FSI International Receives Orders for 13 POLARIS Microlithography Clusters from Foreign Semiconductor Manufacturers

FSI International, Inc. has announced that it has received orders from multiple foreign semiconductor device manufacturers for 13 POLARIS Microlithography Clusters. The orders are expected to have a positive effect on the company's fiscal 1995 revenue. The POLARIS 2000 Cluster, a key product in the orders, is an advanced photoresist processing system that provides systems flexibility, reliability, and other performance advantages. The system's unique design, which consists of independent modules arranged around a cleanroom robot, makes it well-suited for the varied demands of i-line and deep UV lithography.

Key Takeaways:

• FSI International has received orders for 13 POLARIS Microlithography Clusters from multiple foreign semiconductor device manufacturers.
• The orders include an order from Goldstar Electron Company (GSEN) for seven POLARIS 2000 clusters, which will be used at their Chung Ju and Gumi facilities in South Korea.
• The POLARIS 2000 Cluster is an advanced photoresist processing system that sells for between $800,000 and $1.6 million.
• The system's unique design enables independent operation of each module, eliminating the need for mechanical interfaces and allowing for greater flexibility and reliability.
• FSI International is a leader in producing automated surface conditioning equipment for processing silicon wafers and has developed, manufactured, and marketed various products for the semiconductor industry.
• The company's customers include semiconductor manufacturers located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, and the Far East.

Statistics:

• 13 orders for POLARIS Microlithography Clusters have been received from foreign semiconductor device manufacturers.
• The orders include 7 POLARIS 2000 clusters for Goldstar Electron Company (GSEN).
• The POLARIS 2000 Cluster sells for between $800,000 and $1.6 million.
• FSI International expects the orders to have a positive effect on fiscal 1995 revenue.

Sources:

• FSI International, Inc. press release dated January 13, 1995
• "FSI International Receives Orders for 13 POLARIS Microlithography Clusters" (PRNewswire)