ATMI's Epitronics Business Selected As Raytheon Primary Supplier
Epitronics To Supply InGaP HBT Epi Wafers for Raytheon RF Components
Danbury, CT and Andover, MA ATMI, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATMI), today announced that Raytheon RF Components selected A T M I s Epitronics business to be its primary supplier of Indium Gallium Phosphide (InGaP) emitter Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) epitaxial wafers. Use of HBT devices is critically important for making components that improve wireless communications equipment performance. Using InGaP materials enhances the benefits of HBTs over more typically-used materials such as Aluminum Gallium Arsenide (AlGaAs).
Dr. Timothy Murray, General Manager of Epitronics , III-V division, the A T M I unit responsible for providing the wafers to Raytheon, said, "Epitronics is a leading proponent for the use of these materials for cellular and other wireless communications devices. The fast-growing wireless communications markets are demanding smaller, more capable, highly reliable components. We ve worked with several companies from initial research to commercial ramp up. Raytheon is one of the first to publicly announce the availability of parts based on these advanced technologies."
Phil Yin, President of Epitronics said, "We are especially pleased to be chosen the primary InGaP HBT epitaxial wafer supplier to Raytheon RF Components. Their distinguished record translating high performance technologies developed for space and defense applications into cost-effective consumer wireless applications mirrors Epitronics , expertise in translating advanced semiconductor materials from the laboratory into commercial-quality, volume production."
Dave Laks, Raytheon RF Components Director of Marketing and Sales, said, "HBT-based components provide cost-effective design solutions to cell phone makers and other wireless communication device applications. Our customers and design teams now have access to the advantages provided by our series of
components based on our InGaP emitter HBT technology -- excellent performance, enhanced reliability, and potentially smaller chips. Our customers rely on the quality and performance of the products we sell them. The performance and reliability of the HBT-based devices Raytheon RF Components ships depend, to a significant degree, on the type of advanced semiconductor epitaxial wafers provided by Epitronics. Epitronics has demonstrated the ability to deliver the required quality reproducibly and cost effectively."
Raytheon Company is a global technology leader that provides products and services in the areas of commercial and defense electronics, engineering and construction, and business and special mission aircraft. Raytheon has operations throughout the United States and serves customers in more than 80 countries.
Epitronics, part of A T M I Technologies, is a leading supplier of specialty epitaxial services to the semiconductor industry. Epitronics Silicon Division in Mesa, AZ provides silicon epitaxial services for thin film growth of single layers on buried layers and patterns, and advanced device structures. The
III-V Division, in Phoenix, AZ provides III-V epitaxial products used in wireless communications, satellites, and optoelectronics.
A T M I provides products and services for semiconductor device manufacture through its Materials and Technologies units. A T M I Materials includes thin film materials and delivery systems, sub-atmospheric gas delivery systems, high-purity materials packaging systems, and photolithography and chemical-mechanical polishing materials. A T M I Technologies includes process and environmental solutions, thin film deposition services, smart card solutions, and other ATMI ventures.
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For more information contact:
Dean Hamilton
A T M I
Tel: 203/794-1100
dhamilton@atmi.com
A T M I
Tel: 203/794-1100
dhamilton@atmi.com
E-mail: dhamilton@atmi.com
