TEMPE, Ariz., May 01, 2018 -- Desert Silicon, Inc., a leading, global supplier of spin-on glass (SOG) and other materials, today announced the successful qualification of its SOG material with i3system, Inc., a world-class and leading edge developer and manufacturer of thermal imaging and X-ray detector products.
“Using Desert Silicon’s SOG material in our production line has allowed us to lower costs by reducing processing time and achieving a consistent, high level of performance,” said Byeonggil Ra, purchasing manager, i3system, Inc. “Desert Silicon is the only supplier we use for our SOG requirements, and we are satisfied with its reliable quality, on-time delivery, and knowledgeable technical assistance.”
"We are very pleased to announce our successful qualification with i3system," said Kent Ridgeway, founder and chief executive officer of Desert Silicon, Inc. "This achievement represents a positive collaboration between our companies and is the result of our commitment to providing innovative, customizable SOG products, strong technical support, and a deeply-rooted customer-first culture. We greatly value i3system as a customer, and look forward to a long and prosperous relationship."
Spin-on glass (SOG) is a silicate-based liquid compound, primarily used by the semiconductor industry in the manufacturing of integrated circuits and discrete components. This critical electronic material component is often leveraged in the early stages of product development for semiconductor and electronic device manufacturers. Research and development labs also use SOG for the development of new or improving existing manufactured products, such as integrated circuits, solar cells, MEMS, and discrete components.
About Desert Silicon, Inc.
Desert Silicon, Inc. is a global supplier of spin-on glass (SOG) and other materials and services used by the semiconductor, compound semiconductor, LED, solar and optics industries. Its wide breadth of superior and customized liquid dopant products, backed by extensive technical expertise, helps customers and partners to achieve higher yields and cost savings, positioning them with advantages for success. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.desertsilicon.com/
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