SILICA uses state-of-the-art equipment to satisfy all automated and manual programming requirements. The Silica Programming Service turns semiconductors into finished products - quickly and cost-effectively. Simply send us the program on a disk or via the Internet, and include your specifications for device type, manufacturer, CRC checksum, fill character, option byte and labelling information and leave the rest to us.

You save the investment in inventory and equipment and receive your devices delivered just-in-time. With a capacity of more than 40 million units per year fast turnaround for any quantity is assured. Our service supports devices for all applications, like PROMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, Flash & NANDs, PLDs, FPGAs and Microcontrollers.

We employ serial, parallel and pick and place handling systems that ensure precision processing of all package and device types, including DIL, PLCC, QFP, SOIC, TSOP, BGA and SON.

In addition, there is an array of manual programming stations that are ideal for small batch sizes and for unusual devices that require special adapters in particular 600 mil DIL devices. State of the art equipment coupled with the expertise of Avnet Logistics equates to superior device support