A leading innovator and a key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing

  • Market Cap
  • Rich metrology profile including critical dimensions, materials, and chemistry
  • Key End Market: Semiconductor
  • Has been the customer's key supplier of x-ray crystals since 2015

Application

  • X-ray spectroscopy to provide the automation required for advanced semiconductor production environments

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Problem

  • Successfully provided the customer with a 4 crystal and completed assembly
  • However, the customer soon realized they required a tool with larger format and greater precision

Inrad Optics' Solution

  • Leveraged assembly level data to identify specifications that would optimize application performance
  • Developed a novel, best in class x-ray crystal assembly with customized specifications that satisfied performance requirements

Partnership Highlights

  • Fostered long-term collaboration in crystal processing, assembly, and design that adapt to customer needs
  • Provided quick turnaround while innovatively solving complex, technical challenges
  • Expanded production from prototype quantities to full production of over 50 assemblies per year.
  • Enabled new high resolution x-ray spectroscopy applications