Novati gets 'trusted foundry' stamp for US defence applications
One of only nine fabs to win DoD accreditation
Novati Technologies, a developer of photonics, MEMS, 2.5D/3D, III-V-on-silicon and nanotechnology products, has announced that its wafer fab in Austin, Texas has been accredited by the US Department of Defense (DoD) as a Category 1A Trusted Foundry.
The DoD accreditation distinguishes Novati as a trusted manufacturer of integrated circuits for US aerospace and defence applications. Category 1A has been granted to only nine CMOS fabs that exhibit the highest levels of process integrity and protection.
Novati builds MEMS, sensors, actuators, photonic and electro-optic devices, Infrared (IR) detectors, wide bandgap electronics, non-volatile memory, power semiconductors, RF devices and a range of 2.5D/3D devices for aerospace and defence customers.
"Today's security applications for DoD demand suppliers who can meet the most rigorous requirements for utilising non-traditional elements and support low-volume manufacturing," said David Anderson, president and CEO for Novati. "We've proven that customers with really tough problems that require innovative materials, combinations of heterogeneous devices and high-risk processing techniques come to Novati. We regularly help develop products from concepts that have never been built before. The Trusted Foundry accreditation reflects our focus and strong commitment to supporting aerospace and defense contractors."
The Trusted Foundry program, administred by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) organisation on behalf of the DoD, ensures that the US government has guaranteed access to specialised, high-performance components.
