Nova i500® Integrated Metrology Tool Selected by Leading Memory Manufacturer
REHOVOT, Israel - Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NVMI) provider of leading edge stand-alone metrology and the market leader of integrated metrology solutions to the semiconductor process control market, announced today that a leading memory manufacturer with multinational presence has selected its high-end i500 integrated metrology tool and the Nova MARS modeling software with advanced material characterization functionality, as Production Tool of Record (PTOR) for its most advanced technology nodes. The metrology tools will be used in production for CMP OCD 2D/3D and thin film applications for 1Y NAND, 1X DRAM and in R&D for development of next generation memory products.
The selection followed the successful completion of a rigorous qualification process and includes orders for multiple units that will be delivered during the second quarter of 2012. During the evaluation process, the Nova i500 demonstrated more than 30% improvement in throughput, was qualified for high throughput polishers and showed improved precision and tool matching compared to the previous model in various production scenarios.
"We are pleased that a leading memory manufacturer has chosen Nova's i500 platform to support next generation memory product manufacturing. It is further evidence that customers trust Nova's market leading integrated metrology tools to provide the best process control solutions for their most advanced products in high volume manufacturing and for future technology nodes," said Gabi Seligsohn, President and CEO of Nova.
About Nova: Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. develops, produces and markets advanced integrated and stand alone metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Nova is traded on the NASDAQ & TASE under the symbol NVMI. The Company's website is www.nova.co.il.
Company Contact:
Dror David, Chief Financial Officer
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.
Tel: 972-73-229-5833
E-mail: info@nova.co.il
www.nova.co.il
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