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2.2.2 Fab Floor In-Sight Network Configurations
To take full advantage of its networking capabilities, the wafer reader can operate as a host
on the larger, fab floor network. The only physical difference between fab floor-networked
wafer readers and a standalone wafer reader network is that the switch/router is connected
directly to the network.
Groups of wafer readers connected to the fab floor network through a common switch/router
are referred to as a local network. Figure 2-3 shows a local network that includes several
wafer readers and a PC.
Figure 2-3: Local Network