SiTime Selects Entrepix for CMP Process Outsourcing
TEMPE, Ariz.(BUSINESS WIRE), Feb. 22, 2006SiTime, a fabless integrated circuit company that provides MEMS timing device alternatives to traditional quartz crystals for the consumer, automotive, and industrial markets, has selected Entrepix Inc., for CMP process outsourcing. Entrepix Inc. is the world's premier semiconductor foundry dedicated exclusively to CMP outsourcing services, from initial process characterization and integration, through high-volume production for emerging companies, materials developers and top-tier integrated device manufacturers (IDMs).
Commenting on the decision, Kurt Petersen, SiTime CEO, stated, "We are extremely impressed with the level of service and support Entrepix has provided. Working with Entrepix allows SiTime to provide reliable, cost-effective products, while minimizing our time to market." Tim Tobin, Entrepix CEO, added, "We are very pleased SiTime has selected Entrepix as their CMP partner for manufacturing of advanced MEMS products. Providing our customers a distinct competitive advantage is what we are about. Ensuring manufacturing quality, reducing costs and accelerating clients' time to money is the driver behind the ongoing expansion of Entrepix' CMP services."
About SiTime
SiTime Corp. is developing MEMS Silicon resonators and related products. The MEMS First(TM) process licensed from Robert Bosch GmbH has removed the technical barriers, preventing wide acceptance of this quartz replacement technology. The first oscillator product with excellent stability, low phase noise, and a programmable frequency range, is due to sample in Q1'06 and will be suitable for timing consumer, automotive and industrial applications. SiTime's primary investors are Greylock, NEA venture capital firms and Robert Bosch GmbH. More information about SiTime is available online at www.sitime.com or www.sitime.jp.
About Entrepix
Entrepix, Inc. is a leading provider of Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) process outsourcing and equipment services. The company provides production, integration and optimization services to IDMs, OEMs, MEMS, nanotechnology and CMP consumables suppliers from its ISO9001:2000 certified foundry in Tempe, Ariz. Entrepix is also a supplier of CMP and metrology equipment to support customers' internal processing requirements. The company's comprehensive processing and equipment capabilities provide customers complete CMP lifecycle solutions, from initial integration and optimization, through pilot production and high-volume manufacturing. Visit www.entrepix.com for more information.
Contacts:
SiTime
Courtney Dimpel, 408-328-4427
cd@sitime.com
or
Entrepix, Inc.
www.entrepix.com
Bob Tucker, 602-426-8677
btucker@entrepix.com