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Thursday May 11, 9:06 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Samsung Selects SVG's ProCell for Next-Generation Product Development
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2000--Following on the heels of the previously announced 193 nm Micrascan lithography system order from Samsung, Silicon Valley Group (Nasdaq:SVGI - news) announced shipment of its ProCell(TM) deep ultraviolet (DUV) coat/develop system to Samsung for production of advanced future products.
``The cluster design of ProCell offers great promise in many areas, but the most important is in wafer handling, where significant improvement in timing control can both increase throughput and improve critical dimension (CD) control,'' said Jae Park, vice president of engineering for SVG. ``Samsung will be able to capitalize on these opportunities, especially the productivity and CD control achieved with the ProCell.''
As part of the program, Samsung will utilize SVG's newly developed thermal and spin modules that improve not only process uniformity but also process latitude. This new approach tightens CD control for advanced deep ultraviolet lithography production.
``Samsung's commitment to moving technology forward is evident in their decision to form a relationship with SVG to use the ProCell,'' said Boris Lipkin, SVG Track Systems president. ``This program is a good opportunity for SVG to position ProCell in the demanding DRAM market, and for Samsung to impact its product developments. Taking the tool now allows Samsung to get a head start in implementing its advantages.''
``Recent orders from the region clearly demonstrate the confidence the world's leading DRAM manufacturers have in SVG's products,'' said Papken Der Torossian, SVG chairman and CEO. ``SVG is pleased that ProCell has been selected by Samsung, a company that not only advances technology, but has the ability to assist in ProCell's commercialization in large volumes.''
About Silicon Valley Group
Silicon Valley Group (Nasdaq:SVGI - news) is a leading manufacturer of automated wafer processing equipment for the worldwide semiconductor industry. The company designs, manufactures and markets technically sophisticated equipment used in the primary stages of semiconductor manufacturing. Its products include photolithography exposure tools; photoresist processing equipment; oxidation, diffusion and low-pressure chemical vapor deposition processing systems; atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition systems and precision optical components and systems. For more information, visit svg.com.
Forward-looking Statement Disclaimer: The matters discussed in this news release, and in particular statements made by the Company's chairman and CEO and Track Systems president, include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including but not limited to difficulties encountered or the benefits derived from customers using the ProCell(TM). For a complete review of the risks facing the Company, including economic conditions, industry conditions, trade environment and other risks, reference is made to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Particular reference is made to the Company's most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q, which detail such risk factors.
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