Chipworks Expands Process and Structural Analysis Capabilities.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SEMICON SEMICON Semiconductors Equipment and Material International Conference West 2003 OTTAWA, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2003 Chipworks Inc. ("Chipworks"), the standard setting supplier of reverse engineering services announced today at SEMICON West 2003 that it is expanding its process and structural analysis operations to meet the growing customer demand for its world-class technical analysis services. Process and structural analysis focuses on the physical structure and chemical make-up of semiconductor chips and microelectronic assemblies, and is one of the fastest growing business divisions for the Company. Leading-edge semiconductor and electronics organizations use this service to support the research and development efforts of their own products. Technology advancements present ongoing challenges in reverse engineering. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. senior technical advisor, Dick James This article is about the singer. For the American football player, see Dick James (American football). Dick James (born Reginald Leon Isaac Vapnick [1], 12 December 1920, in East End, London — died 1 February 1986) was the singer of the , "Chipworks has analyzed an·a·lyze tr.v. an·a·lyzed, an·a·lyz·ing, an·a·lyz·es 1. To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations. 2. Chemistry To make a chemical analysis of. 3. large feature sizes such as those found in passive optical devices and MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) Tiny mechanical devices that are built onto semiconductor chips and are measured in micrometers. In the research labs since the 1980s, MEMS devices began to materialize as commercial products in the mid-1990s. down to the atomic size features found in laser diodes A semiconductor-based laser used to generate analog signals or digital pulses for transmission through optical fibers. Both laser diodes and LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are used for this purpose, but the laser diode generates a smaller beam that is easier to couple with the smaller core ". "Chipworks has successfully coped with the ever-shrinking dimensions of silicon chips as they have evolved. However, new technologies such as laser diodes, which rely on multiple thin atomic layers, present very difficult analytical challenges. The manufacturers can run test wafers, but we have to analyze at the finished product laser, which is typically only fractions of a millimeter One thousandth of a meter, or 1/25th of an inch. See metric system. in size." said Mr. James. "At the other end of the scale, MEMS have features that are tens of microns in size, and are liable to fall off the substrate as they are designed to move freely. Chipworks has developed techniques that effectively deal with problems associated with these samples. Our imagination is continually stretched, but with every unique part that has crossed our path, Chipworks has met the challenge and delivered the technical analyses required by the customer," stated Mr. James. Chipworks new lab facilities will include an additional 3,500 sq. ft. to its existing 31,000 sq. ft facility. Upon completion the lab will house two (2) FESEMs, a TEM TEM 1. transmission electron microscope. 2. triethylenemelamine. 3. transmissible encephalopathy of mink. , two (2) SEMs, an Ion Mill, image capturing systems, an optical photography center and microscope lab, an electrical lab, a process and delayering Delayering is a process for principles-based corporate restructuring and cost cutting trademarked by the Boston Consulting Group. It is a cascading organization redesign that proceeds from the CEO (Layer 1) to the CEO's direct reports (Layer 2), and so on through all employees. lab, a product tear down area and additional storage for its extensive parts archive. Terry Ludlow, president of Chipworks commented "Chipworks is a first rate reverse engineering company with a very strong reputation in the semiconductor and electronics industry. This facility expansion will provide extra space for additional equipment needed to deal with the ever-changing technology advancements. It will also provide the ability to cope with larger volumes of samples." About Chipworks Chipworks is an internationally recognized technical services company that analyzes the circuitry and physical composition of semiconductors chips and electronics systems for applications in patent licensing support and competitive study. Chipworks' technical experts use sophisticated lab facilities and a rich library of in-house semiconductor data to conduct detailed analyses of a wide selection of chip types. Chipworks develops high value, meticulously me·tic·u·lous adj. 1. Extremely careful and precise. 2. Extremely or excessively concerned with details. [From Latin met researched, on time reports presented in a format that is easy to understand and tailored to customer needs. For over 10 years, Chipworks has successfully helped leading-edge semiconductor and electronics organizations achieve their goals by supporting research and development efforts in strategic product development and patent portfolio management. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the Company has offices worldwide. Chipworks can be visited via the Internet at www.chipworks.com |
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