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Silecs Receives Innovation Award from the President of Finland
The award was given in recognition for material technologies improving the performance of semiconductor chips used in mobile camera phones and other electronic devices
Mountain View, California, December 1, 2006 – Silecs, Inc. announced today that the company has received the InnoFinland 2006 prize, awarded annually by the President of the Republic of Finland, Ms. Tarja Halonen. The award was given to Silecs for new polymer material technologies that improve the performance of semiconductor chips and image sensor devices.
Silecs' products and technology are based on the outstanding materials technology expertise in Finland, and long standing product development work by Silecs for the requirements of the global semiconductor industry. The technology and products are covered by more than 30 issued and pending patents. Silecs' customers include major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
"This award is excellent recognition for the long term work that Silecs has done in the development of new materials for semiconductor devices that improve the performance of everyday electronic products," said Juha Rantala, chief technology officer and co-founder of Silecs. "The award further proves that Finland is committed to promoting the continued expansion of its high technology industry."
About Silecs
Silecs is a global developer and manufacturer of silicon-oxygen polymers. These precision dielectrics and coatings enable production of ever-denser microelectronic devices as Moore’s Law progresses. Using nano-particles, the company tailors product performance to the most critical and demanding customer requirements, ranging from temperature to transparency. Its principal locations and customer partnerships include: China-Taiwan, Finland, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the US. The company can be found at www.silecs.com.