RGA Automation - where digital and analog signals are used to synchronize the in situ analysis to the Equipment Under Test (EUT) operation

Record Control defines the parameters for synchronizing the start and end of a run with the tool operation. For example, Analog 2 might be the analog channel used for an IR20 (measures the degas lamp output) on a degas chamber. This channel would be assigned to the channel for the RGA installed on this chamber. If required, a time delay after the defined condition can be used. The Record stop is similar to the Record start in that a signal is chosen, a threshold, and a time overshoot is available. A max time setting for the run is also included. By synchronizing the operation of the RGA with the operation of the tool, the data collected becomes much more meaningful.