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Exhibit 10.8

EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE AGREEMENT

   This Representative Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between Therma-Wave,
Inc., with its principle place of business at 1250 Reliance Way, Sunnyvale California 94539 USA, a
Delaware corporation, (“Supplier”) and Hermes-Epitek Corporation, with its principle place of
business at No. 18, Creation Road 1, Science Park Hsin-Chu, 300 Taiwan, R.O.C. a corporation of the
Republic of China (“Representative“) with an effective date as of April 19, 2005 (“Effective
Date”).

RECITALS

     WHEREAS, Supplier manufactures and sells or licenses certain hardware and software products
primarily for use by the semiconductor industry; and

     WHEREAS, Representative markets products to the semiconductor industry; and

     WHEREAS, Representative now desires to have the exclusive right to market and support as
applicable the Products, as defined below, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in
this Agreement;

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties hereto
agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS

“Customer” shall mean a party solicited by Representative who places an order for, and is a buyer
of, the Products, other than Representative, physically located within the Territory as hereinafter
defined.

“Order Acknowledgement Form” shall mean a document provided and signed by Supplier evidencing
a binding order for the goods or services described therein.

“Net Invoice Amount” shall mean the amount paid by Customer to Supplier for Products, net of any
freight, sales tax, value added tax, duties or like charges and any discounts, rebates, allowances,
adjustments, or cancellations,

“Products” shall mean the subset of Supplier’s product line in respect of which Representative
is authorized to serve as a marketing representative. A current list of Products is attached hereto
as Attachment 1. The list is subject to revision in the sole discretion of Supplier.

“SLA” shall mean Supplier’s then current applicable software license agreement. A copy of
Representative’s current SLA is attached hereto as Attachment 2.

“Territory” shall mean the country or region as set forth in Attachment 3.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. APPOINTMENT OF EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE; TERRITORY

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Supplier hereby appoints and Representative hereby accepts
appointment as an exclusive Representative of the Products and, where applicable, related support
services within the Territory to the Customers.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF REPRESENTATIVE

RESPONSIBILITIES APPLY TO ALL ACTIVITIES: The responsibilities in this Section 2 shall apply to
all of Representative’s activities with respect to the Products.

DEGREE OF CARE - Representative shall represent Supplier’s interests with the same degree of care
with which it handles its own interests and use its best efforts to market and support the
Products within the Territory.

PROMOTION - Representative shall promote the Products within the Territory to the best of its
abilities, making suitable use of sales literature, catalogues and related materials as provided
by Supplier. Notwithstanding the above, Representative shall not issue any press releases without
the written prior authorization of Supplier.

EXPENSES - All expenses and costs incurred by Representative in connection with the marketing or
support of the Products including local public relations, advertising and similar costs, shall be
borne by Representative.

ADEQUATE FACILITIES - Representative shall maintain properly equipped, professional office space
in the Territory to market and support the Products. Representative shall employ, qualified
personnel in order to ensure an effective sales effort and the ability to fulfill Representative’s
obligations under this Agreement.

TRAINING/DEMONSTRATION UNITS - At Supplier’s discretion, Representative will be provided
demonstration Product(s) for no additional fee and Supplier shall retain title and ownership of
such Products. Representative may use such demonstration Products solely for Representative’s
employee Product support training and for Customer demonstrations. Furthermore, Representative
agrees to maintain such systems in the Representative’s clean room environment (exceeding the
requirements of Clean 100) and shall add Supplier as an additional named insured only to the
extent of liability for loss or damage to demonstration Product(s).

NO REPRESENTATIONS - Representative will not make any promises, warranties or guarantees
concerning the Products but rather will at all times refer Customers to the product documentation,
specifications and marketing materials provided by Supplier.

ORDERS -  Supplier shall have no obligation to enter into a contract with any Customer that does
not agree to terms and conditions acceptable to Supplier.

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INTERNET ACCESS - Representative will maintain a high-speed internet connection at its own expense
to facilitate communication with Customers and Supplier.

ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE TERRITORY - Representative agrees that it will not directly or indirectly
advertise or market or otherwise actively solicit orders for Products from prospective customers
located outside the Territory. No commissions will be paid on sales to customers located outside
the Territory.

REPORTS - Representative shall use its best efforts to provide Supplier with regular reports of
its marketing and promotion activities with respect to the Products. Such reports shall be
submitted to Supplier at least quarterly and shall address, among other issues: a) current status
of market and competition; b) business standing of major Customers including point of sales
information by Product type; c) sales forecasts; d) effectiveness and results of promotional
activities and attendance at trade fairs and exhibitions; and e) accounts update, (including sales
objectives, strategic plan and tactical implementation).

PROVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES
- Representative hereby agrees to provide Customers with technical
support services as necessary for efficient initial installation and for First Line Support of the
Products as more fully set out in Attachment 4.

NO CONFLICTING OBLIGATIONS – Representative represents and warrants to Supplier that
Representative is free to enter into this Agreement and is not under any contractual or other
obligation, whether written or otherwise, to any other Party that would be breached by or
otherwise prevent Representative’s performance of its obligations under, or compliance with, any
or all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

BUSINESS STANDARDS - As a representative of Supplier, Representative shall conduct its business to
the highest ethical and business standards and shall not, by word or deed, imply or express any
false, misleading or disparaging statements about Supplier or its Products. It is understood that
any such actions shall be cause for immediate termination of this Agreement.

CUSTOMER CREDIT - When requested, Representative shall use all reasonable efforts
to secure for Supplier information pertaining to the financial or credit responsibility of a
Customer, and shall aid in the collection of accounts and in the adjustment of any claims that may
arise for damages or defects in connection with Products sold in the Territory.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPLIER

MARKETING MATERIALS - Supplier shall provide Representative with a reasonable amount of literature
required for the conduct of its business (sales literature, price lists, business terms, etc.)
Translations of marketing materials will be made by Supplier on terms to be agreed, taking into
account the effort required for translation and the likely benefits to be gained thereby.

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SPECIFICATIONS - Supplier shall provide Representative with specifications, price lists and
similar information concerning the Products to assist Representative in fulfilling its obligations
under this Agreement. Supplier may change such specifications at any time.

TRAINING – Supplier shall provide Representative with opportunities to attend training and
qualification sessions held by Supplier. Representative shall be responsible for the cost of any
travel and lodging. The cost of the training itself shall be borne by Supplier in those instances
where Representative attends regularly scheduled courses, but shall otherwise be borne by
Representative. Such training must be completed prior to the providing of any Support Services by
Representative to Customers.

4. SALES BETWEEN SUPPLIER AND CUSTOMER

CUSTOMER SALES - Supplier will pay Representative a commission on the sale of Products to
Customers in the Territory made pursuant to this Agreement. Such commission shall be payable on
the Net Invoice Amount of a sale to the Customer provided that: (i) the Products are to be
installed in the Territory; and (ii) the sales process or purchase decision was directly
influenced by Representative and evidenced by the Customer executing an Acceptance Certificate
(Attachment 6). Representative shall be paid commissions in accordance with the
commission schedule in effect at the time of shipment of Products. A table of the current
commission schedule is set forth in Attachment 1.

PRICE AND CUSTOMER PAYMENT TERMS – The Customer shall issue a purchase order The purchase order
shall be issued directly to Supplier at Supplier’s then applicable list price, or at some
negotiated price as determined by Supplier. Supplier will determine final price and method of
payment.

PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONS: Supplier will pay commissions owed to Representative in two installments:
1) upon shipment to the Customer; and 2) upon receipt of a fully executed Final Acceptance
Certificate (Attachment 6). Such installments will be proportional to the percentage of payment
received by Suppler from the Customer. In any event, payment shall be made to Representative no
later than [***] after [***] from a Customer. The
commissions defined herein shall be Representative’s total and complete compensation in connection
with a Customer purchase. Commissions shall not be paid on any taxes, packing, shipping, interest
or other invoice charges other than the Net Invoice Amount for Products as established by
Supplier. No Commission will be earned on orders for Product rejected or returned by Customers,
or for delivery outside of the Territory. All payments shall be in U.S. Dollars. In the event
the negotiated Customer price is below the Supplier’s target list price for the Territory, the
commission will be adjusted as set forth in Attachment 1 .

TERMS AND CONDITIONS  - All Customer purchases shall be subject to the terms and conditions stated
herein, in Supplier’s then current Sales Order Acknowledgement form and in Supplier’s then current
SLA. Shipping terms are Ex-Works, Fremont, California (IncoTerms 2001), Supplier’s manufacturing
facility. Customer shall have the right to select the carrier of its choice and will be the
principle party in interest.

     [***] Confidential treatment has been requested for the bracketed
portions. The confidential redacted portion has been omitted and
filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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5. TERM AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

TERM -This contract becomes effective as of the Effective Date and shall remain in force for an
initial term of twenty-four (24) months. Unless otherwise terminated in accordance with this
Section 5 with [***] notice by either Party at the end of the initial or any subsequent
term, this agreement shall automatically renew on the second anniversary of the Effective Date and
annually thereafter for successive [***] terms. This contract may also be cancelled:
(i) by either Party if the other Party materially or repeatedly breaches its obligations, provided
that the breaching Party is given written notice detailing the nature of such breach and such
breach is not cured within thirty (30) days following such notice; (ii) by either Party, if the
other Party is insolvent or is the subject of bankruptcy or similar proceedings.

COMMISSIONS AFTER TERMINATION - Commissions due on sales generated by Representative and evidenced
by the Customer executed Acceptance Certificate (Attachment 5) prior to the effective
termination date, or within [***] after notice of termination or non-renewal, shall be
paid in accordance with Section 4 of this Agreement (PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONS) provided that
termination is not for Representative’s breach. The final commission statement and payment to
Representative shall be withheld for a period of [***] from the
effective date of termination to offset commissions already paid on returned goods and credit
memoranda. Any unused balance shall be paid to Representative at the
end of the [***] period. Following the above stated [***] period, no commission shall
be due and payable to Representative.

RETURN OF MATERIALS - Upon termination of this Agreement, Representative shall return to Supplier
all material such as sales literature documents, pricelists, catalogues, etc. as well as any
technical and service documentation provided to it by Supplier. Representative shall cease to use
the name and trade marks of Supplier and discontinue any promotion of the Products upon
termination of this contract.

NO LIABILITY FOR TERMINATION - Except as expressly provided above under the paragraph entitled
“Commissions After Termination,” termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms shall
provide no legal basis for any claim to compensation. To the greatest extent possible,
Representative waives any right to damages or to severance, termination or similar benefits that
may be provided by local law in connection with the termination of this agreement. To the extent
local law invalidates such waiver, Representative agrees that the amount of [***] paid by Supplier to Representative shall serve as complete and adequate
compensation in connection with the termination of this agreement for any reason.

6. COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS – Representative represents that, as of the Effective Date, Representative
does not market, distribute, sell or act as a sales or marketing representative for any products
within the Territory that compete with any Product, and Representative agrees that during the Term
of this Agreement, including any extension or renewal thereof, Representative shall not market,
distribute, sell or act as a sales or marketing representative for any products

     [***] Confidential treatment has been requested for the bracketed
portions. The confidential redacted portion has been omitted and
filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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within the Territory that compete with any Product without the express prior written consent of
Supplier.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL SUPPLIER BE LIABLE TO REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF EITHER SUPPLIER OR REPRESENTATIVE ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH,
THIS AGREEMENT WHETHER BASED UPON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED
[***].

8. INDEMNITY

Subject to the Limitations in Section 7, Supplier and Representative (either a “Party”) each
agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any and all
third party claims, liabilities, demands, penalties, forfeitures, suits, judgments and any
associated costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), which the indemnified Party
may hereafter incur, become responsible for or pay out as a result of the other Party’s breach of
any term or provision of this Agreement, or any negligent or willful acts, and any errors or
omissions by its employees, officers, agents, representatives or sub-contractors.

9. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

COOPERATION WITH SUPPLIER’S SALES PERSONNEL: Representative will work in cooperation with
Supplier’s Sales personnel responsible for the Territory and/or a specific Customer.
Representative will regularly update the appropriate Supplier Sales Manager concerning its
Customer visits, general status of the Customers, and any other issues related to the sale of
Products.

USE OF TRADEMARKS: In connection with the marketing and advertising of the Products,
Representative may use or make reference to trademarks, trade names and service marks owned by
Supplier (the “Marks”) only as directed by Supplier. Representative shall be permitted to use its
own trademarks, trade names and services marks (the “Representative Marks”); provided that
Representative Marks shall not appear larger or more prominently on advertisements or promotions
for the Products than the Marks. Representative shall not alter or remove the Marks from the
Products. Representative’s use of the Marks hereunder shall be subject to such additional
requirements as Supplier believes are appropriate to protect the Marks and Supplier’s’ ownership
rights therein. Representative agrees that the use of the Marks on packages, literature,
advertising and other marketing materials will be of high quality and that Supplier shall have the
right to monitor and control such use. Representative will furnish Supplier with all materials on
which Representative plans to use the Marks prior to such use, and Supplier will have the right to
refuse any use of the Marks by Representative. Representative shall take all steps reasonably
requested by Supplier to secure for Supplier any proprietary rights in connection with the
Products or the Marks, and to cooperate with Supplier to protect and defend Supplier’ rights
therein. Representative hereby does and shall at all times acknowledge Supplier’s exclusive
right, title and interest in and to the Marks and

     [***] Confidential treatment has been requested for the bracketed
portions. The confidential redacted portion has been omitted and
filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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shall not in any manner represent that it has any ownership interest therein nor will it adopt or
use any trademarks, trade names or service marks confusingly similar thereto. Representative
shall not at any time do or permit any act to be done which may in any way impair the rights of
Supplier in the Marks. Representative shall not use any of the Marks on or in connection with any
goods or services other than the Products

INTERNET: Representative shall follow Supplier’s instructions with respect to each of the
following: (i) use of any information about Supplier or the Products available on the Internet;
(ii) linking of any site on the Internet to any site on the Internet established, operated or
sponsored by Supplier; and (iii) use of any of the Marks on any site on the Internet.
Representative acknowledges that it shall cease the activities described in (i), (ii) and/or (iii)
above, if so instructed by Supplier. In no event shall Representative establish, operate, sponsor
or contribute content to any site on the Internet that incorporates the word “Therma-Wave”, or any
word confusingly similar thereto, as its URL address or any part of such address.

10. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION; NON-DISCLOSURE

Representative and Supplier will execute a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in the form attached
hereto as Attachment 5, the terms of which NDA shall be deemed incorporated herein by this
reference.

11. GENERAL CLAUSES

ASSIGNMENT: Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations may be assigned or transferred by
Representative without the express prior written consent of Supplier. This Agreement and any of
Supplier’s rights and obligations hereunder may be assigned by Supplier, upon written notice to
Representative.

NO POACHING CLAUSE: Supplier and Representative agree with each other that they will not at any
time during the course of this Agreement or in the [***] following the termination of the
Agreement whether for cause or otherwise, employ, directly or indirectly, any person who is a
director or employee of the other Party without the prior written approval of said other Party.
This provision shall not restrict the right of either party to solicit or recruit generally in the
media, and shall not prohibit either party from hiring an employee of the other who answers any
advertisement or who otherwise voluntarily applies for hire without having been initially
personally solicited or recruited by the hiring party.

RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES: Supplier and Representative agree that Representative shall operate as an
independent contractor and is not an agent, employee or franchisee of Supplier. Representative
has no express or implied authorization to incur any obligation, or in any manner otherwise make
any commitments, on behalf of Supplier. Representative shall employ its own personnel and shall
be responsible for them and for their acts and in no way shall Supplier be liable to
Representative, its employees or third parties for any losses, injuries, damages or the like
occasioned by reason of Representative’s activities in connection with this Agreement, except as
expressly provided herein.

     [***] Confidential treatment has been requested for the bracketed
portions. The confidential redacted portion has been omitted and
filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California; excluding: (i) its conflicts of laws principles; (ii) the United Nations Convention on
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods; (iii) the 1974 Convention on the Limitation Period
in the International Sale of Goods (the “1974 Convention”); and (iv) the Protocol amending the
1974 Convention, done at Vienna April 11, 1980. Representative undertakes to comply
with all applicable US laws and regulations, including without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as amended.

GOVERNMENT APPROVALS: It is the responsibility of the Representative to obtain, at its own
expense, any government consents, authorizations, approvals, filings, permits or licenses required
for it or Supplier to exercise its rights and to discharge its obligations under this Agreement.

EXPORT CONTROLS: Representative hereby acknowledges that the Products and the technology
applicable thereto or direct products thereof (“Products and Technology”), supplied by Supplier
under this Agreement are subject to export controls under the laws and regulations of the United
States (U.S.). Representative shall comply with such laws and regulations governing use, export,
re-export, and transfer of Supplier Products and will obtain all required U.S. and local
authorizations, permits or licenses. Supplier and Representative each agree to provide to the
other such information and assistance as may reasonably be required by the other in connection
with securing such authorizations or licenses, and to take timely action to obtain all required
support documentation.

LOCAL LAWS: Representative shall comply with all local laws and regulations and will notify
Supplier of any alleged violation of competition laws or regulations relating to Supplier or any
infringement of Supplier’s intellectual property rights that come to its knowledge.
Representative shall assist Supplier in terminating such infringement within the Territory.

NOTICES: All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be delivered in person or sent for overnight delivery by a private, reputable
international courier (such as FedEx, DHL, or UPS) with tracking capability. Notices sent by such
courier shall be deemed received two business days after they have been sent unless the courier’s
tracking capability demonstrates otherwise. Notices shall be sent to the addresses below:

If to Supplier: Therma-Wave, Inc. 1250 Reliance Way, Fremont, CA. 94539 USA

If to Representative:Hermes-Epitek Corporation No. 18, Creation Road, 1, Science Park, Hsin-Chu,
300, Taiwan, R.O.C.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement together with Attachments 1 through 6 constitutes the
sole and entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and supersedes
any and all prior agreements and understandings between the parties relating to the subject matter
hereof.

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions
of this Agreement and the provisions of the Supplier’s SLA or Sales Order Acknowledgment Form, the
following order of precedence shall govern: (a) the terms of the Sales Order Acknowledgement Form
as accepted by Supplier; (b) the terms of the relevant

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SLA; (c) the terms in the body of this Agreement; (d) the terms of any Attachment to this
Agreement.

AMENDMENTS: No change in, addition to, or waiver of, any of the terms and provisions hereof shall
be binding upon either Party unless approved by said Party in writing.

NO WAIVER: The failure by a Party to exercise or enforce any of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver of that Party’s rights thereafter to enforce
each and every term and condition of this Agreement.

SEVERABILITY: Should any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement be held invalid, illegal
or unenforceable, no other provision of this Agreement shall be affected thereby.

ARBITRATION: All disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be finally resolved
by arbitration conducted in the English language in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. under the
commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Each Party shall appoint an
arbitrator and the two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint a third arbitrator within 30
days; provided, however, that if they cannot agree (or if one Party refuses to appoint an
arbitrator), then this third arbitrator shall be appointed by the President of the American
Arbitration Association. Both parties shall bear equally the cost of the arbitration. All
decisions of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on both parties and enforceable in any
court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding this, application may be made to any court for a
judicial acceptance of the award or order of enforcement. Notwithstanding anything contained in
this Section to the contrary, Supplier shall have the right to institute judicial proceedings
against Representative or anyone acting by, through or under Representative, in order to enforce
Supplier’s rights hereunder through reformation of contract, specific performance, injunction or
similar equitable relief.

COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

HEADINGS: Headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, and shall not be used to
interpret or construe this Agreement.

LANGUAGE OF THE AGREEMENT – The Parties agree that the language of this Agreement shall be English
and hereby waive and agree that this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable notwithstanding any
requirement that it be written in or translated into any language other than English.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties signed this Agreement on the date first set fourth above.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Therma-Wave, Inc.	 	Hermes-Epitek Corporation
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	By:

	 	/s/ Boris Lipkin	 	By:	 	/s/ Chin-yung Shu
	

	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Name:

	 	Boris Lipkin	 	Name:	 	Chin-yung Shu
	

	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Title:

	 	President & CEO	 	Title:	 	President & COO
	

	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Date:

	 	April 19, 2005	 	Date:	 	April 19, 2005
	

	 	 
	 	 	 	 

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Attachment 1

Supplier Product List

The following TWI products intended for use by semiconductor manufacturers and semiconductor
equipment manufacturers:

Therma-Probe product line: models TP-500XP, TP-500iXP, TP-630XP, TP-XP upgrades and other
Therma-Probe systems, which are added in the future.

Opti-Probe product line: models OP-3290, OP-3290i, OP-3290DUV, OP-3290DUVi, OP-52xx, OP-52xxi,
OP-7341c, OP-7341i, OP-7341p, XP versions of those products and XP Upgrades and other Opti-Probe
systems and models and features such as desorber, WBWS, which are added in the future.

Opti-Probe Critical Dimension product line: on models OP-7341c, OP-7341i, OP-7341p and CD
upgrades.

**Commission Schedule

[***]

     [***] Confidential treatment has been requested for the bracketed
portions. The confidential redacted portion has been omitted and
filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Attachment 2

Supplier Software License Agreement

THERMA-WAVE, INC.

OPTI-PROBE RT/CD SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this
19th day of
April, 2005 (“Effective Date”) by and between Therma-Wave, Inc., a Delaware corporation with its
principal place of business at 1250 Reliance Way, Fremont, California 94539 USA (“Therma-Wave”),
and and Hermes-Epitek Corporation, a corporation of the Republic of China with its principle place
of business at No. 18, Creation Road 1, Science Park Hsin-Chu, 300 Taiwan, R.O.C. (“Licensee”).

RECITALS

          WHEREAS, Licensee has purchased from Therma-Wave the Therma-Wave Equipment; and

          WHEREAS, Licensee desires to acquire from Therma-Wave, and Therma-Wave is willing to grant to
Licensee, the right to use the Licensed Software (as defined below) in connection with such
Equipment on the terms set forth herein.

          NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of, and conditioned on, the covenants stated herein, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which Therma-Wave and Licensee
hereby acknowledge, Therma-Wave and Licensee hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

	   	Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms will have the
following meanings:
	 
	   	“Authorized Location” means any of Licensee’s facilities at which the Therma-Wave Equipment is
located.
	 
	   	“Confidential Information” means all non-public information that Therma-Wave designates at the
time of disclosure as being confidential, or if disclosed orally or visually is identified as such
prior to disclosure and summarized, in writing, by Therma-Wave to Licensee within thirty (30)
days, or which, under the circumstances surrounding disclosure, Licensee knows or has reason to
know should be treated as confidential without the need to be marked as “confidential”, including,
without limitation, the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Licensed Software and the
Documentation.
	 
	   	“Documentation” means any and all user manuals and documentation of the Licensed Software in hard
copy and electronic format, including without limitation, training manuals, as amended from time
to time by Therma-Wave.
	 
	   	“Intellectual Property Rights” means copyright rights (including, without limitation, the right to
use, reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display and publicly perform the copyrighted work),
patent rights (including, without limitation, the right to exclude others from making, using and
selling), trade secrets, moral rights, rights of publicity, authors’ rights, contract and
licensing rights, goodwill and all other intellectual property rights as may exist now and/or
hereafter come into existence and all renewals and extensions thereof, regardless of whether such
rights arise under the laws of the United States or any other state, country or jurisdiction.
	 
	   	“Licensed Software” means Therma-Wave’s proprietary real-time optical critical dimension software
embedded in and/or bundled with the Therma-Wave Equipment.
	 
	   	“Therma-Wave Equipment” means the Therma-Wave equipment purchased by Licensee.

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	   	License Grants.
	 
	   	Software License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Therma-Wave hereby grants to Licensee a royalty-free, personal, nonexclusive and nontransferable
license under Therma-Wave’s Intellectual Property Rights in the Licensed Software to use the
object code version of the Licensed Software solely as embedded in and/or bundled with the
Therma-Wave Equipment and solely as installed at an Authorized Location for Licensee’s internal
business purposes.
	 
	   	Documentation, License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Therma-Wave hereby grants to Licensee a personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to
use the Documentation solely internally in connection with Licensee’s authorized use of the
Licensed Software. Internal use shall be deemed to include repair and or service of the
Therma-Wave Equipment by an authorized representative of Therma-Wave, Inc.
	 
	   	License Restrictions. Licensee agrees not to attempt to modify, reverse assemble, create
derivative versions of, copy, reproduce, reverse engineer, reverse compile, translate or otherwise
attempt to discover or disclose the source code of the Licensed Software or the Documentation, or
any complete or partial copy thereof. Licensee may not rent, lease, grant sublicenses or
otherwise transfer the Licensed Software and/or the Documentation or any other rights therein,
without Therma-Wave’s prior written consent. Licensee shall not remove any proprietary notices,
labels or marks which may be incorporated in, marked on or affixed to the Licensed Software and/or
the Documentation. In no event shall Licensee market or distribute the Licensed Software as a
stand alone Product.
	 
	   	Delivery and Acceptance.
	 
	   	Delivery. Concurrently with or promptly following delivery of the Therma-Wave Equipment
to Licensee, Therma-Wave shall deliver to Licensee the object code version of the Licensed
Software, as embedded in and/or bundled with such Therma-Wave Equipment, and one copy of the
Documentation.
	 
	   	Ownership. The Licensed Software and the Documentation are licensed, not sold, to
Licensee under this Agreement. As between Therma-Wave and Licensee, Therma-Wave shall retain all
right, title and interest in and to the Licensed Software and the Documentation, and all
Intellectual Property Rights therein, except as expressly licensed to Licensee in this Agreement.
	 
	   	Confidentiality.
	 
	   	Confidentiality Obligations. Licensee shall, at all times, both during the term of this
Agreement and at all times thereafter, keep in confidence and trust all of the Confidential
Information received by it. Licensee shall not use the Confidential Information other than as
necessary to perform its obligations or exercise its rights under this Agreement. Licensee shall
take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized disclosure or use of the Confidential
Information and to prevent it from falling into the public domain or into the possession of
unauthorized persons. Licensee shall not disclose the Confidential Information to any person or
entity other than its officers, employees and consultants who need access to such Confidential
Information in order to effect the intent of this Agreement and who have entered into written
confidentiality agreements with Licensee which protects the Confidential Information with terms
and conditions at least as protective of Therma-Wave as the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
	 
	   	Exceptions. The obligations set forth above shall not apply to the extent that
Confidential Information includes information which: (i) is or, through no act or failure to act
of Licensee, becomes publicly known; or (ii) is approved for release by prior written
authorization of

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	   	Therma-Wave. A disclosure of Confidential Information: (i) in response to a valid order by a
court or other governmental body; or (ii) as otherwise required by law, shall not be considered to
be a breach of this Agreement or a waiver of confidentiality for other purposes; provided,
however, that Licensee shall provide prompt written notice thereof to Therma-Wave to enable
Therma-Wave to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent such disclosure.
	 
	   	Warranty and Disclaimer.
	 
	   	Limited Warranty. Therma-Wave warrants that the Licensed Software will substantially
conform to the Documentation during the twelve (12) month period following the date of shipment
(“Warranty Period”). Therma-Wave’s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be, at
Therma-Wave’s option, to: (i) use commercially reasonable efforts to supply Licensee with a
workaround for such error; or (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to correct such error and
integrate such correction into Therma-Wave’s next generally available release of the Licensed
Software. To be covered by this limited warranty, such errors must be: (i) reported by Licensee
during the Warranty Period; and (ii) reproducible by Therma-Wave. Therma-Wave does not warrant
that: (1) operation of the Licensed Software shall be uninterrupted or error-free; or (2) the
functions contained in the Licensed Software shall meet Licensee’s requirements. Therma-Wave
shall not be obligated hereunder to provide any upgrades, updates or new versions of the Licensed
Software except as expressly set forth in above or this Section.
	 
	   	Warranty Exceptions. The warranty set forth above shall not apply to any defects or
problems caused in whole or in part by: (i) any defect in any portion of any Licensee or third
party hardware or equipment; (ii) the failure of any portion of any Licensee or third party
hardware or equipment to function in accordance with applicable manufacturer’s specifications;
(iii) any modification or enhancement made to the Licensed Software by Licensee or any third
person or entity other than Therma-Wave; (iv) any software program, hardware (other than the
Therma-Wave Equipment), firmware, peripheral or communications device used in connection with the
Licensed Software; (v) the failure of Licensee or any third person or entity to follow the most
current instructions provided by Therma-Wave from time to time with respect to proper use of the
Licensed Software; or (vi) the negligence of Licensee or any other third party or entity. If
Therma-Wave determines that any warranty claim reported by Licensee falls within any of the
foregoing exceptions, Licensee shall pay Therma-Wave for efforts expended at the hourly rates then
in effect.
	 
	   	Disclaimer. EXCEPT AT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, THERMA-WAVE HEREBY DISCLAIMS
AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES TO LICENSEE, EITHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
	 
	   	Therma-Wave Indemnification.
	 
	   	Indemnification. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Therma-Wave shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensee against any third party claim alleging that the
Licensed Software infringes any U.S. patent issued as of the Effective Date. Therma-Wave’s
obligations are contingent upon: (i) Licensee giving prompt written notice to Therma-Wave of any
such claim; (ii) Licensee allowing Therma-Wave to control the defense and related settlement
negotiations of such claim; and (iii) Licensee fully assisting, at Therma-Wave’s expense, in the
defense and settlement of such claim. To fulfill its obligations hereunder, Therma-Wave may
alternatively, at its option: (i) replace or modify the Licensed Software with software which is
functionally equivalent and non-infringing; (ii) obtain a license for Licensee to continue the use
and distribution of the Licensed Software; or (iii) accept the return of the

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	   	Licensed Software held by Licensee and return the fee paid by Licensee for the Licensed Software.
THE FOREGOING REMEDIES ARE LICENSEE’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT
OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS BY LICENSEE’S USE OF THE LICENSED SOFTWARE.
	 
	   	Limitations. Therma-Wave shall have no obligation for any claims which result from: (i)
Licensee’s use of the Licensed Software in a combination which violates the rights of third
parties or in a combination with materials or products not supplied by Therma-Wave; or (ii) the
modification or attempted modification of the Licensed Software by parties other than Therma-Wave
or the use or distribution of such modified Licensed Software.
	 
	   	Limitation of Liability.
	 
	   	Indirect and Consequential Damages. NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE OTHER OR
TO ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF
SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY
WAY OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE LICENSED SOFTWARE, UNDER ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR THEORY
OF LIABILITY, AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER SUCH PARTY HAD ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
	 
	   	Direct Damages. IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS OR CAUSES
OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE LICENSED SOFTWARE, UNDER ANY CAUSE OF
ACTION OR THEORY OF LIABILITY, EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS ($50,000 US).
	 
	   	Failure of Essential Purpose. THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING
THE FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.
	 
	   	Assignability. This Agreement and the rights to use the Licensed Software granted hereby
are not assignable or transferable, in whole or in part, by Licensee, whether voluntarily,
involuntarily, by merger, operation of law or otherwise, without Therma-Wave’s prior written
consent. The parties agree that any permitted assignment shall be subject to Licensee and the
third party assignee executing a written agreement obligating such third party assignee to assume
all rights and obligations of Licensee under this Agreement.
	 
	   	Term and Termination.
	 
	   	Term. Unless terminated was expressly providedherein, this Agreement shall be in effect
for the term of Therma-Wave’s copyright in the Licensed Software, so long as Licensee, or one of
its divisions, rightfully retains possession of the Licensed Software as delivered by Therma-Wave.
	 
	   	Termination for Breach. Therma-Wave shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement if
Licensee materially breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement and (in the case of any
material breach which is capable of remedy) fails to remedy the breach within thirty (30) days of
receipt of written notice requiring Licensee to do so. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Therma-Wave
shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement immediately upon providing written notice to
Licensee if Licensee has materially breached any provision of this Agreement.
	 
	   	Effects of Termination. Upon any termination of this Agreement: (i) Licensee shall
immediately cease the use of all of the Licensed Software and the Documentation; and (ii) Licensee
shall return or destroy all copies of the Confidential Information in its possession

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	   	and/or control within thirty (30) days after the effective date of such termination and certify in
writing that it has complied with its obligations hereunder.
	 
	   	Survival. Licensee’s obligations hereunder shall survive any termination of this
Agreement. Under no circumstances shall Therma-Wave be obligated to return any License Fees to
Licensee upon termination of this Agreement.
	 
	   	Governing Law; Choice of Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflict of laws provisions.
This Agreement is deemed made and entered into in Fremont, California. The parties hereby submit
to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Alameda County,
California.
	 
	   	Export Compliance. Licensee agrees to comply with all import, export and re-export laws,
restrictions and regulations imposed by any country with respect to the Licensed Software.
	 
	   	General.
	 
	   	Independent Contractors. Each of the parties shall at all times during the term of this
Agreement act as, and shall represent itself to be, an independent contractor, and not an agent or
employee of the other.
	 
	   	Amendments. Amendments or revisions to this Agreement must be in writing, signed by both
Therma-Wave’s and Licensee’s duly authorized representatives, traced by revision numbers and
attached to this original Agreement. The master copy of this Agreement and any revisions shall be
maintained by Therma-Wave.
	 
	   	No Waiver. A waiver of any default hereunder or of any of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other default or
of any other term or condition, but shall apply solely to the instance to which such waiver is
directed. The exercise of any right or remedy provided in this Agreement shall be without
prejudice to the right to exercise any other right or remedy provided by law or in equity, except
as expressly limited by this Agreement.
	 
	   	Captions. Captions in this Agreement are for the convenience of the parties only and
shall not affect the interpretation or construction of this Agreement.
	 
	   	Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or
unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of this Agreement, and such
remainder will remain in force and effect.
	 
	   	Notices. Any notice provided for or permitted under this Agreement will be in writing and
will be treated as having been given: (i) when delivered personally; (ii) when sent by confirmed
facsimile or telecopy; (iii) one (1) business day after being sent by nationally recognized
overnight courier with written verification of receipt; or (iv) three (3) business days after
being mailed postage prepaid, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the
party to be notified, at the address first set forth above, or at such other place of which the
other party has been notified.
	 
	   	Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but both of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The
parties agree that facsimile signatures of the parties shall be binding.
	 
	   	Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
relating to this subject matter and supersedes all prior and/or simultaneous representations,
discussions, negotiations and agreements, whether written or oral.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representatives of the parties have executed this
Agreement.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	“Therma-Wave”: Therma-Wave, Inc.	 	 	 	“Licensee”: Hermes-Epitek, Corporation
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	By:

	 	 	 	/s/ Boris Lipkin	 	 	 	By:	 	 	 	/s/ Chin-yung Shu	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Name:	 	Boris Lipkin	 	 	 	Name:	 	 	 	Chin-yung Shu	 	 	 	 
	

	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Title:	 	President & CEO	 	 	 	Title:	 	 	 	President & COO	 	 	 	 
	

	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Date:	 	April 19, 2005	 	 	 	Date:	 	 	 	April 19, 2005	 	 	 	 
	

	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 

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Attachment 3

Territory

The Territory shall consist of: China, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore.

For the avoidance of doubt, the following are specifically excluded: Korea and Japan.

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Attachment 4

Representative First Line Support for Products

Customer site Audits

Shipment coordination (Representative’s orders for Demonstration and Training purposes)

Installation Services at Customer sites

Products start-up at Customer sites

Qualification testing, sign-off, and Customer acceptance certifications

Warranty Support Services

Post Warranty Support Services

Depot part supply with minimum safety stock (amount to be mutually agreed upon between
Representative and Supplier)

Logistical support for depot supply

The above services shall be performed by Representative in accordance with all applicable sales,
service and support contracts with the Customer and in accordance with TWI’s standard practices.

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Attachment 5

Non-Disclosure Agreement

• 1250 Reliance Way • Fremont California 94539 • Phone (510) 490-3663 • Fax (510) 656-3852

Mutual Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreement

This Agreement is entered
into as of April 19, 2005 (Effective Date) by and between
THERMA-WAVE (the “Company”) and Hermes-Epitek, Corporation (the “Representative”).

     1 Purpose

The above named Representative has access, either directly or indirectly to material that the
Company considers confidential and/or proprietary to its continued operation and future success.
This Agreement defines the terms and conditions the Representative agrees to be bound by prior to
receiving this information.

     2 Definitions

	 	A)  	“Confidential Information” means any information, technical data, or know-how
including, but not limited to information regarding the Company’s research, products,
software, services, development, inventions, processes, results, designs, drawings,
engineering, marketing, finances customers, Representatives, suppliers or personnel.
This information may be disclosed by the Company to the Representative either directly
or indirectly in writing (including drawings and specifications), orally,
electronically, or inspections of the Company’s products and facilities. Any
information that can be proved to be in the Representative’s possession or in the
public domain prior to disclosure by the Company is not included in this Agreement.
	 
	 	B)  	“Materials” means any item that can be used to convey or communicate
Confidential Information, including, but not limited to documents, data, programs,
drawings, sketches, designs, notes, software, firmware, samples, work or assembly
instructions, tooling, models and electronic files.

     3 Non-Use of Confidential Information

	 	A)  	Representative will not use Confidential Information or allow it to be used by
anyone under any circumstances to modify, design, manufacture or market any product.
	 
	 	B)  	Representative agrees to neither use nor circulate Confidential Information
within its organization except as required for product or business development relating
to a specific request made by the Company.

     4 Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information

	 	A)  	Representative will not allow Confidential Information to be published, copied or
disclosed in any manner to any third party without prior written authorization from the
Company. Such written authorization must include the specific Information to be
disclosed, to whom it is to be disclosed and the purpose for which the Information is
to be used. The Company reserves the right to execute a Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality
Agreement with the third party prior to disclosure.

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	 	B)  	Representative will not disclose any Confidential Information to any of its
employees who do not have a valid need to know the Information. Any employee who
receives Confidential Information under this Agreement must be contractually bound by
the Representative to keep such Information Confidential.
	 
	 	C)  	Representative will notify the Company immediately in writing of any suspected
or actual misappropriation or misuse by any person or entity of any Confidential
Information.

     5 Termination

Representative’s obligations under this Agreement will terminate on a date 5 years after the
latter of (i) disclosure of Confidential Information by the Company to the Representative, or (ii)
the completion of any business arrangement, contract or agreement that involves the Confidential
Information. One (1) year after the Effective Date of this NDA Agreement, Representative may
procure competitive products for its business purposes. Such procurement will not be deemed a
violation of this Agreement. Should any Confidential Information enter the public domain through
no fault of Representative during the term of this Agreement, Representative will not be liable for
any disclosure or use of such portion that occurs subsequent to the time such portion entered the
public domain. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no license to use or disclose any trade secret, and
no license to use any patent, copyright or trademark, is granted to Representative herein.

     6 Return of Materials

All Materials furnished to the Representative will remain the property of the Company. All
such Materials and any copies made by the Representative must be returned to the Company promptly
upon request. All Materials must be returned promptly in the event of the termination of the
relationship between the Company and Representative. Prior written consent is necessary prior to
the Representative either removing Materials from the Company’s premises, or reproducing any
Material.

     7 Term

This Agreement will govern disclosures made by the Company to Representative during the period
of 5 years after the date of this Agreement. Representative’s obligations under Paragraphs 3 and 4
will continue until terminated as outlined in Paragraph 5. If a contract between the
Representative and the Company is in effect at the time this Agreement becomes effective, or a
contract is entered any time this Agreement is in force, this Agreement shall be considered an
addition to all such contracts. This Agreement takes precedence over any conflicting preprinted or
standard form or condition set forth in the parties’ purchase orders, invoices, order
acknowledgements and other business forms but will not take precedence over those actually
negotiated and mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto.

     8 Remedies

Representative understands that, in the event Representative fails to comply with the terms of
this Agreement, the Company may suffer irreparable harm, which may not be adequately compensated by
monetary damages. Accordingly, Representative agrees that in the event of Representatives breach,
or threatened breach of this Agreement, the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive or other
preliminary or equitable relief, in addition to such other remedies as may be available to the
Company at law, in equity or otherwise without having to prove actual damage In the event of any
action at law or in equity to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the unsuccessful party
shall pay to the other all costs and expenses incurred by the prevailing party in connection with
such action, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses.

     9 Publicity

Representative will not advertise or otherwise publish any account of contracts, orders,
future business potential or any other aspect of the business relationship between the parties
without prior written permission of the Company.

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     10 General

	 	A)  	This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements relating thereto, written or
oral, between the parties. This Agreement may be modified only by writings duly signed
by authorized representatives of both parties.
	 
	 	B)  	This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California.
	 
	 	C)  	Failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a
waiver of any term hereof.
	 
	 	D)  	By signing this Agreement, Seller’s representative states that he/she has been
duly authorized by Seller to bind Seller to this Agreement.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Understood and Agreed:
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	THERMA-WAVE, INC.

	 	 	 	HERMES-EPITEK CORPORATION
	 	 
	 
	Boris Lipkin	 	 	 	Chin-yung Shu
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Name (Print):

	 	 	 	Name (Print):	 	 
	 
	/s/ Boris Lipkin
	 	 	 	/s/ Chin-yung Shu	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Signature

	 	 	 	Signature	 	 

	 
	April 19,
2005
	 	 	 	April 19,
2005	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Date

	 	 	 	Date	 	 

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Attachment 6

Final Acceptance Certificate

See Attached

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	Customer/Fab/Module:

	 	 	 	Shipment Date:
	 	 	 	 
	

	 	 

	 	 	 	 
	 	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	P. O. Number:

	 	 	 	Serial Number:	 	 	 	System Model:	 	 	 	 
	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 

Installation Completion:

This is to certify that the equipment meets installation completion criteria as per purchase
specification.

	 	 	 
	Installation Completion Date:
	 	 
	

	 	 
	

	 	(Month/Day/Year)

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Customer:
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	

	 	Printed Name
	 	Authorized Signature
	 	Date Signed
	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Therma-Wave

Representative
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	

	 	Printed Name
	 	Authorized Signature
	 	Date Signed
	 	 

Warranty Start:

This is to certify that the equipment meets warranty start criteria as per purchase
specification.

	 	 	 
	Warranty Start Date:
	 	 
	

	 	 
	

	 	(Month/Day/Year)

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Customer:
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	

	 	Printed Name
	 	Authorized Signature
	 	Date Signed
	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Therma-Wave

Representative
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	

	 	Printed Name
	 	Authorized Signature
	 	Date Signed
	 	 

Customer Final Acceptance:

This is to certify that the equipment meets the final acceptance criteria as per purchase
specification. Final acceptance payments are defined in the purchase agreement.

	 	 	 
	Final Acceptance Date:
	 	 
	

	 	 
	

	 	(Month/Day/Year)

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Customer:
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	

	 	Printed Name
	 	Authorized Signature
	 	Date Signed
	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Therma-Wave

Representative
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	

	 	Printed Name
	 	Authorized Signature
	 	Date Signed
	 	 

For Therma-Wave Use Only: 

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Sales Order Number:
	 	 	 	Site Code:	 	 	 	Receipt Date:	 	 
	

	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 

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Exhibit 10.12

THERMA-WAVE, INC.

FORM OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

     THIS AGREEMENT is entered into, effective as of by and between Therma-Wave, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and (“Indemnitee”).

     WHEREAS, it is essential to the Company to retain and attract as directors and officers the
most capable persons available;

     WHEREAS, Indemnitee is a director and/or officer of the Company;

     WHEREAS, both the Company and Indemnitee recognize the increased risk of litigation and other
claims currently being asserted against directors and officers of corporations;

     WHEREAS, the Certificate of Incorporation permits and Bylaws of the Company require or permit,
as the case may be, the Company to indemnify and advance expenses to its directors and officers to
the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law, and the Indemnitee has been serving and continues
to serve as a director and/or officer of the Company in part in reliance on the Company’s
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws; and

     WHEREAS, in recognition of Indemnitee’s need for (i) substantial protection against personal
liability based on Indemnitee’s reliance on the aforesaid Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws,
(ii) specific contractual assurance that the protection promised by the Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws will be available to Indemnitee (regardless of, among other things, any
amendment to or revocation of the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws or any change in the
composition of the Company’s Board of Directors or acquisition transaction relating to the
Company), and (iii) an inducement to provide effective services to the Company as a director and/or
officer, the Company wishes to provide in this Agreement for the indemnification of and the
advancing of expenses to Indemnitee to the fullest extent (whether partial or complete) permitted
under Delaware law and as set forth in this Agreement, and, to the extent insurance is maintained,
to provide for the continued coverage of Indemnitee under the Company’s directors’ and officers’
liability insurance policies.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and of Indemnitee continuing to serve
the Company directly or, at its request, with another enterprise, and intending to be legally bound
hereby, the parties agree as follows:

     1. Certain Definitions:

          (a) Board: the Board of Directors of the Company.

          (b) Affiliate: any corporation or other person or entity that directly, or indirectly
through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with,
the person specified.

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          (c) Change in Control: shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any “person” (as such
term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Exchange Act”)), other than a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee
benefit plan of the Company or a corporation owned directly or indirectly by the stockholders of
the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company, is or
becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or
indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 30% or more of the total voting power
represented by the Company’s then outstanding Voting Securities, or (ii) during any period of two
consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board and any new
director whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was
approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors then still in office who either
were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was
previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board, or (iii) the
stockholders of the Company approve a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity,
other than a merger or consolidation that would result in the Voting Securities of the Company
outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or
by being converted into Voting Securities of the surviving entity) at least 80% of the total voting
power represented by the Voting Securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding
immediately after such merger or consolidation, or (iv) the stockholders of the Company approve a
plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the
Company (in one transaction or a series of transactions) of all or substantially all of the
Company’s assets.

          (d) Expenses: any expense, liability, or loss, including attorneys’ fees, judgments,
fines, ERISA excise taxes and penalties, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement, any interest,
assessments, or other charges imposed thereon, any federal, state, local, or foreign taxes imposed
as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Agreement, and all other
costs and obligations, paid or incurred in connection with investigating, defending, being a
witness in, participating in (including on appeal), or preparing for any of the foregoing in, any
Proceeding relating to any Indemnifiable Event.

          (e) Indemnifiable Event: any event or occurrence that takes place either prior to or
after the execution of this Agreement, related to the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director or
officer of the Company, or while a director or officer is or was serving at the request of the
Company as a director, officer, employee, trustee, agent, or fiduciary of another foreign or
domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust, or other
enterprise, or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of a foreign or domestic corporation
that was a predecessor corporation of the Company or of another enterprise at the request of such
predecessor corporation, or related to anything done or not done by Indemnitee in any such
capacity, whether or not the basis of the Proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a
director, officer, employee, or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a director,
officer, employee, or agent of the Company, as described above.

          (f) Independent Counsel: the person or body appointed in connection with Section 3.

          (g) Proceeding: any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or

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proceeding or any alternative dispute resolution mechanism (including an action by or in the
right of the Company), or any inquiry, hearing, or investigation, whether conducted by the Company
or any other party, that Indemnitee in good faith believes might lead to the institution of any
such action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, or other.

          (h) Reviewing Party: the person or body appointed in accordance with Section 3.

          (i) Voting Securities: any securities of the Company that vote generally in the
election of directors.

     2. Agreement to Indemnify.

          (a) General Agreement. In the event Indemnitee was, is, or becomes a party to or
witness or other participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other
participant in, a Proceeding by reason of (or arising in part out of) an Indemnifiable Event, the
Company shall indemnify Indemnitee from and against any and all Expenses to the fullest extent
permitted by law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended or interpreted (but in the case of
any such amendment or interpretation, only to the extent that such amendment or interpretation
permits the Company to provide broader indemnification rights than were permitted prior thereto).
The parties hereto intend that this Agreement shall provide for indemnification in excess of that
expressly permitted by statute, including, without limitation, any indemnification provided by the
Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, its Bylaws, vote of its stockholders or disinterested
directors, or applicable law.

          (b) Initiation of Proceeding. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the
contrary, Indemnitee shall not be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement in
connection with any Proceeding initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or any director or
officer of the Company unless (i) the Company has joined in or the Board has consented to the
initiation of such Proceeding; (ii) the Proceeding is one to enforce indemnification rights under
Section 5; or (iii) the Proceeding is instituted after a Change in Control (other than a Change in
Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior
to such Change in Control) and Independent Counsel has approved its initiation.

          (c) Expense Advances. If so requested by Indemnitee, the Company shall advance
(within ten business days of such request) any and all Expenses incurred by Indemnitee (an “Expense
Advance”). The Indemnitee shall qualify for such Expense Advances upon the execution and delivery
to the Company of this Agreement which shall constitute an undertaking providing that the
Indemnitee undertakes to repay such Expense Advances if and to the extent that it is ultimately
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that
Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. Until it is so finally determined by
the court that Indemnitee is not entitled indemnification, Indemnitee shall not be required to
repay such Expense Advances to the Company and Indemnitee shall continue to receive Expense
Advances pursuant to this section 2(c). Indemnitee’s obligation to reimburse the Company

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for Expense Advances shall be unsecured and no interest shall be charged thereon. To the
extent permissible under third party policies, the Company agrees that invoices for Expense
Advances shall be billed in the name of and be payable directly by the Company.

          (d) Mandatory Indemnification. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement,
to the extent that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any
Proceeding relating in whole or in part to an Indemnifiable Event or in defense of any issue or
matter therein, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses incurred in connection
therewith.

          (e) Partial Indemnification. If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this
Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of Expenses, but not, however,
for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion
thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled. Attorneys’ fees and expenses shall not be prorated but
shall be deemed to apply to the portion of indemnification to which Indemnitee is entitled.

          (f) Prohibited Indemnification. No indemnification pursuant to this Agreement shall be
paid by the Company on account of any Proceeding in which judgment is rendered against Indemnitee
for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of securities of the
Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, or similar provisions of
any federal, state, or local laws; provided, however, that notwithstanding any limitation set forth
in this Section 2(f) regarding the Company’s obligation to provide indemnification, Indemnitee
shall be entitled under Section 2(c) to receive Expense Advances hereunder with respect to any such
Proceeding unless and until a court having jurisdiction over the Proceeding shall have made a final
judicial determination (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed)
that Indemnitee has violated said statute.

     3. Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any
appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or
body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which
Indemnitee is seeking indemnification. With respect to all matters arising after a Change in
Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who
were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to
indemnity payments under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the
Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to
indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Reviewing Party, if desired by Indemnitee, shall be
Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the
Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last three years. The
Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of
professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the
Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such
counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to
whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be

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permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable
fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses
(including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss, and damages arising out of or relating to
this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

     4. Indemnification Process and Appeal.

          (a) Indemnification Payment. Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification of
Expenses, and shall receive payment thereof, from the Company in accordance with this Agreement as
soon as practicable after Indemnitee has made written demand on the Company for indemnification,
unless the Reviewing Party has given a written opinion to the Company that Indemnitee is not
entitled to indemnification under Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

          (b) Suit to Enforce Rights. Regardless of any action by the Reviewing Party, if
Indemnitee has not received full indemnification within thirty days after making a demand in
accordance with Section 4(a), Indemnitee shall have the right to enforce its indemnification rights
under this Agreement by commencing litigation in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware
seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any determination by the Reviewing
Party or any aspect thereof. The Company hereby consents to service of process and to appear in any
such proceeding. Any determination by the Reviewing Party not challenged by the Indemnitee shall be
binding on the Company and Indemnitee. The remedy provided for in this Section 4 shall be in
addition to any other remedies available to Indemnitee at law or in equity.

          (c) Defense to Indemnification, Burden of Proof, and Presumptions. It shall be a
defense to any action brought by Indemnitee against the Company to enforce this Agreement (other
than an action brought to enforce a claim for Expenses incurred in defending a Proceeding in
advance of its final disposition) that it is not permissible under applicable law for the Company
to indemnify Indemnitee for the amount claimed. In connection with any such action or any
determination by the Reviewing Party as to whether Indemnitee is entitled to be indemnified
hereunder, the burden of proving such a defense or determination shall be on the Company to
establish by clear and convincing evidence that Indemnitee is not so entitled to indemnification.
It is the parties’ intention that if Indemnitee commences legal proceedings to secure a judicial
determination that Indemnitee should be indemnified under this Agreement or applicable law, the
question of Indemnitee’s right to indemnification shall be for the court to decide, and neither the
failure of the Reviewing Party or the Company (including its Board, independent legal counsel, or
its stockholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action by
Indemnitee that indemnification of the claimant is proper under the circumstances because
Indemnitee has met the standard of conduct set forth in applicable law, nor an actual determination
by the Reviewing Party or Company (including its Board, independent legal counsel, or its
stockholders) that the Indemnitee had not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a
defense to the action or create a presumption that the Indemnitee has not met the applicable
standard of conduct. For purposes of this Agreement, the termination of any claim, action, suit, or
proceeding, by judgment, order, settlement (whether with or without court approval), conviction, or
upon a plea of nolo contendere, or its equivalent, shall not create a presumption that Indemnitee
did not meet any particular standard of conduct or have any particular belief or that a court has

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determined that indemnification is not permitted by applicable law.

     5. Indemnification for Expenses Incurred in Enforcing Rights. The Company shall
indemnify Indemnitee against any and all Expenses that are incurred by Indemnitee in connection
with any action brought by Indemnitee for

          (a) indemnification or advance payment of Expenses by the Company under this Agreement or any
other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now
or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, and/or

          (b) recovery under directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the
Company, but only in the event that Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such
indemnification or insurance recovery, as the case may be.

          (c) In addition, the Company shall, if so requested by Indemnitee, advance the foregoing
Expenses to Indemnitee, subject to and in accordance with Section 2(c).

     6. Notification and Defense of Proceeding.

          (a) Notice. Promptly after receipt by Indemnitee of notice of the commencement of any
Proceeding, Indemnitee shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the Company under
this Agreement, notify the Company of the commencement thereof; but the omission so to notify the
Company will not relieve the Company from any liability that it may have to Indemnitee, except as
provided in Section 6(c).

          (b) Defense. With respect to any Proceeding as to which Indemnitee notifies the
Company of the commencement thereof, the Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding
at its own expense and except as otherwise provided below, to the extent the Company so wishes, it
may assume the defense thereof with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee. After notice
from the Company to Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of any Proceeding, the Company
shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise for any Expenses subsequently
incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the defense of such Proceeding other than reasonable
costs of investigation, transition costs associated with the Company’s assumption of the defense,
or as otherwise provided below. Indemnitee shall have the right to employ legal counsel in such
Proceeding, but all Expenses related thereto incurred after notice from the Company of its
assumption of the defense shall be at Indemnitee’s expense unless: (i) the employment of legal
counsel by Indemnitee has been authorized by the Company, (ii) Indemnitee has reasonably determined
that there may be a conflict of interest between Indemnitee and the Company in the defense of the
Proceeding, (iii) after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority
of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the
employment of counsel by Indemnitee has been approved by the Independent Counsel, or (iv) the
Company shall not in fact have employed counsel to assume the defense of such Proceeding, in each
of which cases all Expenses of the Proceeding shall be borne by the Company. The Company shall not
be entitled to assume the defense of any Proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Company or as to
which Indemnitee shall have made the determination provided for in (ii), (iii)

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and (iv) above.

          (c) Settlement of Claims. The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee
under this Agreement or otherwise for any amounts paid in settlement of any Proceeding effected
without the Company’s written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld; provided,
however, that if a Change in Control has occurred (other than a Change in Control approved by a
majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in
Control), the Company shall be liable for indemnification of Indemnitee for amounts paid in
settlement if the Independent Counsel has approved the settlement. The Company shall not settle any
Proceeding in any manner that would impose any penalty or limitation on Indemnitee without
Indemnitee’s written consent. The Company shall not be liable to indemnify the Indemnitee under
this Agreement with regard to any judicial award if the Company was not given a reasonable and
timely opportunity, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such action; the Company’s
liability hereunder shall not be excused if participation in the Proceeding by the Company was
barred by this Agreement.

     7. Establishment of Trust. In the event of a Change in Control (other than a Change in
Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior
to such Change in Control) the Company shall, upon written request by Indemnitee, create a Trust
for the benefit of the Indemnitee and from time to time upon written request of Indemnitee shall
fund the Trust in an amount sufficient to satisfy any and all Expenses reasonably anticipated at
the time of each such request to be incurred in connection with investigating, preparing for,
participating in, and/or defending any Proceeding relating to an Indemnifiable Event. The amount or
amounts to be deposited in the Trust pursuant to the foregoing funding obligation shall be
determined by the Independent Counsel. The terms of the Trust shall provide that (i) the Trust
shall not be revoked or the principal thereof invaded without the written consent of the
Indemnitee, (ii) the Trustee shall advance, within ten business days of a request by the
Indemnitee, any and all Expenses to the Indemnitee (and the Indemnitee hereby agrees to reimburse
the Trust under the same circumstances for which the Indemnitee would be required to reimburse the
Company under Section 2(c) of this Agreement), (iii) the Trust shall continue to be funded by the
Company in accordance with the funding obligation set forth above, (iv) the Trustee shall promptly
pay to the Indemnitee all amounts for which the Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification
pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise, and (v) all unexpended funds in the Trust shall revert to
the Company upon a final determination by the Independent Counsel or a court of competent
jurisdiction, as the case may be, that the Indemnitee has been fully indemnified under the terms of
this Agreement. The Trustee shall be chosen by the Indemnitee. Nothing in this Section 7 shall
relieve the Company of any of its obligations under this Agreement. All income earned on the assets
held in the Trust shall be reported as income by the Company for federal, state, local, and foreign
tax purposes. The Company shall pay all costs of establishing and maintaining the Trust and shall
indemnify the Trustee against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims,
liabilities, loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the establishment
and maintenance of the Trust.

     8. Non-Exclusivity. The rights of Indemnitee hereunder shall be in addition to any
other rights Indemnitee may have under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws,
applicable law, or otherwise; provided, however, that this Agreement shall supersede any prior
indemnification agreement between the Company and the Indemnitee. To the extent that a

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change in applicable law (whether by statute or judicial decision) permits greater
indemnification than would be afforded currently under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation,
Bylaws, applicable law, or this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties that Indemnitee enjoy by
this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change without any further action by the
Parties.

     9. Liability Insurance. To the extent the Company maintains an insurance policy or
policies providing general and/or directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, Indemnitee shall be
covered by such policy or policies, in accordance with its or their terms, to the maximum extent of
the coverage available for any Company director or officer.

     10. Period of Limitations. No legal action shall be brought and no cause of action
shall be asserted by or on behalf of the Company or any Affiliate of the Company against
Indemnitee, Indemnitee’s spouse, heirs, executors, or personal or legal representatives after the
expiration of two years from the date of accrual of such cause of action, or such longer period as
may be required by state law under the circumstances. Any claim or cause of action of the Company
or its Affiliate shall be extinguished and deemed released unless asserted by the timely filing and
notice of a legal action within such period; provided, however, that if any shorter period of
limitations is otherwise applicable to any such cause of action, the shorter period shall govern.

     11. Amendment of this Agreement. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this
Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of
any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in the form of a writing signed by
the party against whom enforcement of the waiver is sought, and no such waiver shall operate as a
waiver of any other provisions hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a
continuing waiver. Except as specifically provided herein, no failure to exercise or any delay in
exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall constitute a waiver thereof.

     12. Subrogation. In the event of payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be
subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall
execute all papers required and shall do everything that may be necessary to secure such rights,
including the execution of such documents necessary to enable the Company effectively to bring suit
to enforce such rights.

     13. No Duplication of Payments. The Company shall not be liable under this Agreement
to make any payment in connection with any claim made against Indemnitee to the extent Indemnitee
has otherwise received payment (under any insurance policy, Bylaw, or otherwise) of the amounts
otherwise indemnifiable hereunder.

     14. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors (including any direct or
indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise to all or substantially all of
the business and/or assets of the Company), assigns, spouses, heirs, and personal and legal
representatives. The Company shall require and cause any successor (whether direct or indirect by
purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all, substantially all, or a substantial part, of
the business and/or assets of the Company, by

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written agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Indemnitee, expressly to assume and
agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be
required to perform if no such succession had taken place. The indemnification provided under this
Agreement shall continue as to Indemnitee for any action taken or not taken while serving in an
indemnified capacity pertaining to an Indemnifiable Event even though he may have ceased to serve
in such capacity at the time of any Proceeding.

     15. Severability. If any provision (or portion thereof) of this Agreement shall be
held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or otherwise unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. Furthermore,
to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation,
each portion of this Agreement containing any provision held to be invalid, void, or otherwise
unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, void, or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give
effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, void, or unenforceable.

     16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts made and to be performed
in such State without giving effect to its principles of conflicts of laws.

     17. Notices. All notices, demands, and other communications required or permitted
hereunder shall be made in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by
hand, against receipt, or mailed, postage prepaid, certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, and addressed to the Company at:

Therma-Wave, Inc.

1250 Reliance Way

Fremont, CA 94539

Attention: Chief Executive Officer

and to Indemnitee at:

[insert address of Indemnitee]

Notice of change of address shall be effective only when given in accordance with this Section. All
notices complying with this Section shall be deemed to have been received on the date of hand
delivery or on the third business day after mailing.

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     18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of
the day specified above.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	THERMA-WAVE, INC.,

	 	 	a Delaware corporation
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	Boris Lipkin,

President and Chief Executive Officer
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	INDEMNITEE
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	[Name of Indemnitee]

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