Axcelis Wins Follow-On Order for Optima HD High Dose Implanter from Major Asian Memory Chipmaker.Productivity and extendibility in production cited as key factors in customer's further commitment to Optima platform BEVERLY, Mass. -- Axcelis Technologies Axcelis Technologies, Inc. NASDAQ: ACLS engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of capital equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry worldwide. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ACLS ACLS abbr. advanced cardiac life support ) has received a follow-on order for its Optima HD high dose ion implanter from one of the world's largest manufacturers of memory devices. This latest win builds on orders placed last year by this same customer for a standard Optima HD as well as an Optima HD Imax[TM] molecular implanter. The Optima HD is the only implanter that addresses traditional high dose implants as well as the expanding range of applications in sub-65nm device manufacturing. The system will ship during the first quarter of 2007. "This new order further emphasizes our customer's commitment to Axcelis' Optima HD technology and the strength of our partnership with this major global chipmaker chip·mak·er n. A manufacturer of electronic and integrated circuit chips. ," said Mary Puma, chairman 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 Axcelis. "The Optima HD incorporates our propriety spot beam A spot beam, in telecommunications parlance, is a satellite signal that is specially concentrated in power (i.e. send by a high-gain antenna) so that it will cover only a limited geographic area on earth. technology, which because of its short, simple beam delivers greater productivity, higher yield and unmatched extendibility. The Optima HD, which is in production, has now been validated as the clear choice over competing technologies for this customer's leading-edge device manufacturing needs." The Optima HD covers all traditional high dose implants while providing significant mid dose applications overlap for maximum versatility and capital efficiency. The Optima HD delivers precise implants using Axcelis' advanced spot beam technology, resulting in exceptional implant uniformity and repeatability. Axcelis' proprietary RadiusScan(TM) endstation further enhances productivity and enables the system to cover an extremely broad dose range. About Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Axcelis Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation, rapid thermal processing Rapid Thermal Processing (or RTP) refers to a semiconductor manufacturing process which heats silicon wafers to high temperatures (up to 1200 C or greater) on a timescale of several seconds or less. , and cleaning and curing systems. Axcelis Technologies also licenses its 50% owned joint venture, SEN Corporation, an SHI and Axcelis Company, to manufacture and sell certain implant products in Japan. The company's Internet address is: www.axcelis.com |
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