Newport-based SPTS Technologies, a supplier of advanced wafer processing solutions, has won an order, worth approximately $16m, for multiple etch and deposition systems from WIN Semiconductors Corp.
“We are proud to have been a supplier to WIN since their inception in 1999,” said Kevin Crofton, president of SPTS and corporate vice president at Orbotech.
“They recently announced their millionth GaAs wafer shipment, and our systems have added value to every one of those wafers. Over those 16 years, our technology roadmaps have been shaped by leaders such as WIN, and this repeat order confirms that our etch and deposition solutions continue to deliver production advantages to our customers”
Steve Chen, senior vice president of WIN, said: "Sixteen years ago, we selected SPTS to join us in the new world of GaAs foundry services, and today we own approximately 60 per cent of the foundry market share and are opening our third fab. The support and commitment of SPTS has contributed to that success. I look forward to entering the next phase of growth with them.”
Virtually all power amplifiers in a modern smartphone are made from circuits built on GaAs semiconductors, and enable handsets to transmit voice and data back to the base station tower.
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