Source: Reno Sub-Systems, Inc.
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`September 23, 2020 09:18 ET
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`Reno Sub-Systems Solidifies Electronic Match Market with 9 New Patents
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`Company Now Clearly Owns the World’s Largest Solid-State Matching Network Patent Portfolio;
`Creates Significant Barrier to Enter this Market
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`RENO, Nev., Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reno Sub-Systems (Reno), a developer of high
`performance radio frequency (RF) matching networks for leading-edge nanoscale semiconductor manufacturing,
`today announced that it has been awarded 9 new patents for its solid-state RF matching network technology.
`These patents further strengthen Reno’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio for RF matching networks, reinforcing
`that Reno’s Velocity™ Matching Network technology is the industry-leading approach for semiconductor
`manufacturing at or beyond the 10nm node.
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`“Having these 9 new patents awarded to us in such a short period of time is an outstanding accomplishment for
`any semiconductor equipment company,” said John Voltz, senior vice president, business development, at Reno.
`“We’re proud of our team’s ability to create and protect our Velocity™ RF matching network’s technology in a way
`that positions us as vendor of choice. Our customers are increasingly recognizing that our approach is best-of-
`breed and delivers unprecedented matching performance for the most advanced semiconductor processing in
`the world today.”
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`The new patents cover a broad range of claims to strengthen Reno’s IP position, including:
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`Reno’s strongest claims to date using electronically variable capacitors (EVCs) in a matching network
`Solving technical issues related to parasitic capacitances
`Delivering engineering advances using a partial binary setup for an EVC to support applications that require
`wide capacitance range
`Protecting a one-dimensional EVC match with variable frequency sweep tuning
`Offering differentiation of Reno’s capabilities for level-to-level matching with pre-pulse switching
`Providing hybrid-type tuning using a matching lookup table to determine both a new EVC configuration and
`a new frequency
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`The list of newly awarded patents includes:
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`US Patent No. 10,679,823 RF Switch for High Power Digital Matching Networks
`US Patent No. 10,679,824 Varying Capacitance Using a Partial Binary Approach
`US Patent No. 10,692,699 Impedance Matching with Restricted Capacitor Switching
`US Patent No. 10,699,880 High Voltage Reduction Circuit Used For Variable Capacitor Applications
`US Patent No. 10,707,057 RF Impedance Matching Circuit and Systems and Methods
`US Patent No. 10,714,314 Impedance Matching Network and Method
`US Patent No. 10,720,309 Impedance Matching Network and Method
`US Patent No. 10,727,029 Impedance Matching Using Independent Capacitance and Frequency Control
`US Patent No. 10,741,364 Impedance Matching Network and Method
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`About Reno Sub-Systems
`Reno Sub-Systems Inc. has developed new and disruptive technologies for the semiconductor and advanced
`microelectronic
`industries. Leveraging
`its patented
`technologies, Reno has demonstrated
`the highest
`performance radio frequency matching networks for leading-edge nanoscale manufacturing processes. Reno has
`generated strong customer demand based on on-tool performance data, which has allowed the company to
`transition from technology and product development to high volume adoption within two years. For more
`information, please visit https://renosubsystems.com.
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`ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC.
`Exhibit 1030
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`Company Contact:
`Reno Sub-Systems Inc.
`John Voltz
`(215) 479-9269
`jvoltz@renosubsystems.com
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`Media:
`Kiterocket
`Eric Lawson
`(480) 276-9572
`elawson@kiterocket.com
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`A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
`https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/22722b54-ef87-460a-abb7-0164ab226219
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`Reno’s EVC™ Velocity™ Matching Network technology leverages the company’s strong IP portfolio.
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`ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC.
`Exhibit 1030
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