Cleanliness: Key to Semiconductor Precision

By Paul Mannion and Sean McBride

The increasing precision and miniaturization of semiconductors has made the need for absolute cleanliness in their production imperative. One of the companies leading the way in this field is Japan’s Techno Quartz.

Founded in 1976, Techno Quartz’s specialization is in the production of semiconductor parts and in cleaning processes that can be applied to a wide variety of materials, such as ceramics, silicon and metals.

As a commissioned manufacturer of components for semiconductor equipment, Techno Quartz focuses on three aspects: speed, efficiency and competitive pricing. As company President Ikunobu Sonoda explains: “Whenever we receive a new request, our engineers work with our client’s engineers to find the best solution for their purpose and production.”

Cleanliness is key to Techno Quartz’s production, and the company has developed a liquid particle counter which is embedded in water to count the number of particles that are emitted. This data is given as feedback to the cleansing device.

The company uses its patented diffusion bonding technique to create interior channel patterns inside quartz and encapsulate any other substrates. This unique technology comes with an embedded code which allows producers to extract any necessary information from the quartz.

In addition, Techno Quartz employs dry ice, liquid-borne particle counters and chemical vapor deposition to ensure its components are fully cleansed and operative. The company has production bases in China—as well as maintenance bases in the U.S. and South Korea—and Mr. Sonoda reveals Techno Quartz’s desire to create a global network of local partners who can manage maintenance when needed.

As the company approaches its 50-year anniversary, its dedication to precision components has placed it in a prime position to expand as the semiconductor market goes from strength to strength.