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The QC3 boasts more than an order-of-magnitude improvement in performance compared to previous systems, with scans taking seconds rather than minutes or even hours.
The productivity of the QC3 is further enhanced by the multi- sample stage that can accommodate up to 20 wafers in a single measurement process, with fully automated alignment, measurement, analysis and reporting, meaning an operator no longer needs to manually interpret and record data.
The QC3 uses Jordan Valley’s RADS analysis software to provide fast and accurate structural information from the X-Ray data. The RADS software is recognised as one of the industry leaders in X-Ray analysis software.
These features of the QC3 system, coupled with the high data quality and throughput, leads to faster identification of epi excursions and their root causes, increasing yield and profit per wafer. Over 50 systems have already been shipped and installed in facilities across the world, mainly in China, Taiwan and USA.
The CS Industry Awards 2013 recognise success and development along the entire value chain of the Compound Semiconductor industry from research to completed device, focusing on the people, processes and products that drive the industry forward.
The CS Industry Awards will remind us what is good about the industry - the people who drive it with their technical expertise and customer orientated perspectives. Nominations are open to all companies, individuals and organisations within the CS industry and voting will occur through Compound Semiconductor online and print services.
“Jordan Valley is extremely proud to be named as winner of CS industry award,” says Isaac Mazor, Jordan Valley founder and CEO. “Our growth is a testament to our entire organisation’s commitment to technological superiority and to the wide adoption of our x-ray metrology into the advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes as well as other emerging markets such as the LED, GaN and other compound semiconductors.”
Jordan Valley Semiconductors (JVS) develops manufactures and sells fully automated metrology tools for advanced technology nodes based on non-contacting and non-destructive tools.
The company offers the semiconductor industry the most comprehensive portfolio of advanced metrology tools, based on technologies such as XRR, XRF, XRD, HRXRD & XRDI (Imaging for defects).
JV provides two other product to the Compound industry: Delta-X for LED and QC Velox that is the next generation HRXRD system for Epi manufactory.
Jordan Valley’s investors include Clal Industries and Investments Ltd., Intel Capital and Elron Electronics Industries Ltd..
With headquarters in Migdal Haemek Israel, the company has subsidiaries in Durham UK, Austin Texas USA, Dresden, Germany, Hsin-Chu Taiwan, Suwon Korea and worldwide
representatives network. Praxair prices $500 million of
1.2 percent notes due 2018 The company eventually intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of debt and share repurchases
Manufacturer and distributor of atmospheric and process gases used in MOCVD growth, Praxair has priced $500 million of 1.20% notes due March 4th, 2018.
The notes are being offered under the firm’s universal shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering is being underwritten by Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
The offering is expected to close on March 4th, 2013. The company anticipates using the proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including repayment of debt and share repurchases under the company’s share repurchase program. Prior to their application, the net proceeds may be used to repay short-term debt and/or invested in short-term investments.
The offering is being made by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement only.
Brooks Instrument to unveil novel MFC for MOCVD growth
The firm will exhibit its digital solutions for flow, vacuum and pressure measurement and monitoring at SEMICON China
Brooks Instrument will launch the GF135 pressure transient insensitive (PTI) mass flow controller at SEMICON China.
In its first year at SEMICON China, Brooks will showcase the GF135 and other products, along with partner SCH Electronics at booth #5505.
Flow, vacuum and pressure control and monitoring are vital in semiconductor growth, including compound semiconductors grown by MOCVD.
The GF135 improves yield and uptime with real-time integral rate-of-decay flow measurement and advanced diagnostic capabilities to verify accuracy, check valve leak-by and monitor sensor drift without stopping production.
It provides excellent actual process gas accuracy and ultra- fast flow settling time for reduced process cycle time. Onboard diagnostic data logging, zero stability trending and correction, and early detection of valve corrosion or clogging allow semiconductor manufacturers to achieve tighter tolerances
March 2013
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