Micronic introduces sweeping enhancements to MP80+ large area photomask pattern generator
12/17/2002 8:49 AM EST
Micronic introduces sweeping enhancements to MP80+ large area photomask
pattern generator
Täby, Sweden, December 17, 2002 - Micronic Laser Systems AB (OM
Stockholm Exchange: MICR), a leading manufacturer of laser pattern
generation equipment for the semiconductor and display industries, today
announced a series of enhancements for the MP80+ multi-purpose laser
mask pattern generator. With an increased maximum resolution capability
of 2 microns, this versatile tool can be used for a greater range of
precision large area photomask applications, including advanced wafer
level packaging and passive matrix LCDs.
The specifications of the MP80+ have been improved primarily in the area
of line width uniformity and overlay. The system features a new optical
head design that allows exposure to edge of the substrate. Further
enhancement is the introduction of an optional "golden plate function"
that allows for calibration of the system to a reference grid allowing
for a higher registration performance. The MP80+ has an ACO (Automatic
Changeable Optics) option that allows automatic change of resolution
between each mask.
"These enhancements make the MP80+ an extremely versatile product,
capable of serving a large number of mask applications," said Jorge
Freyer, Sr. vice president for marketing & business development of
Micronic Laser Systems. "The wide range of resolution levels and the
choice of chrome, emulsion or combination, results in a very flexible
system that can be tailored to the customer's requirements."
About Micronic Laser Systems AB
Micronic Laser Systems is a Swedish high-tech company engaged in the
development, manufacture and marketing of a series of extremely accurate
laser pattern generators for the production of photomasks. The
technology involved is known as microlithography. Micronic's systems are
used by the world's leading electronics companies in the manufacture of
television and computer displays, semiconductor circuits and
semiconductor packaging components. Micronic is located in Taby, north
of Stockholm and at present has subsidiaries in the United States, Japan
and Taiwan. Micronic maintains a web site at: http://www.micronic.se
Company contact: Agency contact:
Ulf Sundström Dylan McGrath
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Tel: +46 8 638 52 00 Tel: +1 415 882 9494