Following a 20.49% spike that ended at $15.76 the previous session, shares of SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYT) are up 6.91% pre-market to $16.85. The company’s announcement of a strategic partnership to improve manufacturing capacities comes after this optimistic trend.
SkyWater Entered A Strategic Collaboration
SkyWater (SKYT) has adopted the YES RapidCure polymer dielectric curing systems to advance its M-Series fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) technology. This initiative is part of its partnership with Deca Technologies, leveraging Deca’s proprietary curing process to meet the demands of shrinking line widths and advanced packaging requirements.
YES RapidCure employs a unique combination of ultraviolet (UV) and direct thermal exposure, significantly accelerating process cycle times. The technology enables efficient curing of both organic and inorganic thin films while maintaining or exceeding the dielectric properties of conventional methods.
Innovative Curing Process Enhances Efficiency
The RapidCure system integrates UV pre-treatment for preliminary cross-linking, followed by precise thermal curing. In addition to lowering thermal budgets, this technique produces quicker throughput for applications involving semiconductor packing and displays. SkyWater hopes to increase manufacturing throughput, improve dependability, and improve prototyping services by implementing this technology.
SKYT has become the first U.S. licensee of Deca’s M-Series and Adaptive Patterning solutions, reinforcing its commitment to reshoring the semiconductor supply chain. The company’s adoption of YES’s RapidCure technology positions it as a pioneer in advanced packaging solutions.
Breakthrough in Cycle Time Reduction
The RapidCure process brings unprecedented efficiency to the semiconductor industry by reducing cure times for standard materials like polyimide and PBO from six hours to under 20 minutes. This breakthrough supports the development of high-density heterogeneous integration and next-generation chiplet-based devices, paving the way for faster innovation.
SKYT is Expanding Polymer Curing Capabilities
Through this partnership, Deca and YES provide SkyWater with a comprehensive suite of polymer curing technologies. The collaboration addresses diverse applications, including low-temperature polymer curing, adhesive baking, and advanced fan-out processes. This partnership underscores SkyWater’s drive to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor solutions with enhanced performance and reduced cost of ownership.
