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Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Continues Fab Expansion with ESI's High-Capacitance MLCC Tester
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - ESI (Nasdaq:ESIO) today announced that Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. (SEM) has purchased follow-on, ESI high-capacitance, multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) testers. The system is designed to meet the needs of high-volume capacitance MLCCs, used in computer, flat-panel display, automotive, consumer electronics and video game applications.
"The lower average selling price for these types of components, which are used in commodity products, is driving the industry towards cost-effective solutions that maximize productivity," explained J. Y. Park, manager of LCR Division at SEM. "ESI continues to offer the highest value and return-on-investment, in addition to the highest accuracy, flexibility and extendibility for a wide range of geometries. We will continue to look to ESI to fulfill our component manufacturing needs."
"This order furthers the continued adoption of ESI's testers in the most advanced component manufacturing applications," noted Vernon Cooke, passive components product marketing manager at ESI. "Leading component manufacturers, such as SEM, require solutions that enable the highest yields, maximum efficiency and best cost-of-ownership. ESI's industry-leading high-capacitance MLCC tester is designed to meet these goals by providing maximum configuration flexibility and productivity. We look forward to our ongoing partnership with SEM as we continue to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that enable competitive advantages for our global customers."
ESI's high-capacitance MLCC tester performs electrical testing of high- and mid-capacitance MLCCs. The tool's exceptionally high speed reduces total operating costs through reliable and repeatable sorting. By employing ESI's patented rotary technology, multiple tests are simultaneously performed on chips as small as .016 inches by .008 inches (0402 metric). The MLCC tester can test and sort up to 540,000 MLCC chips per hour, a level of output that is about three to four times greater than typical high-capacitance MLCC testers.
About Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. (SEM) was established in 1973 as a global venture company. SEM has been developing and delivering the parts and components the electronics industry depends on for mobile communications, computer, audio and video and internet and network products. SEM is also a pioneer in the digital world with core digital technology, best quality and world-class management. SEM's business structure is based on core digital parts and components, core materials development and network devices cultivated as world first-class products in a value evaluation. For more information, please visit the web site, http://www.sem.samsung.com.
About ESI, Inc.
ESI is a pioneer and leading supplier of world-class photonics and laser systems that help its microelectronics customers achieve compelling yield and productivity gains. The company's industry-leading, application-specific products enhance electronic-device performance in three key sectors—semiconductors, components and electronic interconnect—by enabling precision fine-tuning of device microfeatures in high-volume manufacturing environments. Founded in 1944, ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore. More information is available at www.esi.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements concerning the timing of systems shipments. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements include: the relative strength and volatility of the electronics industry — which is dependent on many factors including component prices, global economic strength and political stability, and overall demand for electronic devices (such as capacitors) used in computers, flat panel displays, automotive applications, and video games; the risk that customer orders may be canceled or delayed; and the risk of manufacturing, supply or shipment disruptions or delays.
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