News | Oct 19, 2022
Customer Qualifies WaferStorm System for Essential Process Steps for RF Production
Plainview, N.Y., October 19, 2022—Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) today announced that a world-leading semiconductor manufacturer has ordered Veeco’s WaferStorm® Wet Processing System for next generation wireless applications. The system was chosen due to its process performance and low cost of ownership advantage compared to other platforms. The customer operates multiple WaferStorm systems in various production facilities located around the world. This platform will now be utilized for additional process steps for RF filter production.
“We are proud to continue a strong relationship with this valued customer and to have been qualified for high-volume production in their state-of-the-art facility,” commented Adrian Devasahayam, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Product Line Management. “Our WaferStorm wet processing system enables next generation wireless communications in large part because of our proprietary ImmJET™ solvent technology, a combination of batch immersion and single wafer spray processing, that delivers superior process capabilities and low cost of ownership for photoresist strip and dry film strip applications.”
Veeco’s wet processing technologies are used to manufacturer RF filters with low chemistry usage, high throughput and exceptional process results.
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Veeco (NASDAQ: VECO) is an innovative manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment. Our proven ion beam, laser annealing, lithography, MOCVD and single wafer etch & clean technologies play an integral role in the fabrication and packaging of advanced semiconductor devices. With equipment designed to optimize performance, yield and cost of ownership, Veeco holds leading technology positions in the markets we serve. To learn more about Veeco’s systems and service offerings, visit www.veeco.com.
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