Seiko Instruments to set up lab in Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) has collaborated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University in the enhancement of its fine semiconductor process technology.

As part of the agreement, SII will set up a comprehensive science laboratory on the university campus. The campus foothold is expected to enable SII to maximize its expertise in focused ion beam (FIB) etching system production, advance engineering development in nanotechnology with the Chinese university, and at the same time and boost the company's sales in China.

SII is scheduled to install an FIB etching equipment in the lab in February this year. The lab will help local companies acquire technical skills in advanced chip defect correction and analysis. The company will also support the university in conducting research into chip defect correction and analysis and fine semiconductor process technology.