Analog Devices Selects ESI's Thin-Film Laser Trimming System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2004 Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:ESIO ESIO Earth Sciences Information Office (Environmental Institute; University of Massachusetts) ) today announced that Analog Devices Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) is an American multinational producer of semiconductor devices. Analog specializes in ADC, DAC, MEMS, and DSP chips for consumer and industrial goods. Analog is presently designing circuits in the 65 nanometer to 3 µm process feature sizes range. , Inc. (ADI), a global provider of high-performance analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). (DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive ) integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. (ICs), purchased ESI's new Model 2100 Thin-Film on Silicon Laser Trimming  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. System. Using the ESI (Edge Side Includes) A markup language for Web pages that enables elements of a Web page to be dynamically assembled in servers distributed throughout the Internet. Model 2100 and its modular system approach to process integration, Analog Devices is expecting to benefit from the combined capabilities of this new platform in trimming some of their high performance products. ESI designed the Model 2100 to be the fastest and most flexible laser processing solution on the market. The design includes the latest solid-state laser technology allowing manufacturers to optimize their process for today's linear, mixed signal and sensor trimming requirements. The Model 2100 features wavelength options, including a patented 1.3 micron wavelength diode-pumped laser process, which reduces or eliminates laser-induced opto-electric response and improves "trimmability" of most analog circuits. The elimination of opto-electric effects increases system yield and throughput. It also allows trimming to tighter tolerances without compromise. The net result is a high return on investment for manufacturers. According to Nick Konidaris, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ESI, "The Model 2100 integrates laser trimming expertise, prober independence, tester independence, and full automation to provide a fully integrated trimming solution. We worked closely with ADI from the conceptual design phase all the way to the integration phase to ensure that the Model 2100 meets or exceeds their specific processing requirements. Their purchase of this product is a strong testament to the value of ESI's thin-film laser trimming solutions." Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (ESI) is a global supplier of manufacturing equipment to increase productivity for customers in the semiconductor, passive components and electronic equipment markets. Our strategy is simple: Design great products, delight our customers and deliver solid financial results. The advanced electronic devices you see and use around the world today -- cell phones, personal computers, digital cameras, PDAs, even automotive electronics -- contain components that were likely manufactured with ESI equipment. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. ESI's web site is http://www.esi.com. |
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