Applied Materials Expands Process Diagnostic and Control Capabilities with Acquisition of Boxer Cross.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003 Innovative Metrology Systems Enhance Applied Materials' Process Control Solutions Applied Materials Applied Materials, Inc. NASDAQ: AMAT (HKSE: 4336 ) is the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel solar displays, solar , Inc. announced that it has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Boxer Cross Inc. for an undisclosed cash amount. Founded in 1997, Boxer Cross pioneered a new class of in-line monitoring systems that provide users with critical electrical measurement data for controlling semiconductor processes. "Boxer Cross' innovative products assist customers in managing the mounting challenges of manufacturing chips at the 130nm and beyond technology nodes See technology generation. ," said Dr. Gilad Almogy, vice president and general manager of Applied Materials' Process Diagnostic and Control group. "In addition to strengthening our portfolio of metrology and inspection systems, Boxer Cross' products are expected to add significant value to our process technologies. As Applied Materials further develops integrated solutions and modules, the close coupling of metrology and process systems should substantially reduce cycle time in providing new, more efficient solutions for our customers." Boxer Cross' products include the BX-10 Source/Drain and Ultra-Shallow Junction Measurement System and the BX-30 Advanced Interconnect (1) To attach one device to another. (2) A physical port (plug, socket) or wireless port (transmitter, receiver) used to attach one device to another. Measurement System. Both products provide critical in-line electrical measurements Electrical measurements Measurements of the many quantities by which the behavior of electricity is characterized. Measurements of electrical quantities extend over a wide dynamic range and frequencies ranging from 0 to 1012 Hz. on 200mm and 300mm product wafers to detect implant/anneal (BX-10) and dual damascene copper (BX-30) process variations. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. , including, but not limited to, those relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the potential benefits of the acquisition and enhancement of the Company's products and services. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the performance and successful integration of acquired businesses and technology. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release. Applied Materials (Nasdaq:AMAT AMAT Applied Materials (stock symbol) AMAT Average Memory Access Time AMAT Automatic Message Accounting Transmitter AMAT Anti-Materiel (bomb or mine) AMAT Ageing Management Assessment Team ), the largest supplier of products and services to the global semiconductor industry, is one of the world's leading information infrastructure providers. Applied Materials enables Information for Everyone(TM) by helping semiconductor manufacturers produce more powerful, portable and affordable chips. Applied Materials' Website is http://www.appliedmaterials.com. |
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