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The photomask process was achieved through Toppan's ongoing joint development project with IBM. The Toppan photomasks produced in Asaka are compatible with those produced at IBM's photomask facility in Essex Junction, Vt., and have been qualified by IBM.
Photomasks are a component in the patterning and manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Advanced devices, such as those used for communications and image processing, are expected to have better performance, lower power consumption and lower cost. To achieve these competing requirements, the technological advances of 32nm production have been combined with the productivity enhancements of the 28nm ground rules.
In order to respond to those requirements, 32nm and 28nm production photomask process has been completed at Toppan's Asaka facility. The introduction of this photomask process from Toppan will help chip manufacturers accelerate the development production of semiconductors in these technologies. As a photomask manufacturer, Toppan will supply products to customers.
"This announcement marks a significant milestone in the successful, multi-year joint development collaboration between Toppan and IBM," said Michael Cadigan, general manager, IBM Semiconductor Solutions. "Photomasks are critical enabling technology for semiconductor manufacturing, and together our two companies have delivered an advanced mask-manufacturing technology that can help speed the development, volume production and time-to-market of 32nm- and-smaller devices."
"The four years of collaborative work between Toppan and IBM enabled us to achieve this milestone today," said Toshiro Masuda, deputy head of the Electronics Division and managing director of Toppan Printing. "Our collaboration with IBM now continues to the next technological challenge. Toppan will continue to support our semiconductor-manufacturing customers with advanced technologies and ready solutions. We will continue to enhance the semiconductor industry by providing photomasks utilizing this newly developed process."
Toppan Printing is a photomask manufacturer supporting the global semiconductor industry.
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