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Technology Stocks : Triquint Semiconductor (TQNT) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: DragonBoy who wrote (588)	3/2/1999 12:45:00 PM
From: The Ox	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 995

TQNT has been disappointing! On the RFMD's thread there is a write-up from an analyst who says RFMD will probably take business away from TQNT. Here's some TQNT news: TriQuint Semiconductor Announces Prototype Chip and Wafer Options for Its High Performance Microwave and Millimeter Wave Processes DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 1999-- TriQuint High Performance Process Foundry Customers Have the Option of Testing New Designs On a Prototype Chip Option (PCO) Run and Pre-production Designs On a Prototype Wafer Option (PWO) Run TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. announces the availability of two cost- and time-effective methods for developing new custom microwave and millimeter wave MMICs and testing their suitability for production on TriQuint's high performance processes. TriQuint's Texas operation has five gallium arsenide (GaAs)-based processes available for monolithic microwave and/or millimeterwave frequency integrated circuits (MMICs) which are targeted for low noise, general purpose, or high power operation at frequencies through 40 GHz. All processes are run on TriQuint's ISO9001 100-mm (four-inch) wafer production line. The Prototype Chip Option (PCO) allows designers an inexpensive means of prototyping FETs, interstage matching topologies, and even entire circuits. Prices are kept low since mask sets are shared by multiple customers. PCOs devices have predetermined chip sizes and run on a set schedule which is published on the TriQuint website (and listed below). "The PCO is a great and cost effective way for customers to try out and evaluate our processes or to evaluate new circuit elements, matching circuits, or even complete designs," said Lisa Howard, Foundry Business Manager for the TriQuint Texas Foundry. The Prototype Wafer Option (PWO) allows customers to set their own schedule for wafer fabrication. Each customer is the exclusive owner of the mask set, so they can determine schedule, circuit sizes, wafer thickness, and testing levels. The PWO bundles mask fabrication and wafer fabrication into a single-priced package with two thinned and diced wafers as deliverables. Support for basic Design Rule Check (DRC), layout/model consulting and in-process monitoring is also included. IC-level DC and RF testing is also available. PROCESSES AVAILABLE There are five production processes available through the TriQuint Texas Foundry: -- MesFET (0.5-micron): The LNLC (low noise, low current) option is intended for LNAs, mixers, and signal amplifiers; The IPHC (intermediate profile, high current) option is for moderate power and general-purpose amplifiers and switches; both options to 18 GHz. -- HFET (Heterostructure FET, 0.5-micron): Very high breakdown voltages, RF output power, and efficiency. Typical apps: high voltage power amplifiers and switches; lower voltage, high power density linear circuits to 18 GHz -- PWR-pHEMT (psuedomorphic HEMT, 0.25-micron): Both high power and ultra-low noise designs through 40 GHz frequencies. -- pHEMT (psuedomorphic HEMT, 0.5-micron): High power density, gain, and efficiency; Low noise figures; for applications through 18 GHz. -- VPIN (Vertical PIN): High performance switches, limiters, and attenuators through 20 GHz (not available for PCOs). SCHEDULE The order placement schedules for the PCOs with 1999 deliveries are: -0- T MesFET 15 June 1999 HFET 15 July 1999 0.25u pHEMT 15 March 1999 15 August 1999 0.5u pHEMT 15 September T Additional PCO runs will be scheduled with deliveries throughout 2000, as well. DELIVERY Typical cycle times for mask and wafer fabrication is twelve (12) weeks. Delivery of product for PCOs is in die form. The PWO customer has the option to take delivery as whole wafers or as individual die packaged in wafflepacks, gelpaks, or on tape. SUPPORT Technical support is available in multiple levels. A limited amount of device model and wafer fabrication support is available with a PWO purchase. Additional Engineering support is available to assist with circuit design, design consulting, acquisition and evaluation of custom FET data or models, and layout. Schedules, process descriptions, and application notes for these processes and products are available on TriQuint's website at www.triquint.com under the "micro-/Millimeter Wave" section. TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:TQNT) is a leading worldwide supplier of a broad range of high performance gallium arsenide (GaAs) integrated circuits. TriQuint's products span the RF and millimeter wave frequency ranges and employ analog and mixed signal circuit designs. They are used in wireless communications, telecommunications, data communications and aerospace systems. TriQuint offers both standard and customer specific products as well as foundry services. TriQuint's two operations, in Oregon and Texas, are both certified to the ISO 9001 international quality standard. TriQuint is headquartered at 2300 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124 and can be reached at 503/615-9000 (fax: 503/615-8900). Visit the TriQuint website at triquint.com. CONTACT: TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. Foundry Business Manager, Microwave & Millimeterwave Products Lisa Howard, 972/994-8493 Fax: 972/994-8504 Email: lhoward@tqtx.com or Dir. Strategic Marketing Communications Rob Hamilton, 503/615-9407 Fax: 503/615-8901 Email: rhamilton@tqs.com