AMAT 0090-76133 Synergy V452 SBC Board

Product Introduction & Engineering Value

The 0090-76133 is not a generic industrial CPU card. It is an Applied Materials-configured Synergy V452 VME single-board computer, used as a computing/control element in legacy semiconductor equipment. Repair and inventory records specifically identify it as an AMAT SBC board for Centura systems.

The underlying V452 platform supports Motorola 68040/68060 processor architectures, VME64 extensions, Ethernet, and mezzanine expansion. However, the AMAT 0090-76133 configuration is specifically documented as a 68040 / 16 MB variant, so a generic V452 board should not automatically be considered an interchangeable replacement.

Technical Specifications

The underlying Synergy V452 platform is documented with 68040 or 68060 processors, 23–66 MHz processor-speed options depending on configuration, up to 128 MB DRAM, up to 16 MB Flash, 10BASE-T Ethernet, EZ-Bus mezzanine expansion, and VME64 support. Those are platform-level capabilities, not proof that every one is populated or enabled on AMAT 0090-76133.

AMAT-specific sources identify 0090-76133 as “SBC Synergy 68040 CPU with 16”, and another repair database describes it more explicitly as “PCB SBC Synergy 6804 CPU with 16MB RAM (V452).”

Field Application & the “Trench” Experience

A Centura tool develops an intermittent controller fault. The maintenance team initially suspects an I/O card because several downstream devices stop responding. After isolating the VME rack, however, the real problem points back to the 0090-76133 SBC.

The difficult part is sourcing the replacement.

A buyer finds a Synergy V452 board with a 68060 processor and assumes it is a drop-in substitute for the AMAT 0090-76133. The physical board looks close enough. That is not sufficient.

The installed AMAT board is specifically identified as a 68040/16 MB configuration. The correct replacement should therefore be matched against processor, memory, daughterboard, firmware, connector population, and the actual Centura configuration—not merely the V452 designation.

Specific Application Scenarios

1. AMAT Centura controller replacement where the original V452-based computing subsystem has failed.
2. Legacy semiconductor-tool recovery where a functional SBC is required to bring an otherwise serviceable tool back online.
3. VME rack maintenance involving older AMAT control architectures.
4. Critical spare inventory for fabs maintaining Centura equipment beyond the normal OEM lifecycle.

A repair specialist in Japan lists 0090-76133 specifically as an AMAT SBC V452/V440-related repair item, while another source identifies it as a V452 board for Centura 5200 RTP equipment.

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Transparency SOP: QA & Testing

For this board, a proper refurbishment test should go well beyond “powers on.”

1. Hardware identity

Verify:

• 0090-76133
• Board revision
• CPU marking
• RAM configuration
• Serial number
• Daughterboard/mezzanine configuration

2. Physical inspection

Check the VME connector, board edge, mounting hardware, electrolytic capacitors, battery if fitted, and any evidence of corrosion or previous component-level repair.

3. Processor and memory verification

Confirm that the installed CPU and memory correspond to the expected AMAT configuration. A V452 carrying a different processor configuration should not automatically be labeled as an equivalent 0090-76133.

4. VME bus test

Install the board in a suitable VME test chassis and verify bus initialization and board-level communication.

5. Ethernet test

Where the AMAT configuration uses the Ethernet interface, verify link establishment and network communication. The V452 platform supports 10BASE-T Ethernet.

6. Application-level test

The strongest test is installation into a compatible Centura test environment or simulator. A successful VME POST or Ethernet ping does not prove that the AMAT software stack and machine-control functions will operate correctly.

7. Final condition grading

Clearly distinguish New Surplus, Used-Tested, Refurbished, and As-Is. Current market listings show all of these types of supply conditions, so procurement should not accept “available” as a condition statement.

The Veteran’s Tech Trap Guide

⚠️ Trap #1 — Assuming every V452 is equivalent

The V452 platform supports both 68040 and 68060 configurations. AMAT 0090-76133, however, is specifically identified as a 68040 / 16 MB configuration.

PRO TIP: Photograph the CPU and memory markings on the installed board before purchasing a replacement.

⚠️ Trap #2 — Confusing 0090-76133 with 0090-76109

Repair records identify 0090-76109 as an SBC associated with a different Synergy configuration, while 0090-76133 is the V452/68040 configuration. Do not substitute based on the shared “SBC Synergy” description.

⚠️ Trap #3 — Ignoring the -D / serial-I/O configuration

One current listing describes a specific 0090-76133 assembly as V452-D with serial I/O. If the original board has this configuration, the replacement should be checked for the same daughterboard and I/O arrangement.

⚠️ Trap #4 — Buying “tested” without defining the test

A seller can legitimately say “tested” after verifying power-up and still have no evidence that the board works inside a Centura control system.

For a critical spare, ask exactly what was tested: VME initialization, memory, CPU, Ethernet, serial I/O, mezzanine interface, and tool-level operation.

Dynamic FAQ

What is AMAT 0090-76133?

It is an Applied Materials Synergy V452 single-board computer, identified in multiple industrial records as a 68040 CPU board with 16 MB RAM for legacy semiconductor equipment.

What CPU does 0090-76133 use?

The AMAT-specific configuration is identified as a Motorola 68040. The broader V452 platform also supports 68060 processors, but that does not mean a 68060 V452 is automatically equivalent to 0090-76133.

Is 0090-76133 a VME board?

Yes. It is a Synergy V452 VME single-board computer. The V452 platform supports VME64 extensions.

What equipment uses 0090-76133?

It is associated with Applied Materials Centura equipment. Current industrial records specifically identify it as a Centura SBC, with listings referencing Centura 5200 RTP configurations.

Is 0090-76133 interchangeable with 0090-03467?

Both part numbers are identified with V452 boards in AMAT spare-part records, but that does not establish direct interchangeability. The installed CPU, RAM, serial I/O, mezzanine hardware, firmware, and tool configuration should be compared before substitution.

Is New Surplus 0090-76133 available?

The current secondary market contains 0090-76133 inventory, but much of the publicly listed material is used or refurbished, rather than demonstrably New Surplus. One current listing is explicitly marked OEM Used and Sold Out, while another lists a used V452-D assembly.

How should New Surplus authenticity be verified?

Request photographs of the actual board showing the 0090-76133 label, CPU, RAM, revision, serial number, VME connector, and any daughterboards. Also require the supplier to state whether the board is unused OEM surplus, refurbished, used-tested, or as-is.

What warranty should I request?

For a refurbished or used board, require the supplier to state the warranty period and test scope in writing. Do not accept “tested” as a warranty specification. A critical Centura SBC should ideally carry a defined replacement/repair warranty with clear return conditions.