Amkor Extends Business Alliance with Agilent Technologies; Amkor to Provide Turnkey Back-end Solution for Agilent's Networking and Computing ASICs.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2002 Building on the business alliance established at the beginning of this year, Amkor Technology Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR) is a high-tech semiconductor product manufacturer that includes Intel and IBM among its primary customers. Previously headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, Amkor recently announced that it will move to Chandler, , Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR AMKR Amkor Technology ) today announced a technology development alliance and manufacturing services agreement with Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Inc. Under this agreement, Amkor will become Agilent's virtual backend operations and supply chain resource, supplying services that include semiconductor package design, wafer (1) A small, thin continuous-loop magnetic tape cartridge that has been used from time to time for data storage and specialized applications. (2) The base unit of chip making. It is a slice taken from a salami-like silicon crystal ingot up to 12" (300mm) in diameter. bump process qualification, and wafer bump and IC package assembly for high-performance application specific integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. (ASICs). "This newest phase in our relationship with Agilent positions Amkor as an IC packaging technology development partner and comprehensive back-end operations resource," said Gary Waterhouse, Amkor senior vice president of business development. "Amkor will play a key role in this new supply chain model that results in an assured source of high quality supply for our networking and computing computing - computer customers," said James Stewart, vice president and general manager of Agilent's ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. Products Division. With over two decades of ASIC design and manufacturing experience, Agilent offers state-of-the-art hierarchical design methodology and design-for-test capability. The company has an outstanding track record of first-pass success in the design and manufacture of these chips. These strengths, combined with an extensive IP portfolio, facilitate rapid integration of quality, high-performance ASICs for applications including communications, imaging and computing. About Amkor Amkor Technology, Inc. is the world's largest provider of contract microelectronics assembly and test services. The company offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a complete set of microelectronic design and manufacturing services. More information on Amkor is available from the company's SEC filings and on Amkor's web site: www.amkor.com. |
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