Skyworks qualifies GaAs HBT foundry AWSC
Located in the Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park in South Taiwan, AWSC is one of the world s first foundry companies dedicated to the manufacturing of high-quality GaAs devices.
The qualification announcement comes almost two-and-a-half years after Conexant (the wireless business of which joined with Alpha to form Skyworks) first selected AWSC as a foundry partner.
"After meticulous testing, we re pleased to announce that AWSC has met our rigorous process, quality and reliability requirements and is now qualified for production," said Kevin Barber, senior VP of operations for Skyworks. "The qualification of AWSC for HBT foundry services improves Skyworks ability to meet customer volume and second-source demands."
"Skyworks quality procedures and specifications are among the highest in the industry," said Tom Chi, president of AWSC. "We are extremely proud of having achieved this milestone, and look forward to strengthening our relationship as Skyworks business continues to grow."
