Advanced Energy's RF Power Delivery Systems Selected by the World's Leading Manufacturer of Thin-Film Solar Products
April 18 2006 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
AE's Dressler(R) Cesar(R) Power Systems Chosen by ECD Ovonics for
Its 25 MW Thin-Film, Triplejunction, Photovoltaic Solar Cell
Manufacturing Equipment FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 18
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
(NASDAQ:AEIS) today announced that its Dressler(R) Cesar(R) RF
generators and VarioMatch(TM) matching networks have been chosen by
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. to provide process power for the 25
MW photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing equipment being manufactured by
ECD Ovonics for United Solar Ovonic, its wholly owned subsidiary.
Together, the Cesar RF generator and VarioMatch matching network
comprise a full-featured RF power delivery system that meets ECD
Ovonics' critical specifications. United Solar Ovonic's unique
UNI-SOLAR(R) PV products are flexible, substantially lighter and
more rugged than other solar cell products and actually become an
attractive part of the building's roof, replacing roof-top arrays.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030825/AEISLOGO ) As a
leader in the development of thin films, ECD Ovonics was looking
for a flexible process power system that would integrate easily
with its manufacturing platform. Cesar RF generators and VarioMatch
matching networks meet all of ECD Ovonics' integration
requirements, including multiple power levels for different process
steps. "ECD Ovonics has been a valued customer for many years and
has incorporated AE power systems into previous generations of its
PV solar cell manufacturing equipment. We are delighted to extend
our partnership with them by supplying their newest generation
equipment with our field-proven Cesar power systems," commented Dr.
Hans Betz, president and CEO of AE. "AE has served the solar market
for some time. As this market segment grows through innovations
such as those delivered by ECD Ovonics, AE is well positioned to
benefit from continued industry growth." Cesar RF generators are
designed to meet demanding process requirements for a broad range
of plasma manufacturing applications. They are available in a wide
variety of frequencies (from 2 to 60 MHz) and a wide variety of
power levels (from 300 W to 5 kW). Both water cooled and air cooled
models are available. Standard features include an active front
panel, large LCD display, user-friendly software, analog and serial
user interfaces as well as controls for VarioMatch matching
networks. Cesar generators are CE compliant and use field-proven
Class E architecture, which enable their compact, lightweight
design. About Advanced Energy Advanced Energy is a global leader in
the development and support of technologies critical to
high-technology manufacturing processes used in the production of
semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage products, compact
discs, digital video discs, architectural glass and other advanced
product applications. Leveraging a diverse product portfolio and
technology leadership, AE creates solutions that maximize process
impact, improve productivity and lower cost of ownership for its
customers. This portfolio includes a comprehensive line of
technology solutions in power, flow management, thermal
instrumentation and plasma and ion beam sources for original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users around the world. AE
operates in regional centers in North America, Asia and Europe and
offers global sales and support through direct offices,
representatives and distributors. Founded in 1981, AE is a publicly
held company traded on Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
AEIS. More information can be found at
http://www.advanced-energy.com/. Advanced Energy(R), AE(R),
Cesar(R), Dressler(R) and VarioMatch are trademarks of Advanced
Energy Industries, Inc. UNI-SOLAR(R) is a trademark of United Solar
Ovonic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices,
Inc. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030825/AEISLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Advanced Energy Industries,
Inc. CONTACT: Marna Shillman, Corporate Communication Manager of
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., +1-970-407-6280, ; or Angie
Kellen, Account Director of MCA, +1-650-968-8900, , for Advanced
Energy Industries, Inc. Web site: http://www.advanced-energy.com/
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