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Trikon Announces Two Omega Etch Systems Sold for Production to
Zetex Semiconductors
NEWPORT, Wales, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trikon Technologies Inc.
(NASDAQ:TRKN), today announced the sale of two Omega etchers to Zetex
Semiconductors PLC, a leading innovator in the manufacture of analog power
devices for the consumer, automotive and industrial electronics sectors.
The sale to Zetex includes an Omega 201 ICP to be used for silicon trench
etching and polysilicon etch-back processes and an Omega i2L fitted with PERIE
& Isopod process modules, to be used for a range of dielectric etches including
contact, via, hard-mask open and planarisation.
The Omega 201 ICP will add additional production capacity to an equivalent
Omega etcher that has already been running these processes at Zetex for
approximately one year.
Zetex also purchased the new Omega i2L etch platform with PERIE & Isopod
process modules. The i2L platform was launched in China earlier this year and
combines the process modules and robust Windows XP control software from
Trikon's proven fxP(TM) series cluster tools with the wafer transport subsystem
from Trikon's proven 200 series cluster tool. By combining production proven
modules and sub-systems, the Omega i2L offers low cost processing on a small
footprint without the risks normally associated with the introduction of a new
system.
"The Omega i2L was designed with companies like Zetex in mind," said Dr. Dave
Thomas, etch marketing manager at Trikon. "Modern semiconductor manufacturing
sites need flexible tools that can support multiple applications, that have a
low purchase cost as well as a low operating cost and that have the ability to
better match capacity to current demand. High capacity cluster tools have
their place, such as in foundries and DRAM fabs, but not every fab can justify
the substantial cost and capacity increase from conventional cluster tools with
their multiple modules all dedicated to the same process. The Omega i2L is the
ideal system for power and consumer IC companies."
Tim Monaghan, head of global supply at Zetex commented, "Our Trikon trench
etcher has run reliably since its installation in 2004. For our critical
trench process, the interferometric endpoint detection unit on the Omega has
shown considerable benefits in terms of improved device yield and reduced
scrap, significantly accelerating the ROI on the system. When it came to
adding capacity, it was a simple decision to select another Omega 201. The
selection for the dielectric etch was more involved; we were looking for a
single system that could run seven different processes, replacing two tools in
our fab. Trikon showed that the Omega i2L had the flexibility we needed, and
continued to impress us with their commitment to our business and to power
applications in general."
Monaghan of Zetex continued, "This is part of our continuing investment in
flexible wafer processing capabilities to support our range of analog
solutions. Zetex's rapid growth over the last several years has been
underpinned by our distinctive range of IC technologies. The flexible support
that our relationship with suppliers such as Trikon provides allows us to
extend the internal portion of our capacity at minimum risk."
According to iSuppli, the power management market grew 24 percent to $20
billion in 2004, and is forecast to continue to grow at a compound annual
growth rate of 12.7 percent through 2008. The strength of the power market is
fuelled by the broad usage in all electronic segments, plus the rapid growth of
portable devices. Trikon serves the power market with its Omega etch and Sigma
metal deposition systems.
About Zetex Semiconductors PLC
Zetex Semiconductors designs and manufactures high performance semiconductor
solutions for analog signal processing and the management of power in
automotive, communications, consumer and industrial electronics.
Meeting the demand for greater power economy, precision and speed in analog
circuit design, the broad Zetex product range comprises application specific
linear ICs and discrete semiconductor devices in multiple package
configurations.
As a specialist in analog technology, Zetex offers a diverse series of ICs for
audio, video and linear applications as well as motor control and DC-DC
conversion. Its discrete component range features trench MOSFETs,
IntelliFET(TM) smart MOSFETs and bipolar transistors.
Headquartered near Manchester in the UK, Zetex Semiconductors has manufacturing
and sales operations in Asia, Europe and the USA and is supported by
distributors in more than 45 countries. (http://www.zetex.com/salesnetwork).
Its parent company, Zetex plc, is quoted on the official list of the London
Stock Exchange (listing symbol: ZTX).
About Trikon Technologies
Trikon Technologies is a leading provider of wafer fabrication equipment and
services to the global semiconductor industry. Trikon develops and
manufactures advanced capital equipment for plasma etching and chemical and
physical vapor deposition (CVD and PVD) of thin films for use in the production
of semiconductor, MEMS and similar devices. These are key components in most
advanced electronic products, such as telecommunication devices, consumer and
industrial electronics and computers. More information is available at:
http://www.trikon.com/.
"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, which include,
without limitation, statements in this new release and comments by Dr. Thomas
and Mr. Monaghan about Trikon's sales of its Omega line of products and the
needs of the semiconductor industry and statements about the projected growth
rates of the power management market. The forward-looking statements in this
press release are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the
potential for orders to be cancelled prior to shipment; our ability to build
and ship the Omega i2L and the Omega 201, and the unpredictable and cyclical
nature of the semiconductor industry and the power management market. These
factors are not intended to represent a complete list of all risks and
uncertainties inherent in the Company's business and the market for power
semiconductor products, and should be read in conjunction with the more
detailed cautionary statements included in the Company's SEC reports,
including, without limitation, its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. We assume no obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
DATASOURCE: Trikon Technologies Inc.
CONTACT: Katrina Bomont, Marketing Publicity Manager of Trikon
Technologies Inc., +44 (0) 1633 414030, or ; or
media, Stew Chalmers of Positio, +1-818-980-3762, or ; or U.S.
Investor Relations, Kevin Kirkeby of Global Consulting Group, +1-646-284-9416,
or
Web site: http://www.trikon.com/