SkyWater Technology

Weebit Nano demonstrates performance of its ReRAM under extended automotive conditions

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Weebit ReRAM module in SkyWater Technology ’s 130nm CMOS (S130) process has already been fully qualified at temperatures of up to 125 degrees Celsius – the temperature specified for Grade-1 automotive applications.

Key Points: 
  • The Weebit ReRAM module in SkyWater Technology ’s 130nm CMOS (S130) process has already been fully qualified at temperatures of up to 125 degrees Celsius – the temperature specified for Grade-1 automotive applications.
  • Demonstrating the resilience of Weebit ReRAM under these conditions will continue to enhance our position in this domain.
  • Our latest results reaffirm the viability of Weebit ReRAM for use in microcontrollers and other automotive components, as well numerous other applications requiring high-temperature reliability and extended endurance.
  • The Weebit ReRAM IP module is available with full support in SkyWater’s S130 process design kit.

SkyWater Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to its board of directors: Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke, effective April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to its board of directors: Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Goetz will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and Mr. Humke will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • Mr. Goetz joins the Board with extensive finance experience as a versatile leader and trusted business advisor with a history of driving profitable growth and sustainable value creation.
  • Mr. Humke brings broad legal and M&A experience to SkyWater’s Board, further strengthening its governance and strategic decision-making processes.

SkyWater Technology Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023 ended December 31, 2023.

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  • SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023 ended December 31, 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $10.6 million, or 13.4% of revenue, compared to $10.3 million, or 15.9% of revenue in Q4 2022.
  • Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year 2023:
    Revenue increased 35% year-over-year to a record $286.7 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $37.2 million, or 13.0% of revenue, compared to $7.7 million, or 3.6% of revenue in fiscal year 2022.

SkyWater Signs Production Agreement with Nautilus Biotechnology to Fabricate Novel Biomedical Devices

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it has signed a production agreement with Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. to supply silicon-based microfluidic bio chips for Nautilus’ proteome analysis system.

Key Points: 
  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it has signed a production agreement with Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. to supply silicon-based microfluidic bio chips for Nautilus’ proteome analysis system.
  • This marks a significant milestone for SkyWater as Nautilus transitions from its Advanced Technology Services (ATS) custom development program to SkyWater’s Wafer Services program.
  • SkyWater is certified to the ISO 13485 Quality Standard for Medical Devices to support the design, development and fabrication of DNA sequencing, lab on chip and other biomedical applications.
  • “We look forward to continuing to support Nautilus as they move toward the commercial availability of their groundbreaking proteome analysis platform.

SkyWater Technology to Announce Fourth Quarter Financial Results on February 26, 2024

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Monday, January 29, 2024

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report fourth quarter fiscal 2023 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023 following the close of the market on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report fourth quarter fiscal 2023 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023 following the close of the market on Monday, February 26, 2024.
  • The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
  • An archived webcast will be available on SkyWater Technology’s Investor Relations page: https://ir.skywatertechnology.com .

SkyWater Florida and Deca Technologies Announce $120M DOD Award to Expand Advanced Packaging Capabilities in Osceola County, Florida

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

These capabilities will be made possible through the five-year DOD contract recently awarded to Osceola County and SkyWater Florida, which is expected to fund the facilitization, tooling and build-out of the Center for Neovation.

Key Points: 
  • These capabilities will be made possible through the five-year DOD contract recently awarded to Osceola County and SkyWater Florida, which is expected to fund the facilitization, tooling and build-out of the Center for Neovation.
  • SkyWater is the first domestic licensee of Deca’s M-Series and Adaptive Patterning solutions to support the reshoring of the semiconductor supply chain.
  • In response to the vital need for reshoring, Osceola County and SkyWater plan to stand up advanced packaging capabilities and capacity for low-volume/high-mix production of secure 2.5 and 3D Advanced System Integration and Packaging (ASIP) solutions.
  • It’s an important addition because it completes our advanced packaging trifecta of interposer, hybrid bonding, and now fan-out wafer level packaging technology – all in one facility – to support both DOD and commercial customers.”

SkyWater Technology Announces Participation in 26th Annual Needham Growth Conference

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in the 26th Annual Needham Growth Conference, taking place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on January 17th and 18th.

Key Points: 
  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in the 26th Annual Needham Growth Conference, taking place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on January 17th and 18th.
  • SkyWater’s presentation will be webcast live on Thursday, January 18th at 8:45am EST.
  • The presentation material utilized during the conference, as well as the live and archived webcast link of the presentation, will be made accessible on SkyWater Technology’s Investor Relations page: https://ir.skywatertechnology.com .

SkyWater Submits Application for U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding to Modernize Equipment and Enhance Production at its Minnesota Facility

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it has submitted a full application to the CHIPS Program Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce for funding through the CHIPS and Science Act.

Key Points: 
  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it has submitted a full application to the CHIPS Program Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce for funding through the CHIPS and Science Act.
  • The application is for modernization and equipment upgrades to enhance production at the company’s Minnesota DOD Trusted semiconductor manufacturing facility.
  • SkyWater is now planning for the next phases of due diligence with federal and state partners’ program offices.
  • SkyWater serves customers in aerospace and defense, along with growing commercial markets, including automotive, biomedical and IOT, among others.

Weebit Nano’s ReRAM IP achieves high temperature qualification in SkyWater Technology’s S130 process

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Monday, November 20, 2023

This qualification, based on a one-transistor one-resistor (1T1R) memory module leverages the previous qualification of Weebit ReRAM IP at these temperatures and is now ready for production tapeout at SkyWater.

Key Points: 
  • This qualification, based on a one-transistor one-resistor (1T1R) memory module leverages the previous qualification of Weebit ReRAM IP at these temperatures and is now ready for production tapeout at SkyWater.
  • Such qualification demonstrates the quality and repeatability of Weebit’s embedded ReRAM IP for applications requiring high-temperature reliability.
  • The S130 process by SkyWater is a silicon proven mixed-signal CMOS platform targeting automotive and industrial applications.
  • We are delighted to mark another qualification milestone with Weebit.”
    The Weebit ReRAM IP module is available with full support in SkyWater’s S130 process design kit.

Government-funded IBAS Program Enters Next Phase of Silicon Interposer Development at NeoCity in Florida

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The IBAS program’s goal is to establish a comprehensive domestic silicon interposer manufacturing capability, supporting several advanced electronic systems.

Key Points: 
  • The IBAS program’s goal is to establish a comprehensive domestic silicon interposer manufacturing capability, supporting several advanced electronic systems.
  • Awarded to BRIDG in October 2019, phase one of the program was completed in November 2022 with BRIDG partners, imec and SkyWater Technology .
  • “We are excited to launch the next phase of this contract,” stated Jim Vandevere, president of BRIDG.
  • “This final program phase is an important milestone as we prepare our interposer platform offering,” said Dale Miller, SkyWater Florida vice president and general manager.