The Chromadice uses a UV diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser system to process four 100-mm wafers per hour. Typical LED manufacture yields 10 2&#34 wafers per hour, said Jeffrey P. Sercel, president of JPSA, adding that switching to the larger 100-mm wafers will give manufacturers the equivalent of 16 2&#34 wafers per hour. JPSA developed high-accuracy Z-theta-capable air-bearing stages to enable processing with larger sapphire wafers. The Z-axis rotary stage offers continuous or limited travel, a cog-free motor, zero gear backlash, and low wobble and bearing run-out.

(April 12, 2007) VANCOUVER, WA; PLYMOUTH, MN; and BEAVERTON, OR &#151 Antares Advanced Test Technologies and Gryphics, Inc., wholly owned subsidiary of Cascade Microtech, Inc., partnered for sales, distribution, and service on Gryphics’ LQFN test-socket product line. Antares will rename the sockets “Kalypso,” and provide global distribution and service.