AMKOR ASSEMBLES AND TESTS SEMICONDUCTORS FOR THINE ELECTRONICS.Amkor Technology, Inc. has begun providing assembly and test services to THine Electronics, Inc., a rapidly growing fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. based in Tokyo. Initially, Amkor will assemble and test THine's new RF chip for cell phone applications using Amkor's MicroLeadFrame package, which has been designed to meet Japan's QFN QFN Quad Flat No-Lead QFN Queen Fan Newsletter (rock band) QFN Quad Flat No Leads specifications. Amkor will perform the assembly and test at its J1 factory in Iwate, Japan, with volume production starting in the second quarter of 2004. "Our partnership with Amkor gives us both domestic and regional assembly and test with enough production capacity of more than one million pieces per month, which is crucial to our corporate expansion goals," said Dr. Tetsuya Iizuka, 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. of THine Electronics. "Because the first product that Amkor is packaging for us is our introduction into the cell phone RF market, we want to keep assembly and test in a domestic location to ensure that we meet our customer's goals. However longer term, we believe Amkor has the operational capabilities to provide THine with world class assembly and test support from several locations as we expand our presence in Asia. " "Our emerging business relationship with THine is another element contributing to Amkor's position as the leading provider of contract semiconductor assembly and test in Japan," said Jim Fusaro, senior vice president and general manager of Amkor Japan. "We look forward to supporting THine in their efforts to capitalize on growing market opportunities in Japan and throughout Asia." About THine Electronics THine Electronics Inc. (JASDAQ Jasdaq See: Japanese Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System : code6768) is a fabless IC manufacturer providing mixed signal LSI and analog technologies, such as LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) A transmission method for sending digital information. LVDS sends data over data high and data low lines rather than data and ground. , other high-speed data signaling, timing controller, ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. , RF and power management. These target growing niche markets, including flat panel TVs, LCD monitors, projectors, projection televisions, mobile phones, and automotive markets. THine is headquartered in Tokyo, has design centers in Kyoto and Kyushu, Japan, and a subsidiary Taipei. THine Electronics can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.thine.co.jp. About Amkor Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AMKR AMKR Amkor Technology ) is a provider of contract semiconductor assembly and test services. The company offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a complete set of microelectronic design and manufacturing services. Amkor can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.amkor.com. For more information, call 480/821-2408, ext. 5130. |
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