Okmetic is a Finnish manufacturer of advanced silicon wafers for sensors, MEMS, radio frequency devices, and power applications. As the world’s seventh-largest silicon wafer producer, Okmetic’s wafers are used globally in a wide variety of applications from smartphones to automotive electronics.
While Okmetic has extensive in-house testing and analysis capabilities, its R&D department occasionally requires additional information to supplement routine surface characterization data. In these cases, the wafer industry leader has been turning to Measurlabs for over five years.
In semiconductor testing, precision is everything
The smallest variations from set specifications – in the nanometer range for physical parameters and parts-per-billion range for chemical composition – can compromise the integrity of silicon wafers and other semiconductor components. This makes it crucial to use advanced analysis methods and ensure that measurement instructions are followed to the tiniest detail.
“When we order testing services from Measurlabs, we can be confident that the projects are executed precisely as requested. I have been very satisfied with their testing experts’ knowledgeability and ability to accommodate our highly specific requests regarding measurement specifications,” says Okmetic’s Wafer Process Development Engineer Matias Perttilä, who has commissioned several surface characterization projects from Measurlabs over the past years.
Flexible solutions for critical R&D projects
Attentive customer service and the ability to adapt to the requirements of each testing project have been key factors in the continued collaboration between Okmetic and Measurlabs.
“Whenever we need a new analysis, we always receive a fast response from the experts. They have also been extremely accommodating with strict deadlines, offering fast turnaround options for time-sensitive projects,” Matias Perttilä notes.
The extensive range of advanced analytical techniques, including AFM and ToF-SIMS, makes Measurlabs Okmetic’s go-to partner for outsourced testing. Perttilä appreciates the range of high-quality services and believes that the collaboration will continue for years to come.