Amtech Systems Receives Multiple Orders for High Temperature Clustered 300mm Horizontal Diffusion Systems

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYS), a manufacturer of capital equipment, including thermal processing, wafer polishing, cleaning and related consumables and services used in fabricating semiconductor devices, such as silicon carbide (SiC), silicon power, and electronic assemblies with a focus on enabling technologies for electric vehicles (EV) and power efficiency applications, announced today multiple orders for fully automated clustered 300mm horizontal diffusion furnace systems used in power semiconductor manufacturing.

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These orders, valued at $9.7 million, will ship mid fiscal year 2024. Horizontal diffusion furnaces are particularly suited for 300mm power semiconductor fabrication, offering higher process temperatures and superior prevention of wafer slippage. The systems will be installed in leading semiconductor IDM and foundry fabs in North America and Asia.

“The BDF300 is the market share leader in 300mm high temperature power device applications,” said Michael Whang, CEO of Amtech Systems. “We continue to see customers that serve key end-markets, such as automotive, choose this reliable and proven technology,” added Whang.

About Amtech Systems, Inc.

Amtech Systems, Inc. is a leading, global manufacturer of capital equipment, including thermal processing, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) technology, wafer cleaning, and related consumables used in fabricating semiconductor devices, such as silicon carbide (SiC), silicon power, electronic assemblies and modules focusing on enabling technologies for electric vehicles (EV) and power efficiency applications. We sell process equipment and services to semiconductor device and module manufacturers worldwide, particularly in Asia, North America and Europe. Our strategic focus is on semiconductor growth opportunities in power electronics, sensors and analog devices leveraging our strength in core competencies in thermal and substrate processing. Amtech's products are recognized under the leading brand names BTU International, Entrepix Inc., Bruce Technologies™, PR Hoffman™ and Intersurface Dynamics, Inc.

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Released April 11, 2023