Quebec, Canada, April 28, 2003 -- ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has received an order to install wet process analyzers and FTSW100 process control software (formerly Enablir) for Infineon Technologies. The wet process analyzer is a non-invasive method ofmonitoring and optimizing the composition of solutions used in the wet stations for semiconductor manufacturing processes. The ABB wet solution will be used in Infineon Technologies facilities worldwide including locations in Germany and Austria.
The initial installation will be at the Infineon plant in Villach, Austria.The scope of supply includes testing the wet process analyzer with FTSW100 software in a Wafer Fab Production environment, installation and service.Benefits of the ABB solution include:· real-time characterization and control of the wet chemicals· information on the performance of the bath · external installation to existing Teflon tubing for a non-invasive analysis with no possibility of contamination· remote monitoring of up to 8 points with one analyzer· reduced costs associated with chemical range and disposal· improved yield through better process controlInfineon Technologies AG ( www.infineon.com ), Munich, Germany, offers semiconductor and system solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors, for applications in the wired communications markets, securemobile solutions as well as memory products.
With a global presence, Infineon operates in the US from San Jose, CA, in the Asia-Pacificregion from Singapore and in Japan from Tokyo.In the fiscal year 2002 (ending September 2002), the company achieved sales of Euro 5.21 billion with about 30,400 employees worldwide.
Infineon is listed on the DAX index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange andon the New York Stock Exchange (IFX).ABB ( www.abb.com ) is a leader in power and automation technologies thatenable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 139,000 people.
