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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates has reached a new company
milestone with the shipment of its 500th VIISta single-wafer
high-current implant system. The system was ordered by TSMC, the
world’s largest pure-play foundry.
“We are proud that TSMC has chosen Varian for their implant
requirements. We look forward to continuing to partner with TSMC to
enable their most demanding production processes for the future,” said
Gary Dickerson, CEO of Varian Semiconductor. “Our high current systems
deliver the highest process capability, productivity and yield to the
industry’s leading device manufacturers. We thank all of our customers
for their support of our initiatives and for making Varian the leading
implant supplier world-wide and the fastest growing major equipment
company in the industry.”
According to figures from Gartner
Dataquest, Varian Semiconductor achieved a 77 percent market share of
the high current implant market in 2007.