Nova Receives Repeat Order For Advanced X-Ray Solution From A Leading Memory Customer
Nova Receives Repeat Order For Advanced X-Ray Solution From A Leading Memory Customer
Nova Receives Repeat Order For Advanced X-Ray Solution From A Leading Memory Customer
Rehovot, Israel – July 6, 2016 – Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) today announced that ReVera, a
Nova Company and a leading provider of Materials and Film Thickness metrology solutions
for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, received a repeat order
from a leading memory manufacturer for its standalone VeraFlex III advanced X-Ray
Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) metrology system. The order expands the VeraFlex III
install base at the customer’s most advanced R&D and production sites, providing thickness
and composition measurements for the most advanced flash memory cell applications.
The VeraFlex III is the third generation of the VeraFlex series of XPS systems installed in
Semiconductor front end wafer fabrication facilities globally. The new generation of tools
combine enhanced XPS capabilities with an optional unique XRF channel, and are designed
to address the increasing challenges associated with measuring complex gate structures
and ultra-thin films in the most advanced Logic and Memory nodes.
“We are excited with this vote of confidence in our X-Ray advanced solution that solidifies
the inroads we make into the most advanced memory applications,” said Glyn Davies,
ReVera President and Nova Corporate EVP. “This repeat order further strengthens our
position in this segment, specifically in advanced Flash nodes, and allows Nova to better
align its growth with the leading customer’s ambitious roadmap.”
About Nova: Nova Measuring Instruments delivers continuous innovation by providing
advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Deployed with
the world’s largest integrated-circuit manufacturers, Nova’s products deliver state-of-the-art,
high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the
semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova’s product portfolio, which combines high-precision
hardware and cutting-edge software, supports the development and production of the most
advanced devices in today’s high-end semiconductor market. Nova’s technical innovation
and market leadership enable customers to improve process performance, enhance
products’ yields and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor
manufacturers from its offices around the world. Additional information may be found at
www.novameasuring.com.
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