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With the introduction of new advanced materials and processes for its 45nm technology node migration in 2007, Intel Corporation has acknowledged some of its suppliers that were critical to its ability to migrate to the new node within its Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) awards for 2007. A total of 35 suppliers were honored.

“We’re especially pleased this year to recognize these suppliers due to their significant contribution to Intel’s ramp of the world’s most advanced 45nm manufacturing process and industry-leading assembly and test technologies,” said Robert Bruck, Vice President of the Technology and Manufacturing Group and General Manager of Technology Manufacturing Engineering. “These suppliers are industry-recognized leaders committed to innovation, affordability and high-velocity business practices.”

Although Intel did not break out those suppliers specifically involved in the 45nm ramp, front-end fab suppliers honored included:

·    Asyst Technologies, Inc. supplies automated material handling systems
·    Cabot Microelectronics Corp. supplies CMP polish slurries for flash and logic technologies
·    Daifuku Co., Ltd. supplies automated material handling systems
·    Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. supplies capital manufacturing equipment and spares and services
·    JSR Corporation supplies advanced photoresists, packaging materials and CMP consumables
·    Linde Electronics, a member of the Linde Group, supplies electronic gases and total materials management
·    Munters Corporation supplies VOC abatement equipment
·    Nikon Corporation supplies lithography scanners
·    NuFlare Technology, Inc. supplies mask writers
·    Tokyo Electron Limited supplies semiconductor production equipment

The winners of the Intel PQS awards in alphabetical order are:

·    AceCo Precision Manufacturing supplies fab spares and refurbishment
·    Asyst Technologies, Inc. supplies automated material handling systems
·    Cabot Microelectronics Corp. supplies CMP polish slurries for flash and logic technologies
·    Daifuku Co., Ltd. supplies automated material handling systems
·    Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. supplies capital manufacturing equipment and spares and services
·    DEK International GmbH supplies printing machines
·    Delta Design, Inc. supplies handlers and burn-in tools
·    Dow Corning Corporation supplies thermal interface materials and adhesives
·    Enplas Semiconductor Peripheral Corporation supplies burn-in sockets
·    Harbor Electronics, an ECT Company, supplies turnkey test interface units (TIU)
·    Integrated Device Technology, Inc. supplies PC, server and notebook clocking solutions
·    Indium Corporation supplies solder thermal interface materials
·    JSR Corporation supplies advanced photoresists, packaging materials and CMP consumables
·    KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd. supplies burn-in boards, TIUs, BIB/TIU/UBID maintenance
·    Linde Electronics, a member of the Linde Group, supplies electronic gases and total materials management
·    Lotes supplies connectors and sockets
·    Munters Corporation supplies VOC abatement equipment
·    Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. supplies ceramic capacitors, ferrites, inductors, RF modules and dielectric filters
·    Nichicon Corporation supplies aluminum electrolytic and polymer capacitors
·    Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd. (NDK) supplies crystals and oscillators
·    Nikon Corporation supplies lithography scanners
·    Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation supplies aluminum electrolytic and polymer capacitors
·    NuFlare Technology, Inc. supplies mask writers
·    Richtek Technology Corporation supplies power management solutions
·    Rofin-Baasel supplies laser mark equipment
·    Rosendin Electric provides electrical construction services
·    Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. provides security services
·    Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. provides assembly and test services
·    STATS ChipPAC Ltd. provides full turnkey packaging and test services
·    Tektronix Inc. supplies validation test equipment
·    The Hibbert Group provides marketing collateral fulfillment services
·    Tokyo Electron Limited supplies semiconductor production equipment
·    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. provides foundry services
·    Tyco Electronics supplies CPU sockets, connectors and passive components
·    Veolia Environmental Services provides hazardous waste transportation and disposal