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Leading Health Equipment OEM Purchases Two KDF 744NT Batch Sputtering Systems for Digital X-Ray Technology Production

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KDF RELEASE 2005

KDF today announced that a leading original health equipment manufacturer has purchased and accepted two KDF 744NT batch sputtering systems. The tools are fully qualified and are currently in production.

The customer will utilize the KDF 744NT sputtering systems for radiography research to advance digital x-ray technology into digital mammography and digital radiography. Advancing x-ray technology to a large area, full-field digital platform will help improve the diagnostic process for breast cancer, and will improve other medical initiatives like stationery and remote diagnosis. Breast cancer diagnosis using a digital platform provides unsurpassed image quality and options for instantaneous re-shoots and eliminates the need to schedule additional appointments.

Over the past year, KDF has helped the customer qualify the KDF 744NT for this production application by providing on-site service including process assistance and software enhancements.

“It is very gratifying for KDF to announce the sale of two KDF 744NT batch sputtering systems to one of the world’s largest leading original health equipment manufacturers,” said Kurt Flechsig, KDF president. “This sale is of particular note because we have been able to extend our tool into a new application that we hope will help to improve the quality of health care and treatment throughout the world.”

The 744NT is a large area, four-target, batch sputtering system, designed for processing high-density interconnect, 200 mm semiconductor wafers, flat panel displays and other applications. The 744NT is equipped with a high-vacuum loadlock configured with a substrate pre-heat that enables the tool’s high throughput. The 744NT offers a pallet area of 19 x 19 inches with a compact footprint that uses less than one-third the floorspace of competing equipment. The tool can hold four 200 mm wafers or multiple smaller wafers and features two processing pallets, allowing an instantaneous change of wafer sizes and the ability to process both the front and back sides of wafers.

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About KDF
KDF Electronic & Vacuum Services, Inc., produces batch in-line sputtering tools in a wide variety of R&D and production formats for the mainstream silicon, emerging materials and flat-panel display markets. KDF systems are used in the production of semiconductors, photomasks, telecommunications networks, wireless circuits, gallium arsenide (GaAs), high density interconnect, sensors, optoelectronics, flat panel display and radio frequency power devices. KDF is located in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and has representatives in Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Korea.
Company Contacts
Kurt Flechsig
President & CEO
Tel: +1 (201) 784-5005
E-mail: kurt@kdf.com

TFR Technologies Selects KDF 954NTX with ERPP Option for Uniform, Repeatable Thin Film Deposition

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KDF RELEASE 2004

KDF today announced that TFR Technologies, Inc. has placed an order for a KDF 954NTX in-line sputtering system with an enhanced rotating planetary pallet (ERPP) option. This is the first order of a KDF system ever placed by TFR Technologies.

TFR selected the KDF tool after an extensive evaluation of physical vapor deposition (PVD) solutions, which concluded that the KDF 954NTX with an ERPP option provided the best combination of performance, yield and throughput to suit the company’s needs for miniature high performance frequency control device manufacturing.

“KDF is very pleased to announce that TFR Technologies has joined our global customer base,” said Kurt Flechsig, KDF president. “By choosing the KDF 954NTX, TFR Technologies validates the superiority of our technology for uniform, stable deposition of thin films in resonator manufacturing.”

The expansion of thin film device capabilities is driving the need for better uniformity and higher repeatability for thin film deposition. Using KDF’s proprietary ERPP in conjunction with the standard linear scanning mode on the KDF 954NTX provides excellent uniformity and repeatability, enabling the production of complex multi-layer dielectric coats such as mirrors and filters in a highly repeatable and uniform manner.

“TFR is looking forward to the KDF sputtering unit enabling higher volume production by increasing throughput across a wide range of depositions,” said Shane Leiphart, Senior Process Engineer, TFR Technologies, Inc. “It is expected that this tool will meet the company’s requirement for overall thin film performance well into the future.”

The 954NTX is a four-target in-line sputtering tool for front- and backside deposition. The tool, which is optimized for compound semiconductor processing applications, features a low cost of ownership, and enables high utilization and throughput. Like all KDF 900 Series tools, the 954NTX offers users the capability of a production tool with the process flexibility typically found in an R&D system. The 900 Series exceeds requirements for deposition of thin films in application critical devices and other applications requiring the absolute in uniformity.

The KDF 954NTX is one of KDF’s popular X Series™ products. It features the latest KDF cathode designs, which have been lengthened to 17 inches, offering improved uniformity over the entire pallet. X Series cathodes are also available in both Planar and Inset™ cathode form.

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About KDF
KDF Electronic & Vacuum Services, Inc., produces batch in-line sputtering tools in a wide variety of R&D and production formats for the mainstream silicon, emerging materials and flat-panel display markets. KDF systems are used in the production of semiconductors, photomasks, telecommunications networks, wireless circuits, gallium arsenide (GaAs), high density interconnect, sensors, optoelectronics, flat panel display and radio frequency power devices. KDF is located in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and has representatives in Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Korea.
Company Contacts
Kurt Flechsig
President & CEO
Tel: +1 (201) 784-5005
E-mail: kurt@kdf.com

Sipat Orders Another KDF 900 Series In-Line Sputtering Tool for High Throughput Surface Acoustic Wave Manufacturing

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KDF RELEASE 2004

KDF today announced that the company has received an order for a KDF 954NT in-line sputtering system from the Sichuan Institute of Piezoelectric & Acousto-optic Technology (SIPAT), a leading research and development facility in China. The system will be used in the production of surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices, which are commonly used in the growing wireless and mobile communications market.

SIPAT is a repeat customer and has been using a KDF 943 Series tool for several years. The institute chose the 954NT based on the system’s throughput, versatility, reliability and established history as a production-worthy tool. SIPAT was particularly interested in the 954NT’s uniform, stable deposition of thin films and ability to deposit on various substrate sizes.

“It is always gratifying when a customer returns to buy a second tool from KDF,” said Kurt Flechsig, KDF president. “In doing so, the Sichuan Institute of Piezoelectric & Acousto-optic Technology has demonstrated satisfaction with our technology, service and support. It is also important to note that SIPAT’s purchase represents recognition of the value that the KDF 954NT brings to the production of SAWs and other compound semiconductors. ”

SAW devices are used to control and process electrical signals. Increasingly, SAWs are making their way into in mass market consumer electronics. The proliferation of wireless products and new technologies coming online for wireless data have lead to a dramatic spike in the demand for SAWs. The worldwide market for SAW devices is already worth more than $1 billion, and is projected to continue growing.

The 954NT is a four-target batch sputtering tool for front- and backside deposition. The tool, which is optimized for processing GaAs and other compound semiconductor applications, features a low cost of ownership, and enables high utilization and throughput. Like all KDF 900 Series tools, the 954NT offers users the capability of a production tool with the process flexibility typically found in an R&D system. The 900 Series exceeds requirements for deposition of thin films in application critical devices and other applications requiring the absolute in uniformity.

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About KDF
KDF Electronic & Vacuum Services, Inc., produces batch in-line sputtering tools in a wide variety of R&D and production formats for the mainstream silicon, emerging materials and flat-panel display markets. KDF systems are used in the production of semiconductors, photomasks, telecommunications networks, wireless circuits, gallium arsenide (GaAs), high density interconnect, sensors, optoelectronics, flat panel display and radio frequency power devices. KDF is located in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and has representatives in Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Korea.
About Sipat
Sichuan Institute of Piezoelectric and Acousto-optic Technology(SIPAT), is the key Chinese institute specializing in research on piezoelectric and acousto-optic technology. Founded in 1970, SIPAT currently has about 900 employees, including about 100 senior researches and nearly 200 are engineers. SIPAT’s research is focused on SAW technology, piezoelectric and acousto-optic crystal materials, BAW microwave delay line, DWDM and piezoelectric or ferroelectric ceramic materials and devices. Since its founding, SIPAT has recorded nearly 400 strong technical achievements.
Company Contacts
Kurt Flechsig
President & CEO
Tel: +1 (201) 784-5005
E-mail: kurt@kdf.com

KDF Names Ammar Derra Director of Technology

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KDF RELEASE 2004

KDF today named Ammar Derraa, an award-winning scientist and author of more than 50 U.S. patents and disclosures, to the position of director of technology. Dr. Derraa succeeds Su Gupta, who left KDF late last year to pursue a university teaching career. Dr. Derraa will report directly to KDF CEO Kurt Flechsig.

“Dr. Derraa brings to KDF impeccable credentials and an outstanding record of technological achievement. His technical expertise will drive the creation of competitive solutions at KDF for years to come,” Mr. Flechsig said. “We are honored to welcome him aboard. We are also gratified that KDF was able to replace our departed director of technology in such a timely manner, which will ensure that we do not lose momentum as we continue along our product development roadmap.”

As director of technology, Dr. Derraa assumes responsibility for all KDF technology, with a particular emphasis on research and development. This includes overseeing the development of new KDF technology, including advancements upon the company’s series of sputtering tools, and service and customization of pre-owned MRC systems.

“It is with great pleasure that I assume the duties of director of technology at KDF,” Dr. Derraa said. “With nearly 20 years of history in the semiconductor industry and a reputation for innovative technology, KDF is an exciting company to be part of. I look forward to participating in the next phase of the company’s development.”

Prior to joining KDF, Dr. Derraa worked for NanoOpto Corp., where he led a nanotechnology project developing new nano-devices with dimensions smaller than the wavelength of light. Previously he was at Micron Technology, where he worked on many projects focused on the development of new technologies, including flat panel displays and various computer memory devices. Dr. Derraa has a rich background in academic and commercial research. He holds a PhD in physics from the University of Toronto, an MSc in physics from Queen’s University, and a BSc in physics from the University of Constantine. His achievements include the Reginald Blyth Award (1994-94), the E. Burton Fellowship (1990-93), and the John Nadeau Award (1990). He has filed 54 patents (36 awarded, 18 pending) and has more than a dozen technical and conference publications to his credit.

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About KDF
KDF Electronic & Vacuum Services, Inc., produces batch in-line sputtering tools in a wide variety of R&D and production formats for the mainstream silicon, emerging materials and flat-panel display markets. KDF systems are used in the production of semiconductors, photomasks, telecommunications networks, wireless circuits, gallium arsenide (GaAs), high density interconnect, sensors, optoelectronics, flat panel display and radio frequency power devices. KDF is located in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and has representatives in Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Korea.
Company Contacts
Kurt Flechsig
President & CEO
Tel: +1 (201) 784-5005
E-mail: kurt@kdf.com

Honeywell Places Follow-On Order for 943NT Sputtering System with KDF

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KDF RELEASE 2003

Aerospace business will use tool for commercial satellite applications and guidance systems
KDF today announced that Honeywell International (NYSE: HON) has placed a follow-on order for a 943NT in-line sputtering system. This follow-on order provides production-proven validation for KDF’s 943NT system in aerospace applications, and highlights KDF’s ability to respond to commercial and government contractors’ manufacturing needs with extensive customer support.

A KDF customer since 2001, Honeywell installed its first 943NT system at its Minneapolis facility in June 2001. The current order for Honeywell’s second 943NT system was installed at the same facility in January 2003 and will be used to produce ring laser gyroscopes for Honeywell’s aerospace business.

“Over the past year and a half, Honeywell has developed an established process with KDF’s 943NT tool,” said Kurt Flechsig, president of KDF. “We are proud to renew and strengthen our relationship with Honeywell and help them to further realize success.”

With sputter down capability and easy substrate loading, the 943NT is ideally suited for ring laser gyroscope production because it delivers a repeatable, high-throughput process for producing uniform films. Popular for their pure metal target deposition and convenient wafer to pallet loading abilities, the 900 Series systems can be configured with an optional high vacuum loadlock and three or four target positions.

High-rate DC magnetron sputtering and single- or multiple-pass deposition features support the versatility and high-throughput of these production systems. The 900 series systems can be used in the semiconductor, telecommunications, aerospace and a growing list of other technology markets because they can be tailored to meet specific processing needs.

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About KDF
KDF Electronic & Vacuum Services, Inc., produces batch in-line sputtering tools in a wide variety of R&D and production formats for the mainstream silicon, emerging materials and flat-panel display markets. KDF systems are used in the production of semiconductors, photomasks, telecommunications networks, wireless circuits, gallium arsenide (GaAs), high density interconnect, sensors, optoelectronics, flat panel display and radio frequency power devices. KDF is located in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and has representatives in Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Korea.
Company Contacts
Kurt Flechsig
President & CEO
Tel: +1 (201) 784-5005
E-mail: kurt@kdf.com

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