Press Releases
| Feb 3, 2009 | SVTC Annouces 300 mm CMP Partnership with Entrepix
in Chinese, in Japanese SVTC Technologies today announced a partnership with Entrepix, Inc., to provide 300 mm chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) development and production services for customers who use the Tool Access Program (TAP) at the SVTC fab in Austin, Texas. CMP is a critical process step in semiconductor manufacturing....more |
| Oct 7, 2008 | Entrepix Expands CMP Service Offerings in European Market
Entrepix, Inc., a leading provider of equipment and services to the mainstream, 'More than Moore' and novel device manufacturers, announced that it will use Semi Scenic as its local representative offering sales and service for its CMP FastForwardT portfolio in the UK and Ireland. Entrepix offers a full portfolio of refurbished CMP and metrology equipment combined with foundry CMP and SEZ processing services. This covers a broad range of markets including semiconductor, MEMS, materials development, nanotechnology, research and development, as well as advanced packaging, specifically including advancements in through silicon vias (TSV)....more |
| March 11, 2008 | Entrepix expands Tempe, AZ CMP facility to support SEZ, Ascentec lines
Solid State Technology, Semiconductor International, NSTI Entrepix, Inc., a leading provider of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) equipment and foundry services, announced that it has opened a new facility adjacent to its current location in Tempe, Ariz. The new space was added to accommodate growing demand for CMP and related process outsourcing services, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) contracts plus equipment and process support. Entrepix has seen strong growth in OEM contracts, signing exclusive, worldwide contracts with four major OEMs in the past year. ...more |
| Jan 10, 2008 | Entrepix Expands Foundry Capabilities and Senior Management Team
Semiconductor International, MarketWatch
Entrepix, Inc., a leading provider of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) foundry and equipment sales and services, announced it will install SEZ technology to expand its capabilities and increase its foundry and engineering technology development offerings....more |
| Nov 27, 2007 | Rudolph Technologies and Entrepix, Inc. Announce License Agreement
Semiconductor International, MarketWatch, NanoTech, Rudolph Technologies Rudolph Technologies, Flanders, New Jersey, and Entrepix, Inc., Tempe, Arizona, announced today that Rudolph has granted Entrepix an exclusive license to manufacture, sell, service and support the Rudolph AutoEL® series of thin-film ellipsometers....more |
| July 10, 2007 | ATMI Selects Entrepix CMP FastForward™ to Enhance Development of Advanced CMP Products Entrepix today announced the signing of a CMP FastForwardTM volume pricing agreement (VPA) with ATMI, Inc., a worldwide provider of specialty materials to semiconductor manufacturers. The agreement further substantiates the ongoing market acceptance Entrepix is experiencing with its portfolio of process, equipment, and production services....more |
| Dec 12, 2006 | Entrepix Selected by Major Aerospace Defense Contractor to Provide CMP for Production of Infrared Sensors
Entrepix, Inc. a leading provider of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) foundry and equipment services, today announced the signing of a CMP FastForwardTM volume pricing agreement (VPA) with a leading aerospace defense contractor. ...more |
News and Articles
| October 2008 |
SemiconWest 2008 (in Korean) Semiconductor & FPD view article |
| Sept 1 , 2008 |
Fine-Tuning CMP Semiconductor International view article |
| Sept 1 , 2008 |
Fab Facilities Directory Electronic Journal Japan (in Japanese) view article |
| July 18, 2008 | Electronic Journal Japan (in Japanese) view article |
| June 27 , 2008 | Semicon West 2008 (in Chinese) Semiconductor International China view article |
| Feb 15, 2008 | Arizona highways: Entrepix manages to have cake, eat it too with careful growth strategy Fabtech.org view article |
| Feb 6, 2008 | The Dark Art of CMP Future Fab International Download (.pdf) |
| Sept 30, 2007 | Technical Interview with Dr. Robert Rhoades, CTO (in Taiwanese) Solid State Technology Taiwan Download (.pdf) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | Boosting production output by outsourcing CMP (in Taiwanese) Solid State Technology Taiwan Download (.pdf) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | Outsourcing CMP Process Development and Materials Evaluations (in Chinese) Semiconductor International China view article |
| Aug 14, 2007 | Outsourcing Spreads for process development and manufacturing view article |
Upcoming Events
| March 3-6, 2008 | CMP-MIC |
| May 5-7, 2008 | ASMC Cambridge, MA Rob Rhoades (Entrepix) & Novellus Poster: Improved Capabilities for 372M & 472 Polishing Platforms |
| May 18-20, 2008 | ECS Phoenix, AZ Entrepix Booth 101 Rob Rhoades (Entrepix) & Gautam Banerjee (Air Products): CMP Historical Review & Future Direction Rob Rhoades (Entrepix): CMP Process Development Techniques for New Materials |
| July 15 - 17, 2008 | SEMICONWest 2008 Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA Entrepix Booth 121, South Hall view website |
Papers and Presentations
| July 17, 2007 | Semiconductor Industry Trends and What They Mean to CMP
Presented to NCCAVS CMP User's Group at Semicon West 2007 Download (.pdf) | Mar 5, 2007 | Polysilicon CMP
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| Oct 31, 2006 | Evolution of CMP for New Applications and Materials
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| Oct 12, 2006 | Developing CMP for New Materials and New Integration Schemes
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| Sept 13, 2006 | New Applications of CMP for Non-Traditional Semiconductor Manufacturing
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