Electroglas
4000
What it is
The Electroglas 4000 Series comprises a family of automatic wafer probers, including the 4080, 4090, and 4085 models. The series is designed for use in the test area and can be networked via the SORTnet system, which includes SORTlink, a GEM-compliant real-time communications interface. The probers require EGCommander software version 5.0 or later for compatibility with SORTnet.[1][2][3]
How it works
The Electroglas 4000 Series probers incorporate the SORTlink interface, which provides real-time, GEM-compliant communication with a host system or SORTsrv communication hub. The probers can be used with SORTview software for real-time wafer map display and data analysis. The probers require EGCommander software (version 5.0 or later) for compatibility with the SORTnet environment.[1][2][3]
Where it fits in the process flow
Applications
The Electroglas 4000 Series probers support applications in wafer sort and data collection for yield improvement. The SORTview software allows real-time analysis of process data and display of wafer maps and status information.[1][2][3]
- test area networked communications
- management and control
- displaying wafer maps
- displaying status information
- generating reports
- wafer data collection
- off-line inking
- providing centralized access to product files and wafer maps over a network
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical1
- SORTview Plus requirements
- Pentium class 200 MHz (or greater) CPU; 64 MBytes (or greater) RAM; CD-ROM; 2 GBytes (or greater) hard drive; DAT tape or CD-RW backup device; 10/100BaseT Ethernet card (recommended); Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0sp3[3]
Wafer handling3
- SORT view capabilities
- Manage EG 4000 Series product files and wafer maps for data collection and off-line inking; display and print wafer maps and summary information[3]
- SORT view real-time functions
- Display wafer maps and status information, generate reports from a special wafer SORT database, and define user-programmable responses to events and actions[3]
- SORT connect
- Prober-interface providing centralized access to product files and wafer maps over a network/high-speed network[1]
Control & software3
Configuration & options4
- SORTview minimum requirements
- Pentium class CPU; 32 MBytes RAM; CD-ROM; 1 GByte hard drive; 20" XVGA color monitor (recommended); 10/100BaseT Ethernet card (recommended); Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0[1]
- 4000 Series prober requirements
- 12 MBytes (or greater) RAM; EGCommander 5.1.02 (or greater) compatibility[3]
Vintage & configurations
Control-system eraWindows NT[1]
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORTview | — | — | Described as an easy-to-use software product; later source says it manages EG 4000 Series product files and wafer maps for data collection and off-line inking, and can display and print wafer maps and summary information. | web.archive.org[3] |
| SORTview Plus | — | — | Described as real-time software that can display wafer maps and status information, generate reports from a special wafer SORT database, and define user-programmable responses to events and actions. | web.archive.org[3] |
| SORT srv | — | — | A software-based communication hub designed around the Windows NT platform. | web.archive.org[1] |
| SORT link | — | — | A real-time, GEM-compliant communications interface between Electroglas 4000 Series probers and SORT srv, or a user-provided host. | web.archive.org[1] |
| SORT connect | — | — | A prober-interface providing centralized access to product files and wafer maps over a network. | web.archive.org[1] |
What does it need to run?
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- SORTview Plus requirementsPentium class 200 MHz (or greater) CPU; 64 MBytes (or greater) RAM; CD-ROM; 2 GBytes (or greater) hard drive; DAT tape or CD-RW backup device; 10/100BaseT Ethernet card (recommended); Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0sp3[3]
Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
What communication interface is used by the Electroglas 4000 Series probers?
The Electroglas 4000 Series probers use the SORTlink interface, which is a real-time, GEM-compliant communications interface. SORTlink enables communication between the prober and a SORTsrv server or a user-provided host.[1][2]
What are the RAM requirements for the 4080/4090 probers within the 4000 Series?
The 4080 and 4090 probers require 12 MBytes or greater of RAM.[1]
What software version is needed for Electroglas 4000 Series probers to work with SORTnet?
The 4000 Series probers require EGCommander version 5.0 or later (specifically 5.1.02 or greater in some versions) for compatibility with the SORTnet system.[1][3]
What is SORTview used for in conjunction with the 4000 Series?
SORTview is a 32-bit Windows-based software application used to analyze process data in real-time, display wafer maps and status information, and generate reports from a wafer SORT database.[1][2]
Which specific models are part of the Electroglas 4000 Series?
The Electroglas 4000 Series includes the 4080, 4090, and 4085 models.[1]
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 4000 are on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 4000 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 4000 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 4000 are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the 4000 are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
- [2]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
- [3]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
Last updated Sep 22, 2026.
