Advanced Energy(R) Awarded Default Standard for Pulsed-DC Power Applications by Leading, Magnetic-Disk Equipment Supplier
January 09 2007 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Dual-Output Pinnacle(R) Plus+ Systems Enable Production for
Leading-Edge Materials on Magnetic-Disk Platforms FORT COLLINS,
Colo., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Energy Industries,
Inc. (NASDAQ:AEIS) today announced that a leading equipment
supplier to the media/data storage industry has awarded AE(R)'s
Pinnacle Plus+ as the default standard for pulsed-DC power
applications for one of its high- volume, magnetic-disk equipment
platforms. This long-time customer chose to standardize on AE's
Pinnacle Plus+ pulsed-DC power supply system because of its
proactive arc management, pulsing-power delivery, and compatibility
with a broad range of both metallic and reactive materials. These
high-performance capabilities were deemed essential for this
industry-leading customer to keep ahead of demanding,
consumer-driven disk drive markets. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030825/AEISLOGO) Magnetic
disks -- employed in products ranging from portable music devices,
notebook computers, digital cameras and DVRs to gaming systems --
require higher data densities than many older equipment platforms
can accommodate. With best-in-class arc management and dual output,
AE's Pinnacle Plus+ system permits this customer's equipment to
sputter both sides of a magnetic disk simultaneously. As a result,
these capabilities enable perpendicular processes, which deliver
high density and highly uniform coatings for magnetic-disk
applications. Dr. Hans Betz, president and CEO of AE, noted, "Data
storage equipment manufacturers must continually address
fast-moving consumer trends as well as technological hurdles. These
companies need to partner with suppliers possessing the same level
of expertise to stay competitive. Our long-term contribution to
this valued customer is underscored by this recent default-
standard award and by the Pinnacle Plus+ system's ability to enable
this customer's demanding processes. We will continue to expand our
opportunities for pulsed-DC applications within the important data
storage market through integral relationships such as this." AE(R)
Pinnacle(R) Plus+ Pulsed-DC Power Supply The precision arc
management of the Pinnacle Plus+ pulsed-DC system has been proven
to reduce substrate damage caused by arcing -- directly
contributing to higher throughput, superior film uniformity and
quality as well as more repeatable performance than standard DC
systems for both metallic and reactive materials. Individually
controllable, dual-out pulsing from a single unit, up to 350 kHz
pulsing, and a variable duty cycle delivers excellent process
flexibility, latitude and stability required to develop previously
unachievable DC processes. About Advanced Energy Advanced Energy
develops innovative power and control technologies that drive
high-growth, plasma thin-film and nanotech manufacturing processes
worldwide, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data
storage products, solar cells, architectural glass and other
advanced product applications. AE's product portfolio includes
precise, flexible power systems; reliable gas and liquid
flow-management systems; accurate thermal instruments; and global
support services. Leveraging this focused product portfolio and
technology leadership, AE creates solutions that maximize process
impact, improve productivity and lower cost of ownership for its
customers, including 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 the Nasdaq Global
Market under the symbol AEIS. For more information, go to
http://www.advanced-energy.com/
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CONTACT: Marna Shillman, Director Global Marketing Communications
of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., +1-970-407-6280, or ; or Angie
Kellen, Account Director of MCA, +1-650-968-8900, or , for Advanced
Energy Industries, Inc. Web site: http://www.advanced-energy.com/
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