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Politics : Formerly About Applied Materials
AMAT 328.29-3.4%Feb 12 3:59 PM EST

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To: Teri Skogerboe who wrote (4148)4/27/1997 11:13:00 PM
From: Ritz   of 70976
 
Teri,

On the contrary, the general belief is that SVGI is the technology leader. It seems that SVGI is still the only manfacturer that has actually shipped a step-and-scan DUV stepper. In addition, they have come out with a modified version of their old I-line stepper that can do DUV litho without resorting to a eximer laser, something the others have not been able to do. The litho division is doing quite well. The current low stock price is related to questions about management, and the fact the non-lithography divisions have been killed in the recent downturn. SVGI, however, may not be for sale. Here's a link to a great article on the subject...

techweb.cmp.com

-Ritz
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