China's SMIC Foundry Selects Ion for Electrostatics Management in Fab 1.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2002 Ion Systems, Inc., the world's largest provider of electrostatics electrostatics, study of phenomena associated with charged bodies at rest (see charge; electricity). A charged body has an excess of positive or negative charges, a condition usually brought about by the transfer of electrons to or from the body. management products and services, today announced that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, (“SMIC”, NYSE: SMI, SEHK: 981) is a semiconductor foundry in mainland China, providing integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing services at 350 nm to 90nm technologies. (SMIC SMIC Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel de Croissance (French: guaranteed minimum wage) SMIC Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (Shanghai) SMIC Side Mount Intercooler ), China's first full-service IC foundry, has selected Ion's room ionization ionization: see ion. ionization Process by which electrically neutral atoms or molecules are converted to electrically charged atoms or molecules (ions) by the removal or addition of negatively charged electrons. and in-tool solutions to control electrostatic discharge (ESD (1) (Electronic Software Distribution) Distributing new software and upgrades via the network rather than individual installations on each machine. See ESL. ) in its Fab 1 in Shanghai, China. SMIC began official production in its Fab 1 facility on September 25, 2001. This Fab is estimated to reach full capacity, producing 42,500 8-inch wafers monthly by the middle of 2003. To protect SMIC's Fab 1 from ESD, Ion installed Model 5511 ceiling emitters with iCON technology and Model 5285 AeroBar ionizers. "We chose Ion because we are committed to delivering quality products to our customers worldwide," stated Dr. Richard Chang, SMIC 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. . "With the technological superiority of Ion's solutions, we can ensure SMIC's customers that our production process is ESD-safe." Electrostatic problems, such as ESD and electromagnetic interference (EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. ) can cause particle contamination, yield loss, equipment downtime, and low throughput in manufacturing facilities. Static needs to be controlled to allow for advancing technology. Ion's advanced electrostatics management solutions will reduce electrostatic problems and improve yield and throughput for SMIC as it implements production at .25 micron technology and beyond. "We are very pleased that SMIC selected Ion as its electrostatics management supplier for its first fab," stated Scott Gehlke, CEO of Ion. "With Ion's presence in Shanghai, as well as our new office in Taipei, Taiwan, Ion is positioned to deliver service and support to SMIC, as well as other customers in China." About SMIC Established in April 2000, SMIC is a Cayman Islands Company with headquarters in Shanghai, China. SMIC offers leading technology, fast turnaround production and customizable outsourced semiconductor manufacturing services for major integrated device manufacturers, fabless design houses and system OEMs. SMIC's key services include IC design, mask shop, manufacturing, packaging, and testing, providing its customers with a one-stop full service solution. Fab 1 pilot production has been completed in 2001 and volume output has begun in 2002. Fab 2 is planned to begin equipment installation by July 2002 and commence pilot production by the end of 2002. For more information, please visit www.smics.com. About Ion Ion is the world's largest provider of electrostatics management products and services. Ion improves its customers' business results by providing a total solution to their electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic interference challenges. Ion is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 and ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. ESD S20.20 - 1999 certified company. Ion was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Berkeley, Calif., with operations worldwide. For more information about Ion visit the web site at www.ion.com or call 800/367-2452. |
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