SkyWater Technology
SkyWater Technology is a U.S.-investor owned semiconductor manufacturer that provides Technology as a Service (TaaS) and specializes in various advanced technologies, serving multiple markets including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.
Company Overview
SkyWater Technology is a U.S.-investor owned semiconductor manufacturer specializing in Technology as a Service (TaaS) to facilitate the path to production for its customers. The company has achieved DMEA accreditation as a Trusted supplier and offers a range of services in Technology & Design Enablement as well as Manufacturing. SkyWater serves diverse markets such as Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer, Healthcare, and Industrial.
Technologies and Capabilities
SkyWater Technology specializes in various advanced technologies including CMOS, Rad-Hard, MEMS, Photonics, Power Management, Superconducting, Carbon Nanotube SoCs, and Heterogeneous Integration. The company's CMOS technologies include 90 nm and 130 nm process technologies with embedded non-volatile memory, enabling products across automotive, industrial, medical, and defense markets. They also offer 90 nm Rad-Hard by Process technology suitable for extreme environmental conditions.
Key Projects and Initiatives
SkyWater Technology has been involved in significant projects like partnering with Lumotive to produce the world's first commercially available optical beamforming chip. They have also collaborated with Google to create the first open-source process design kit, SKY130, based on its 130 nm CMOS platform. Additionally, the company received a $170M investment from the U.S. Department of Defense for their Rad-Hard technologies.
Facilities and Accreditations
SkyWater Technology operates two major facilities: a 91k sq ft cleanroom in Minnesota and a 36k sq ft cleanroom in Florida, which achieved DMEA Category 1A Trusted Supplier Accreditation. The company is IATF 16949 certified for its automotive-grade customer wafers, which are shipped in high volume. This attests to their commitment to maintaining high standards in manufacturing and quality control.
Financial Performance
SkyWater Technology reported its seventh straight quarter of record revenue with a 20% growth year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024. This consistent financial performance indicates robust market demand and effective business strategies, positioning the company for continued success and expansion in the semiconductor industry.