AIXTRON AG announced
today that in the third quarter of 2009 Formosa Epitaxy Inc. 'FOREPI',
based in Lung-Tan, Taoyuan, Taiwan, placed an order for multiple MOCVD reactors
which will be used for the production of ultra-high brightness (UHB) InGaN-based
blue LEDs.
The MOCVD tool order comprises CRIUS Close Coupled Showerhead systems and AIX
2800G4 HT Planetary Reactor systems. They will be shipped in the course of 2010
and will be installed alongside FOREPI’s numerous high throughput AIXTRON
MOCVD systems.
FOREPI President Frank Chien, comments: “The reasons for our latest purchase
come down to the simple need to add more capacity with high yield equipment
as FOREPI ramps up again to meet booming market demand. In addition, we will
appreciate various special features of the systems on order. For example, we
are considering 4” capability for all new systems. All purchased tools
are 4” production capable and will give us a rapid, straightforward route
to begin offering 4” wafer preparation.”
In its second decade of commercial operations, FOREPI remains tightly focussed
on leadership in the pure-play manufacture of high brightness InGaN-based LED
wafers and chips. FOREPI can provide a wide range of products including high
power InGaN blue, green and near-UV LEDs. Proud of its experienced and knowledgeable
team, it integrates R&D, volume production, marketing and corporate management
in the field of InGaN LEDs.
The terms CRIUS®, Close Coupled Showerhead® and Planetary Reactor®
are registered trademarks.