Semicoa to present paper at the SPIE Medical Imaging Conference

COSTA MESA, Calif. October 9, 2003--Semicoa's back-illuminated X-arRay photodiode array gaining acceptance in multi-slice CT scanners

"We are honored by the opportunity to display our advanced technology for multi-slice CT scanners," stated Rich Moore, President & CEO. "Our technology enables manufacturers to create large coverage area multi-slice scanners with faster data acquisition times."

Semicoa offers standard and custom designed X-arRay detectors. Data sheets on the 16x16 and 16x32 arrays are available from the factory. The arrays are sold in chip form or in modules for easy system integration.

SPIE Medical Imaging Conference - February 14-19, 2004, San Diego, California

Physics of Medical Imaging
Conference 5368
Monday February 16, 2004

Abstract Title:

Multi-element, two-dimensional Si pin photodiode array fabricated on a single 30-um thickness die.

Contact Andrew Popp at (714) 242-3007 for a the full Abstract or to schedule a meeting.

About Semicoa

Semicoa simplifies the process of measuring and interpreting visible and near-infrared light by designing, manufacturing and marketing silicon optoelectronics. The company’s growing product line of photodetectors is used in medical imaging, homeland security and military aerospace applications. Semicoa was recently ranked among the Top 10 Semiconductor Makers by Orange County Business Journal. Semicoa has successfully capitalized upon its proven high reliability transistor heritage by bringing this level of expertise and quality to emerging applications.

Semicoa is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California within Orange County's technology center. More information may be obtained by contacting Semicoa directly at (714) 979-1900 or by visiting its website at www.Semicoa.com.

EDITORIAL CONTACT: Jeff Urish
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Tel: (714) 242-3005
jurish@semicoa.com