Credence Wins Multi-System Kalos Order from STMicroelectronics for Flash Memory Test.Business Editors/High Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2000 Kalos is a complete solution for current- and next-generation wafer sort and final test on a single system, providing test consistency and control that significantly reduce the cost of test 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 (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. ), a leading manufacturer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced a multi-system order for Kalos(TM) flash memory test systems from STMicroelectronics (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscope) A microscope that can image down to the atomic level. An STM uses a piezoelectric tube with a tiny sharp tip at the end that is moved within nanometers of the object being sampled. ), headquartered in St. Genis, France. The systems will be shipped to STM's Agrate, Italy, and Catania, Sicily, facilities during calendar year 2000 and used for production test on current- and next-generation flash devices. STM is purchasing the Kalos systems to obtain the testers' lower-cost benefits and advanced test capabilities and to establish a development partnership with Credence. Kalos is the industry's only ATE system to enable both wafer sort and final test on the same equipment set and, at the same time, meet the industry's cost-of-test goals. Using a single platform provides test consistency and control not achievable using traditional multi-vendor approaches. Coupled with the low power consumption of Credence's patented CMOS technology, the overall cost/performance equation of Kalos significantly reduces the cost of test. It also ensures customers a better quality test at wafer sort, thus providing higher yield at final test by not packaging bad or marginal devices. &uot;The continuous innovation and increase in performance of STM next-generation flash products induce the need for higher-capability ATE at a contained cost. We are constantly looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. technically advanced partners offering a product line matching our roadmap. Kalos xp addresses all of our next-generation requirements. Specifically, it provides 96 pins on each test site and up to 70 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. for testing our high pin count devices at speed,&uot; according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Mario Licciardello, vice president of the Memory Group and general manager of the Flash Division at STM. &uot;Following an intensive evaluation, we determined that the Kalos product line offers the best overall combination of test capability and value -- qualities essential for success in the fiercely competitive flash memory market.&uot; In this multi-system order, STM is purchasing several products from the Kalos line -- Kalos/ Kalos xp(TM) (eXtended pins) and Personal Kalos(TM)/Personal Kalos xp(TM) systems. The Kalos line includes a proprietary Tester-On-A-Card(TM) architecture, which enables independent testing on each card. Personal Kalos is a desktop version that allows off-line test development. &uot;Personal Kalos is a critical tool for reducing the time to market for new products, which is essential to retaining leadership in the flash memory market. It offers a benchtop engineering solution that allows engineers to develop and revise tests at their desks -- without consuming valuable production system time,&uot; commented Licciardello. &uot;This significant STM order indicates strong early market acceptance of our new Kalos line, which is superbly timed with the rapid growth expected in the flash memory market. According to a recent Semico Research report, the growth rate for flash memory should exceed 50 percent during the 2000 calendar year,&uot; stated Dr. Graham Siddall, 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 Credence. &uot;The STM order further increases our customer base among the world's top 10 integrated device manufacturers and validates our leadership for next-generation test solutions.&uot; About STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics (formerly SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics) is a global independent semiconductor company. Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. , on the ParisBourse and on the Milan Stock Exchange Milan Stock Exchange The largest regional stock exchange in Italy, facilitating more than 90% of the country's trading volume. . The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of semiconductor 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. (ICs) and discrete devices used in a wide variety of microelectronics applications, including telecommunications systems, computer systems, consumer products, automotive products and industrial automation and control systems. Further information on STMicroelectronics can be found at www.st.com. About Credence Credence Systems Corporation is a leader in the manufacture of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the global 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 Hillsboro, Oregon Hillsboro is a city in and county seat of Washington County, Oregon, United States.GR6 The community began in 1842 and was named Hillsborough in 1850, before incorporation in 1876 as Hillsboro. . 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 http://www.credence.com. Credence, Credence Systems, Kalos, Kalos Series, Kalos xp, Personal Kalos, Personal Kalos xp, and Tester-On-A-Card are trademarks of Credence Systems Corporation. Other trademarks that may be mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners. |
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