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{{Short description|Company}}
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|name = Novellus Systems, Inc.
|name = Novellus Systems, Inc.
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|key_people = Richard S. Hill, CEO <br>Timothy Archer, Chief Operating Officer]<br>[[John Hertz (disambiguation)|John Hertz]], Chief Financial Officer
|key_people = Richard S. Hill, CEO <br>Timothy Archer, Chief Operating Officer]<br>[[John Hertz (disambiguation)|John Hertz]], Chief Financial Officer
|num_employees = 2,400 (2010)
|num_employees = 2,400 (2010)
|revenue = {{loss}}[[$]]1.570 Billion [[United States dollar|USD]] (2006)
|revenue = {{loss}}$1.570 Billion USD (2006)
|operating_income = {{loss}} [[$]]270 Million [[United States dollar|USD]] (2007)
|operating_income = {{loss}} $270 Million USD (2007)
|net_income = {{gain}}[[$]]213 Million [[United States dollar|USD]] (2007)
|net_income = {{gain}}$213 Million USD (2007)
|industry = [[Semiconductor]]
|industry = [[Semiconductor]]
|products =
|products =
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'''Novellus Systems Inc.''' was a company founded by [[Brad Mattson]] whom developed, manufactured, sold, and serviced [[semiconductor]] equipment used in the fabrication of [[integrated circuits]]. It was a supplier of [[chemical vapor deposition]] (CVD), [[plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition]] (PECVD), [[physical vapor deposition]] (PVD), [[electroplating|electrochemical deposition]] (ECD), [[ultraviolet thermal processing]] (UVTP), and [[plasma ashing|surface preparation]] equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.
'''Novellus Systems Inc.''' was a company founded by [[Brad Mattson]] that developed, manufactured, sold, and serviced [[semiconductor]] equipment used in the fabrication of [[integrated circuits]]. It was a supplier of [[chemical vapor deposition]] (CVD), [[plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition]] (PECVD), [[physical vapor deposition]] (PVD), [[electroplating|electrochemical deposition]] (ECD), [[ultraviolet thermal processing]] (UVTP), and [[plasma ashing|surface preparation]] equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.


Novellus Systems was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in [[San Jose, California]].<ref>Pederson, Jay P. ''International Directory of Company Histories'', Vol. 18. Detroit: St. James Press, 1997. Funding Universe. Web. April 8, 2015. http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/novellus-systems-inc-history/</ref> The company maintains engineering & manufacturing facilities in [[Tualatin, Oregon]] and San Jose, California. Also, Novellus has a component design and software development facility in Bangalore, India.
Novellus Systems was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in [[San Jose, California]].<ref>Pederson, Jay P. ''[http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/novellus-systems-inc-history/ International Directory of Company Histories]'', Vol. 18. Detroit: St. James Press, 1997. Funding Universe. Web. April 8, 2015.</ref> The company maintains engineering & manufacturing facilities in [[Tualatin, Oregon]] and San Jose, California. Also, Novellus has a component design and software development facility in Bangalore, India.


In December 2011, Novellus agreed to be acquired by [[Lam Research]] for $3.3 billion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lam-buying-novellus-in-33-billion-merger-2011-12-14 |title=Lam buying Novellus in $3.3 billion merger |accessdate=30 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2011-12-14/lam-research-agrees-to-acquire-novellus-systems-in-3-3-billion-stock-deal |title=Lam Research Agrees to Buy Novellus Systems for $3.3 Billion |accessdate=8 April 2015}}</ref> The acquisition completed in June 2012.
In December 2011, Novellus agreed to be acquired by [[Lam Research]] for $3.3 billion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lam-buying-novellus-in-33-billion-merger-2011-12-14 |date=Dec 14, 2011 |website=MarketWatch |first1= Benjamin |last1=Pimentel |first2=Dan |last2=Gallagher |title=Lam buying Novellus in $3.3 billion merger |accessdate=30 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2011-12-14/lam-research-agrees-to-acquire-novellus-systems-in-3-3-billion-stock-deal |first1=Ian |last1=King |url-access=subscription |title=Lam Research Agrees to Buy Novellus Systems for $3.3 Billion |website=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=15 December 2011 |accessdate=8 April 2015}}</ref> The acquisition was completed in June 2012.


==Product lines==
==Product lines==
Novellus' product lines were called ALTUS, ATHENA, GAMMA, INOVA, SABRE, SOLA, SPEED, and VECTOR, and assisted semiconductor companies with manufacturing.
Novellus' product lines were called ALTUS, ATHENA, GAMMA, INOVA, SABRE, SOLA, SPEED, and VECTOR, SEQUEL and assisted semiconductor companies with manufacturing.


==External links==
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Latest revision as of 03:24, 8 December 2024

Novellus Systems, Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary of Lam Research
IndustrySemiconductor
Founded1984
FoundersBrad Mattson
HeadquartersSan Jose, California
Key people
Richard S. Hill, CEO
Timothy Archer, Chief Operating Officer]
John Hertz, Chief Financial Officer
RevenueDecrease$1.570 Billion USD (2006)
Decrease $270 Million USD (2007)
Increase$213 Million USD (2007)
Number of employees
2,400 (2010)
ParentLam Research
Websitewww.lamresearch.com

Novellus Systems Inc. was a company founded by Brad Mattson that developed, manufactured, sold, and serviced semiconductor equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. It was a supplier of chemical vapor deposition (CVD), plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), electrochemical deposition (ECD), ultraviolet thermal processing (UVTP), and surface preparation equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.

Novellus Systems was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.[1] The company maintains engineering & manufacturing facilities in Tualatin, Oregon and San Jose, California. Also, Novellus has a component design and software development facility in Bangalore, India.

In December 2011, Novellus agreed to be acquired by Lam Research for $3.3 billion.[2][3] The acquisition was completed in June 2012.

Product lines

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Novellus' product lines were called ALTUS, ATHENA, GAMMA, INOVA, SABRE, SOLA, SPEED, and VECTOR, SEQUEL and assisted semiconductor companies with manufacturing.

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References

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  1. ^ Pederson, Jay P. International Directory of Company Histories, Vol. 18. Detroit: St. James Press, 1997. Funding Universe. Web. April 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Pimentel, Benjamin; Gallagher, Dan (Dec 14, 2011). "Lam buying Novellus in $3.3 billion merger". MarketWatch. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  3. ^ King, Ian (15 December 2011). "Lam Research Agrees to Buy Novellus Systems for $3.3 Billion". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
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