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An apparatus (400) used for indexing and affixing components to a substrate includes a vacuum conveyor and a controller (816) for controlling operation of the apparatus (400). The conveyor includes pallets (102), first and second tracks (414, 416), first and second motors (502, 503), a vacuum source

An apparatus (400) used for indexing and affixing components to a substrate includes a vacuum conveyor and a controller (816) for controlling operation of the apparatus (400). The conveyor includes pallets (102), first and second tracks (414, 416), first and second motors (502, 503), a vacuum source, a plenum (110), and first and second elevators (404, 405). The pallets carry the substrate, while the first and second tracks guide the pallets. The first motor is used for driving a pallet in a first direction on the first track, while the second motor is used for driving a pallet in a direction opposite to the first direction on the second track. The plenum is coupled to the vacuum source and at least one pallet for applying adhering forces to the substrate. The first and second elevators are used for transferring a pallet between the first and second tracks.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus, comprising:a vacuum conveyor, comprising:a plurality of pallets for carrying a substrate;first and second linearly slidable tracks for guiding the plurality of pallets, wherein the first linearly slidable track is positioned above the second linearly slidabl

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus, comprising:a vacuum conveyor, comprising:a plurality of pallets for carrying a substrate;first and second linearly slidable tracks for guiding the plurality of pallets, wherein the first linearly slidable track is positioned above the second linearly slidable track;a first motor for linearly driving at least one of the plurality of pallets in a first direction on the first linearly slidable track;a second motor for linearly driving at least one of the plurality of pallets in a direction opposite to the first direction on the second linearly slidable track;a vacuum source;a plenum coupled to the vacuum source and coupled to at least one of the plurality of pallets for applying adhering forces to the substrate;first and second elevators coupled to the first and second linearly slidable tracks for transferring at least one of the plurality of pallets between the first and second linearly slidable tracks; anda controller coupled to the vacuum conveyor to enable movement of the vacuum conveyor.