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Akoustis Launches State-of-the-Art XBAW® Foundry Services and AI-Enabled Engineering Design Software
Akoustis’ Foundry Services Offers Custom 150-mm RF MEMS Silicon (Si) Substrate Fabrication Capabilities for RF Resonators and Filters Launches Fully Automated
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[{"type":"text","content":"Akoustis’ Foundry Services Offers Custom 150-mm RF MEMS Silicon (Si) Substrate Fabrication Capabilities for RF Resonators and Filters Launches Fully Automated PDK Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Software for Chip Design Expands Available Market Enabling Broad Selection of Customers the Ability to Utilize XBAW® Process Charlotte, N.C., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKTS) (“Akoustis” or the “Company”), an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) of patented bulk acoustic wave (BAW) high-band RF filters for mobile and other wireless applications, announced that the Company has launched its cutting-edge foundry and engineering services to target market segments including mobile, Wi-Fi, defense, 5G infrastructure, and automotive. Akoustis’ world class foundry will provide customers with unmatched bulk acoustic wave (BAW) fabrication capabilities on 150-mm Si substrates. Strategically located just outside of Rochester, New York, the Company’s 125,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility enables the manufacture of high-performance BAW devices based on the MEMS-based XBAW® process. Akoustis’ foundry will offer distinct XBAW® technology, catering to different frequency ranges and providing customers with unparalleled flexibility. The XBAW® XB1 technology covers a frequency range from 1.6 GHz to 7 GHz, while the next generation XBAW® XP3F technology is expected to cover frequencies from 7 GHz to 20 GHz. As a part of its comprehensive solution, Akoustis provides automated Process Design Kits (PDKs) leveraging machine learning algorithms to customers, facilitating efficient and accurate design implementations. The PDKs will enable customers to construct intricate designs and optimize their end solutions, leveraging the full potential of Akoustis’ foundry and its advanced fabrication capabilities. Akoustis’ back-end services will be driven by GDSI, a US-based, trusted supplier of premium semiconductor back-end supply chain services, catering to customers’ advanced wafer processing needs with services including wafer dicing, wafer pick and place, and back grinding and polishing. Jeff Shealy, founder and CEO of Akoustis, stated, \"The launch of our improved foundry and engineering services represents a significant milestone for Akoustis as we continue to lead the industry in providing c...