Silicon Valley Microelectronics
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Semiconductor, Solar |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Patrick Callinan |
| Headquarters | Santa Clara , United States |
Key people | Patrick Callinan (President) |
| Products | Silicon wafers (100mm, 200mm, 300mm), gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, Silicon on Insulator, silicon carbide, wafer processing solutions (grinding, polishing, film deposition) |
Number of employees | 30 (2023) |
SVM (Silicon Valley Microelectronics) is a U.S.-based private enterprise that supplies silicon wafers and associated services to the semiconductor and solar sectors.
The company provides wafers in diameters of 100mm, 200mm, and 300mm, available in both Prime and Test device grades. Their offerings also include advanced materials such as gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, Silicon on Insulator, and silicon carbide. Headquartered in California, SVM additionally delivers wafer processing solutions including grinding, polishing, and film deposition.
History
Established in 1990 by Patrick Callinan, SVM experienced swift growth following the acquisition of a Wells Fargo credit line in 1992, which helped increase sales to $700,000 by 1993. By 1996, the company’s revenue had climbed to $14 million, with the workforce expanding from three to seventeen employees. In 2005, SVM moved its main office to Santa Clara, California.
In 2008, Patrick Callinan and his son Jaymes founded Vista Solar, a fully owned subsidiary focusing on photovoltaic solar system installations. Vista Solar shifted its focus from residential to commercial projects by 2012. As of 2023, SVM has a full-time staff of 30 and maintains ISO 9000 certification.
Recognition
On July 2, 2009, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) honored SVM with the Energy Innovator Award. The accolade was accepted by SVM’s President, Patrick Callinan, during the Silicon Valley Energy Summit held at Stanford University, where Santa Clara Mayor Patricia Mahan presented the award. The event was co-hosted by Stanford's Precourt Energy Efficiency Center and featured Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as the keynote speaker.