ASAT Holdings Limited Expands Test Services Opens New Test Center in Austin, Texas.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2001 ASAT ASAT abbr. antisatellite Adj. 1. ASAT - of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbit; "antisatellite weapons" antisatellite Holdings Limited (Nasdaq:ASTT ASTT Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (Canada) ASTT Advanced Simulation Technology Thrust (DARPA) ASTT Airborne Surveillance and Tracking Technology ASTT Angle Sum Triangle Theorem ) and ASAT Inc., providers of innovative solutions in integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for (IC) package design, assembly and test, today announced the expansion of its worldwide test services with the opening of a new test center in Austin, Texas. The new test center will offer U.S. customers local access to ASAT's test platforms and configurations. ASAT's new facility covers over 4,000 square feet and will house test services, engineering and sales. "Our new Austin facility will allow our engineers to develop closer working relationships with customers and suppliers," said Jim Healy Jim Healy (born 1923-died July 22, 1994) was a longtime Los Angeles sports commentator (KLAC, 1961-65; KFWB, 1969; KABC, 1969-84; KLAC, 1973-82; KMPC, 1984-94), whose daily solo radio show featured a number of sound effects and audio clips of famous sports personalities, which he , president of ASAT Inc. "ASAT in known industry-wide for both outstanding customer service and for how easy it is to do business with us. The opening of the new test center directly reflects ASAT's dedication to providing the best overall service in the industry." With the new test center, customers can expect quicker time-to-market and reduced manufacturing cycles. The center is located at 3755 Capitol of Texas Hwy, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 512/383-8297. ASAT has received over 18 awards in the last two years for outstanding customer service and is known for providing high-end package designs and personalized service. About ASAT Holdings Ltd. ASAT Holdings Limited is a leader in advanced integrated circuit package designs and has provided outsource assembly and test services for the semiconductor industry for over ten years. The company assembles a broad selection of advanced leaded and ball grid array “BGA” redirects here. For other uses, see BGA (disambiguation). A ball grid array (BGA) is a type of surface-mount packaging used for integrated circuits. (BGA (Ball Grid Array) A popular surface mount chip package that uses a grid of solder balls as its connectors. Available in plastic and ceramic varieties, BGA is noted for its compact size, high lead count and low inductance, which allows lower voltages to be used. ) packages utilizing advanced technology characterized by higher electrical and thermal performance. The company also has multi-chip module A Multi-Chip Module or MCM is a specialized electronic package where multiple integrated circuits (ICs), semiconductor dies or other modules are packaged in such a way as to facilitate their use as a single IC. and flip-chip assembly lines, and offers testing for complex broadband mixed-signal and system-on-a-chip devices used in communications. ASAT is the first packaging company to develop Moisture Sensitive Level One (MSL-1) capability on all leaded products. ASAT has facilities and offices in Asia, Europe, and across the U.S., with major manufacturing facilities in Asia and Europe. ASAT Inc., exclusive distributor of ASAT Ltd.'s services in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , is located at 46335 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538, phone 510/249-1222, fax 510/249-9105. Web site: www.asat.com. This news release contains a number of forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include competitive pressures; economic conditions generally, developments in the semiconductor industry and end markets of the Company's customers. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company's results is included in the Company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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