Credence Introduces First Desktop Applications Development Tester for Flash Memory; Small Form Factor Makes Personal KALOS Ideal for Desktop Test Development.WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 20, 1998--Credence Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: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. ), an international leader in the manufacture of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry, introduced Personal KALOS(TM) the first fully-functional tester designed to allow engineers to develop test programs from their desktops. Potentially revolutionizing the way 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. tests are developed, Personal KALOS is a desktop version of the high throughput KALOS tester designed for volume production and will be publicly demonstrated for the first time at the 1998 International Test Conference (ITC ITC (Brit) n abbr (= Independent Television Commission) → Fernseh-Aufsichtsgremium ITC n abbr (BRIT) (= Independent Television Commission) → , Booth no. 401) here in Washington, D.C. Test engineers now routinely spend 100 hours or more developing flash memory test programs. Because developing a test involves the actual testing of the device, traditionally much of that time is spent on the test floor, tying up a valuable production tester and creating inefficiency for valuable engineers. The extremely small form factor of the Personal KALOS, which is slightly larger than a standard personal computer, allows engineers to develop a test program and perform production test from their desktops. The completed test program can be automatically transferred to the production KALOS to initiate volume testing Volume Testing belongs to the group of non-functional tests, which are often misunderstood and/or used interchangeably. Volume testing refers to testing a software application for a certain data volume. without interrupting the manufacturing flow. "The Personal KALOS closes the gap in product offerings by providing a true development tester that is on the same platform as the testers in final test and wafer sort," said Bill Bottoms, Credence*s 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. . "The product puts a single site version of the same platform as the multi-site testers in the manufacturing area at an engineer's desk. Personal KALOS seamlessly replicates our KALOS tester's environment." The flash memory market is considered the fastest growing segment of the IC memory market. Combining in-system reprogrammability, non-volatility and high density, flash memory is principally used for data storage for applications such as mobile computers and digital cameras. Credence is expecting a strong demand among flash memory producers for the personal KALOS, principally because it will allow companies to more quickly and efficiently develop test programs. Availability and Pricing The product, which should be commercially available during the first quarter of 1999, is expected to be priced in the $100,000-$150,000 range, depending on configuration. About Credence Credence Systems Credence Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CMOS), is a manufacturer of test and analytical equipment for the global semiconductor industry. Founded in 1978, it is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock market under the symbol CMOS. Corporation is a leader in the manufacture of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the worldwide semiconductor industry. Credence offers a wide range of products with test capabilities for digital, mixed-signal and memory semiconductors. Utilizing its patented CMOS technologies, Credence products are designed to meet the strict time-to-market and cost-of-ownership requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Fremont, California For the unincorporated community in Yolo County, California, see . Fremont (IPA: /ˈfriːmɒnt/) is a city in California that was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: , the company maintains advanced production and design facilities in Beaverton, Oregon Beaverton is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, seven miles west of Portland in the Tualatin River Valley. As of May 2006, its population is estimated to be 84,270,[1] 9.1% more than the 2000 census figure of 76,129. . Credence, an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified manufacturer, is listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CMOS. More information is available at www.credence.com. -0- Note to Editors: Credence, Credence Systems, Personal KALOS and KALOS are trademarks of Credence Systems Corporation. 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