CPCI-017325 — Alternate identifier assothe platform. Useful when cross-referencing legacy board inventories.
- Applied Materials 0090-04471 — Another Applied Materials CompactPCI controller associated with RTC control applications; it should not be treated as a drop-in substitute for 0090-04405.
- Applied Materials 0090-04683 — Later VMICPCI-7326 CompactPCI SBC-related equipment part; different board generation and therefore not a simple replacement for 0090-04405.
- Applied Materials 0090-04946 — VMICPCI-7326 SBC-associated Applied Materials part used in another equipment configuration. Compatibility must be established at the machine level.
- Applied Materials 0090-06299 — GE Intelligent Platforms VMICPCI-7326-related assembly used in later equipment configurations; not equivalent merely because it is another VMIC CompactPCI computer.
FAQ
What exactly is Applied Materials 0090-04405?
It is an Applied Materials equipment part number associated with the 3U CompactPCI single-board computer. The documented configuration uses an Intel Pentium III processor, 512 MB memory, and an 80 GB hard drive.
Is 0090-04405 a PLC or DCS module?
No. It is a computer/SBC assembly. It belongs to the embedded computing layer of the Applied Materials equipment rather than being a conventional PLC I/O module.
Can I replace 0090-04405 with any board?
Not safely without checking the complete configuration. The family includes different processor, memory, and storage configurations. The Applied Materials assembly may also depend on specific firmware, boot media, and equipment software.
Does the 0090-04405 include the hard drive?
The documented assembly configuration has been reported with an 80 GB HDD. However, individual surplus units may be offered as bare boards or with different storage configurations. Confirm the physical inventory before procurement.
Can I use a modern CompactPCI SBC instead?
Not without a validated equipment-level migration. A modern processor does not guarantee compatibility with legacy BIOS behavior, operating-system drivers, application software, storage interfaces, or Applied Materials machine-control software.
Can I hot-swap the 0090-04405?
Do not assume so. CompactPCI is a backplane architecture, but whether this particular board can be removed or inserted while the Applied Materials equipment is energized depends on the machine’s chassis design and approved maintenance procedure. A general CompactPCI capability should not be converted into a blanket hot-swap claim for the equipment.
Does the 0090-04405 support a specific firmware version?
The Applied Materials part number alone does not establish a firmware revision. Firmware, BIOS, storage image, and machine software should be checked against the installed equipment configuration.
Is the same as 0090-04405?
They identify related levels of the assembly. 0090-04405 is the Applied Materials equipment part number, while identifies the underlying CompactPCI SBC configuration. The associated board number 350-01657325-259 is also documented with the assembly.
What should I verify before buying a replacement?
Verify the Applied Materials part number, VMIC board number, PCB revision, processor configuration, memory capacity, storage device, connectors, BIOS/firmware, and physical board condition. If the original machine is still available, photographing the complete nameplate and board labels before ordering is worthwhile.
Procurement Note
For Applied Materials 0090-04405, procurement should be handled as a machine-specific legacy computer spare, not as a generic CompactPCI purchase. The available evidence consistently connects the platform and Applied Materials 300 mm equipment.
The most important check is the complete assembly configuration. A replacement carrying the correct 0090-04405 label is preferable to assuming that any board is equivalent. Confirm the processor, RAM, hard-drive configuration, PCB revision, and machine software environment.
For surplus inventory, request clear photographs of the actual board identification and storage device. If the supplier cannot establish whether the HDD is present or whether the board has been tested, treat the unit as a hardware spare requiring system-level restoration rather than as a ready-to-install controller.
One final caution: available commercial records contain inconsistent descriptions of the board’s architecture and processor configuration. The strongest cross-reference identifies 5 → → 350-01657325-259, with the specific 0090-04405 assembly documented as an 800 MHz / 512 MB configuration.
