Topsil Semiconductor Materials A/S
Topsil in scientific project to further investigate the potential for nitrogen doped float zone material

DGAP-News: Topsil Semiconductor Materials A/S

08.10.2014 / 14:13

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                                                                8th October 2014

Topsil and Polish-based Institute of Electronic Materials Technology (ITME)
have teamed up in a scientific project scoped to gain additional insight into
nitrogen behaviour in float zone silicon. Under the name of NitroSil, the
project is to further investigate nitrogen doping float zone technology and
provide a better understanding of nitrogen behaviour in this type of material.
The project will, moreover, explore the possibility of developing a new kind of
silicon for high-energy particle detectors. 

R&D Manager in Topsil, Theis Leth Sveigaard explains: 'By expanding our
understanding of nitrogen behaviour in float zone silicon, we will be able to
gain new insights that will help us to further enhance our production
capability. Broadly speaking, this is an example of a research programme which
will be beneficial to Topsil, as it aids us in our quest to continuously
improve our products. Although this certainly is a niche area, it builds upon
our existing technology platform. With a successful launch of a new kind of
silicon, we could become a unique supplier of this type of product'. 

The ultimate goal for the research project is to - in the future - be able to
introduce nitrogen enriched float zone silicon for high-energy particle
detectors with increased radiation hardness. This could help research
institutions such as CERN (The European Organisation for Nuclear Research),
when conducting particle accelerator research, as possible increased radiation
hardness will prolong the durability of the detectors applied. 

Theis Leth Sveigaard comments on his initial project expectations: 'We might
ultimately be able to develop a new silicon product on the basis of our
research which would be great. Before getting there, however, we have to learn
more about nitrogen behaviour and will focus on expanding our capabilities on
products already in our portfolio.' 

The NitroSil project is mainly funded by the National Centre for Research and
Development under the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and
partially by Topsil. The project will run through 2017. For further information
see www.nitrosil.com or contact Topsil Project Coordinator, Michael Kwestarz,
(M. Sc. Eng.) mk@topsil.com / Topsil Project Manager, Christian Hindrichsen,
(Ph.D.), cch@topsil.com. 

Topsil in brief

Topsil is a world leading supplier of ultrapure silicon to the global
semiconductor industry. Engaging in long term relations with customers, Topsil
focuses on premium quality, an efficient production process and a safe delivery
of products. Silicon is used in electronic components to aid conversion and
control of electrical power. Topsil provides ultrapure silicon mainly for the
most demanding purposes, based on extensive knowledge and significant
investments in new technology, facilities and equipment. Topsil is
headquartered in Copenhagen Cleantech Park, is established in Denmark, Poland
and Japan, and has sales representation in Asia and the US.
News Source: NASDAQ OMX



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Language:    English                             
Company:     Topsil Semiconductor Materials A/S  
 
 
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ISIN:        DK0010271584                        
 
 
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