BEVERLY, Mass., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling
ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry,
announced that it has received an order for a 200mm Purion H™
single wafer, high current implanter from TowerJazz Semiconductor.
TowerJazz was the fastest growing foundry in 2014, according to
recent data from IC Insights. The Purion H will support capacity
expansions at their specialty logic fab in North America. The
system is scheduled to ship in the third quarter.
John Aldeborgh, executive vice
president, customer operations, said, "We're very excited to
announce this new Purion customer. We look forward to
supporting TowerJazz, one of the world's fastest growing foundries,
as they expand their global footprint and manufacturing
capacity." He continued, "Growth in mobile, automotive and
the internet of things markets has created a surge in demand for
200mm systems. According to Gartner, the segment is projected
to be 10-15% of the implant market for the next 5 years, providing
a strong opportunity for share gains. The new 200mm Purion H allows
chipmakers to manufacture with the lowest cost of ownership as well
as the industry's most advanced implant technology."
The Purion Platform
The Purion platform redefines the ion implanter application
space, delivering unmatched purity, precision and productivity to
enhance customers' device performance and yield. On
this platform, we've built the industry's first complete implant
product solution designed specifically for advanced planar and 3D
devices while providing the most flexible and productive
manufacturing capability for your fab. The systems' common
cross-product platform architecture is designed to drive
manufacturing flexibility and lower the total cost of fab
operations. All Purion implanters incorporate Axcelis' industry
leading Purion Contamination Shield™ Defense System, for
unsurpassed implant quality, so even the most sensitive devices can
realize optimized device performance. The platform's
proprietary Purion Vector™ dose and angle control system, and
constant focal length scanning deliver the most precise and
repeatable dopant placement available today. The
platform's superior beam current performance combined with the
Purion™ 500wph end station provides the industry's highest
productivity. The Purion platform includes the Purion M™ medium
current implanter, the Purion H™ high current implanter, and the
Purion XE™ high energy implanter.
About Axcelis:
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative,
high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over
35 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process
applications through the design, manufacture and complete life
cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical
and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more
about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.
CONTACTS:
Maureen Hart (editorial/media)
978.787.4266
Doug Lawson (investor relations)
978.787.9552
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