Recently, Aviza Technology, Inc., a supplier of advanced semiconductor capital equipment and process technologies for the global semiconductor industry and related markets, announced that it has received multiple orders from one of the world's leading optoelectronics manufacturers.
The customer will use the Delta i2L PECVD and Omega i2L etch systems to produce GaAs and InGaN-based LED devices, such as High Brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), used in solid state lighting, mobile communications and automotive applications. Market research firm Strategies Unlimited forecasts a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent during 2007-2012 for the HB-LED market segment alone, with the market size reaching over $11.4 billion by 2012.
The Delta i2L and Omega i2L are cost effective, production-proven systems that have demonstrated high productivity results with increased uptimes, reliability and exceptional process stability. Aviza's Omega i2L system is the process tools of record (PTOR) for etch applications at this customer's facility.
Kevin Crofton, Senior Vice President, Product Business Units of Aviza Technology, Inc., said "We are pleased that this customer selected multiple Aviza systems for their manufacturing requirements. To secure these system orders validates Aviza's ability to produce results that meet or exceed our customers' process specifications. Aviza's product offerings, technology process expertise and strong customer service are key reasons why customers choose Aviza as a preferred supplier for their current business and capacity expansion needs."
