AMI Semiconductor and MagnaChip Semiconductor Develop Specialized 0.18-Micron Process Technology; Relationship to Extend Support for Next Generation Medical Technologies.POCATELLO, Idaho Pocatello (IPA: [po kə tɛ lo]) is the county seat and largest city of Bannock CountyGR6 & SEOUL, Korea -- AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor is a company engaged the design and manufacture of customer specific integrated circuit solutions, including solutions for the automotive, medical and industrial markets. Among its products are products that integrate processing of analog and digital signals. (Nasdaq:AMIS A·mis , Kingsley 1922-1995. British writer best known for his novels, including Lucky Jim (1954) and Jake's Thing (1978). ), a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products and mixed-signal foundry services, and MagnaChip Semiconductor, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of mixed-signal and digital multimedia semiconductors, today announced a development and foundry relationship. The relationship combines each company's key competencies creating new technology platforms that enable next generation medical devices. Additionally, this development effort will expand opportunities for both companies into other markets. These technology platforms include a specialized, proprietary 0.18-micron process targeted at medical applications requiring ultra-low power and robust non-volatile memory Refers to memory chips that hold their content without power being applied. It may refer to chips that are not changeable, such as ROMs and PROMs, or to chips that can be rewritten many times such as flash memory. solutions. The initial process development will take place in MagnaChip's manufacturing facility in Cheongju, Korea, where MagnaChip and AMIS employees will collaborate to qualify and perfect the process to meet the demanding specifications laid out by both companies. Next generation medical devices, such as those used for neurostimulation in pain management, spinal cord injuries Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. and epileptic seizures often require highly technical designs that result in the need for a specialized manufacturing approach. By bridging the abilities of both companies, MagnaChip and AMIS are perfectly-suited to provide complete design-to-manufacture service for a variety of highly technical next generation medical technologies that demand ultra-low power capability to extend device battery life; increased functionality; memory for increased computational demand; and ultra-high reliability. Other key medical market segments, including cardiac rhythm management Cardiac rhythm management is a field of treatment in cardiology. The purpose is managing cardiac rhythm disorders. Usually it involves artificial pacemakers and/or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy as well as antiarrhythmia drugs. and continuous glucose monitoring glucose monitoring Lab medicine The periodic evaluation of any analyte abnormal in Pts with DM, to assess short and long-term control with antiglycemic agents. See Glucose, Glycated hemoglobin. , will also benefit from these new technology platforms. The combination of high gate count with quality mixed-signal technology to be offered by these platforms will bring exciting opportunities in other core markets, including automotive and industrial. The new process will support low power usage and high reliability in harsh conditions making it an optimal fit for these markets. "We are excited to begin this development project with MagnaChip, combining their expertise in deep submicron process technology with our proven, high reliability CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. technology," said Chris King For other persons named Chris King, see Chris King (disambiguation). Christopher Donnell King (born July 24 1969 in Newton Grove, North Carolina) is an American professional basketball player, most notably for the NBA. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for AMI Semiconductor. "We believe that this relationship will benefit the entire AMIS business, providing our business units the ability to design ICs with high gate counts, as well as offering turn-key customers the next-generation, specialized process technology required to produce robust solutions for demanding automotive, medical and industrial applications." "We look forward to working closely with AMIS on these new process technologies, providing each company the opportunity to expand its offerings to further diversify customer bases and market opportunities," said Dr. Youm Huh, president and CEO of MagnaChip Semiconductor. "Working with leading global companies, like AMIS, and developing new market opportunities for our technologies and processes is key to our continued success." AMIS and MagnaChip expect to provide supporting design libraries and IP late in 2005, with pilot production at MagnaChip's Cheongju facility starting in Q2 of 2006. About MagnaChip Semiconductor MagnaChip Semiconductor is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of mixed-signal and digital multimedia semiconductors addressing the convergence of consumer electronics and communications devices. MagnaChip provides wafer foundry services utilizing CMOS high voltage The term high voltage characterizes electrical circuits, in which the voltage used is the cause of particular safety concerns and insulation requirements. High voltage is used in electrical power distribution, in cathode ray tubes, to generate X-rays and particle beams, to , embedded memory, analog and power process technologies for the manufacture of IC's for customer-owned designs. We also focus on CMOS image sensors and flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time drivers, which are complex, high performance, mixed-signal semiconductors that capture images and enable and enhance the features and capabilities of both small and large flat panel displays. MagnaChip has world-class manufacturing capabilities and an extensive portfolio of approximately 12,500 registered and pending patents. As a result, MagnaChip is a valued partner in providing leading technology solutions to its customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.magnachip.com. About AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is a leader in the design and manufacture of silicon solutions for the real world. As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal products and structured digital products, AMIS is committed to providing customers with the optimal value, quickest time-to-market semiconductor solutions. Offering unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and dedication to customer service, AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho, European corporate offices in Oudenaarde, Belgium, and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and the Asia Pacific region. For additional information, please visit www.amis.com. |
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