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TREK Introduces 80 Kilovolt High Voltage Power Amplifier

New Model 40/15 Takes ‘High Voltage’ to New Levels

8 May 2008 (Medina, NY) – TREK, INC., a designer and manufacturer of high-voltage power amplifiers and high-performance electrostatic instrumentation, recently introduced a High Voltage Power Amplifier (Trek Model 40/15) which, by providing up to 80 kV peak-to-peak (±40 kV), delivers the highest level of output voltages for any amplifier in its class, taking the term ‘high voltage’ to new heights – to voltage levels not previously feasible or available from high voltage linear amplifiers.
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Model 900 ESD Detector

TREK, INC. recently introduced the TREK Model 900 ESD Event Detector. This detector is a diagnostic tool for manufacturing environments that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), including electronic, semiconductor & medical device manufacturing and assembly.
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TREK Introduces Electrostatic Voltmeter
with Millivolt Resolution:

Model 325 is ideal for applications in
high-tech & semiconductor manufacturing, materials processing, materials science and R&D sectors.
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Model 800 Infinitron(TM)

TREK Introduces Ultra-High Impedance Voltmeter Model 800 Infinitron (TM) allows contacting voltage measurements with virtually no charge transfer. Product Meets Market Need to Accurately Measure Site-Specific Voltage on ESD-Sensitive Devices During Handling and Processing in Semiconductor, Electronic Assembly, Hard Disk Drive and other Electrostatic-Sensitive Environments and Applications.
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Model 157 Charged-Plate Monitor
with Enhanced Features

TREK introduces Model 157 Charged Plate Monitor
with Software Enhancements to provide additional Data Storage, Retrieval and Acquisition Options.
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Model 158 Charged-Plate Monitor

Trek's Model 158 Charged-Plate Monitor Offers Unparalleled Convenience, Simplicity & Accuracy in One Lightweight Package.
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Model 157 Charged-Plate Monitor

Trek Model 157 Charged-Plate Monitor
Automates Data Collection.
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Model 542 Electrostatic Voltmeter

Trek Announces its New Model 542 Electrostatic Voltmeter for Drift Free, Accurate, Electrostatic Measurement for ESD Sensitive Processes.
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High-Sensitivity, DC Stable Model 323 ESVM

Trek Features its High-Sensitivity, DC-stable Model 323 Electrostatic Voltmeter.
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Other Press Releases
Four TREK Sales Engineers Recently Certified by Electrostatic Discharge Association

The four individuals at TREK receiving certification include John Clack, Chris Lemke, Elwin Rego and Ron Slaby. This TREK group represents 40% of the individuals who achieved certification by passing the recent ESDA annually-offered certification exam. The certification program was designed by the ESDA for individuals who are involved in designing, implementing, managing and auditing electrostatic discharge (ESD) control programs. more information / download PDF

TREK Receives 2007 EuroAsia IC Industry Award

Prestigious Award Recognizes TREK’s Innovative “Infinitron” and its Contribution to Static Control Management & Yield Improvement in the Semiconductor Industry.

TREK, INC., a designer and manufacturer of high-performance electrostatic instrumentation and high-voltage power amplifiers, recently received the prestigious 2007 EuroAsia IC Industry Award. TREK’s Infinitron™ (an innovative electrostatic voltmeter) won in the category of “Yield Management – Best Process” during special award ceremonies held in San Francisco, California (USA). more information

TREK Scientist Named Co-Chair of SEMI® International Standards ESD/ESC Task Force

Dr. Maciej Noras, Research & Development Engineer at TREK, INC., was recently named Co-Chair of the SEMI® International Standards ESD/ESC Task Force – North America, which is part of the SEMI Metrics Global Technical Committee. He will assume the Co-Chair position at the upcoming SEMI North America Standards Autumn Meeting, being held October 15 – 20, 2006 in Portland, Oregon.
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Electric FlashESD Certification and ESD Seminar

TREK announces that Tom Larson, Sales Engineer at Trek, was recently designated an "ESD Certified Professional - Program Manager" by the Electrostatic Discharge Association (ESDA). Larson was one of the first six individuals to attain such status from this new certification program. According to the ESDA, this certification represents a thorough knowledge of the core competencies for ESD control. In connection with the certification, Trek will offer ESD Seminars in the near future.
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The Trek Holding Company Ltd

The Trek Holding Company Ltd., located in Tokyo, Japan is pleased to announce the acquisition of U.S. based TREK, INC. and Trek Japan KK, effective February 8, 2006. This acquisition is part of the overall Succession Plan of the Trek Group and allows for both TREK, INC. and Trek Japan KK to maintain its current operations and management structures. more information

Additional news about Trek and its business and technical developments will be posted here as it becomes available.