Ultratech, a supplier of lithography, laser--processing and inspection systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HBLEDs), as well as atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, today announced that it has received a large multiple-system order from a leading semiconductor manufacturer for its advanced packaging AP300 lithography systems.
The AP300 systems will be utilized for high-volume, fan-out wafer-level packaging (WLP) applications used to manufacture leading-edge chips. Ultratech will begin shipping the systems in Q4FY15 to the customer's facility in Taiwan.
The strong demand for thin mobile communication devices such as smartphones and tablets continues to drive growth in WLP. Due to the costs associated with 3D through-silicon via (TSV) architectures, industry analysts regard fan-out WLP as an effective solution for the highly demanding mobile and wireless market where the focus is on delivering high performance coupled with a small form factor.
Ultratech Lithography Products general manager and vice president of Rezwan Lateef stated, "Fan-out technologies provide a cost-effective packaging solution that enables smaller form factors, increased I/O density and excellent electrical and thermal performance. By working closely with our customers and continuing to invest in product R&D, Ultratech successfully addresses challenging fan-out issues, such as chip-to-mold non-planarity, die shift misalignment and wafer warpage, while providing outstanding cost-of-ownership. This major order clearly validates our technology leadership and the value proposition of our AP300 systems. We look forward to building on our relationship with this valued customer and supporting their aggressive technology roadmap for the next generation of mobile devices."
