Adding Mask Structures
When adding a mask structure, you are defining a format for your serial or lot numbers. A mask structure can:
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Include up to 5 numeric or alphanumeric segments
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Have one segment that increments automatically, and it must be a numeric segment
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Include a prefix
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Use a total of 40 characters, including all segments, separators, and prefixes
Refer to the information in Mask Structures Form topic, and plan out the structure before you try to add mask structures. Click here for information about the fields in the following procedure.
To add mask structures:
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Open I/C Setup > Mask Structures.
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Enter a code of up to six characters to identify the mask structure.
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Select the type of mask, either Serial (for serial number) or Lot (for lot number).
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Enter a description for the mask structure.
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Optionally, you can select a prefix character from the drop-down list.
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For each segment you want in the mask structure, select the segment type and enter the length of the segment. If desired, select a segment separator, or leave it at None.
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If you want a segment that increments automatically, make one segment numeric, and change the increment setting to Yes. You can only increment one segment.
When you enter a segment, the Mask Structure and Total Length fields are updated to display the current structure and length of the mask.
To delete a segment from the mask, highlight the line and press the Delete key.
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Click Save to add the mask structure.
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