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Next Generation Powerlase Lasers set to Drive Semiconductor Manufacture Innovation
POWERLASE Ltd, manufacturers of the world’s most powerful nanosecond Q-switched, diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers, has announced the introduction of a new high power Starlase laser.
The 2kW class laser module combined with Powerlase’s patented approach of spatial and temporal multiplexing will have a significantly positive impact on satisfying the requirements of the EUV source from a laser power point of view.
The new device firmly places the Laser produced plasma (LPP) EUV source approach as the main contender to be the source of choice for the high volume manufacturing of semiconductor chips.
The combination of a high power laser per single module with the efficiency of the diode pumped solid state laser will make the LPP approach power scaleable to satisfy the demand of the industry at a low running cost.
2kW class Starlase laser
The new Starlase laser will drive POWERLASE’s world leading research to achieve workable solutions for the high volume manufacture of semiconductor chips by 2009.
POWERLASE recently announced a significant breakthrough in the scalability of the EUVL Sources by achieving the ability to multiplex modular lasers used in EUV source generation to increase power scalability. The new laser will be used in further research offering high output power at a wavelength of 1064nm, short pulse and excellent beam properties well suited for the EUV generation. It can be multiplexed to produce the power required to revolutionise semiconductor manufacture.
Company comments
Samir Ellwi, VP Strategic Innovations of POWERLASE comments, “The development of the 2kW class laser demonstrates our relentless drive to further developments in laser technology to meet real world needs. Our existing technology is already proving world class for both PDP manufacture and our multiplexed EUV laser will transform semiconductor manufacturing.
Tony King, CEO commented “I’m delighted that we are continuing to break new ground in partnership with our customers and partners in forging the next generation technology for existing manufacturing challenges and in developing novel methods for emerging manufacturing techniques.”
About Powerlase
Powerlase Limited is an innovative, independent, high power Laser Company, focused on Diode Pumped Solid State lasers developed for industrial applications primarily for use in the materials processing and microelectronics markets for flat panel displays, microelectronics, automotive and aerospace sectors.
POWERLASE is supported by venture capital from MTI Partners, Deutsche Venture Capital, Esprit Capital Partners LLP (formerly Cazenove Private Equity), Alice Ventures and FNI Venture Capital.
Powerlase Limited is ranked as the fifth fastest growing venture capital-backed company in the UK in the Daily Telegraph's Business Telegraph Growth Rankings.
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