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Semiconductor Chip Inspection System with BBU and RAID Box

10/27/2025

Overview

A semiconductor chip inspection workstation required a robust 4U rackmount IPC with multiple expansion cards (motion control and image acquisition) and reliable, maintainable storage. To maximize data integrity and uptime, the user is looking for graceful shutdown and protection during unexpected power loss.

Challenges

  • High-throughput vision: Multi-camera inspection generates sustained image streams and metadata that must be written reliably , so these large volumes of data can be securely stored for complete traceability and fully retrieved for quality analysis or historical review. 
  • 24/7 production: Any unplanned downtime or storage failure interrupts the line and increases scrap risk. 
  • Sudden power loss: Outages can corrupt ongoing writes and OS file systems, risking data loss.

Solution:

Benefits

  • Zero-drop image capture: Dedicated frame grabber with DMA and onboard buffering ensures deterministic, lossless acquisition even under OS load; paired with RAID 1 to sustain continuous write throughput. 
  • 24/7 non-stop operation: Industrial-grade components, RAID 1 mirroring plus hot-swap bays keep the system running after a single-drive failure. 
  • Power-loss resilience: The BBU provides backup power, allowing personnel to handle emergencies and enabling an orderly shutdown to protect databases.