Schlumberger Introduces EXA2000 Series - The Industry's Most Comprehensive, High Performance System-on-a-Chip Test Solution.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 1999--

High-Throughput and Accuracy Set New Standards for SOC Testing

and Reduce Overall Cost-of-Test; Initial Multiple Orders

Demonstrate Significant Markest-effective new series offers a unique combination of digital flexibility, speed, accuracy, pin count and ating installed base of over 150 Schlumberger SO0 series was designed from the outset as a flexible SOC test solution to meet customers' current and future needs. The system's super-efficient throughput reduces cost-of-test, and the comprehensive ASAP(R) software tools for graphical test generation and debug significantly reduce talso available to support the latest generationut production test of the most complex SOC devices.

"The new generation of SOC devices require more sophisticated testing systems because they incorporate increasing digital speeds, higher pin counts and greater levels of integration with analog functions and high speed network interfaces," stated Jackie Tubis, president Schlumberger ATE. "Drawing on our common platform design and world leading expertise in high-end logic, mixed signal and memory test, we have created the EXA2000 series. This is a flexible, high performance system that can handle a wide range of fast, complex devices with high throughput, maximum yield and low cost-of-test."

Commenting on the growing demand for test equipment that meets diverse SOC market needs, Risto Puhakka, vice president, Operations, VLSI Research Inc., stated, "As emerging market trends continue to mandate faster, more complex devices with shorter life cycles, there is growing pressure on semiconductor manufacturers to find new test solutions that allow them to more quickly move to high volume production. Schlumberger's extensive experience in mixed signal test, high performance digital capabilities and common platform approach to hardware and software development position them as a serious player in this high growth market."

The EXA2000 series offers tiered performance to meet the industry's current and evolving requirements. The EXA2200 system delivers 100MHz digital performance necessary for current devices, while the EXA2400 system provides true 200MHz, 400Mb/s non-multiplexed digital performance for faster emerging SOC devices. Both systems support a full range of additional test options to maximize system utilization in design and production, and feature integrated liquid cooling for long term stability. The EXA2000 series' common hardware and software architectures are compatible with EXA, SX and other ITS9000 systems, reducing cost-of-ownership due to lower operating and training expenses, compatible test programs and load-boards, and common spares.

Features of the EXA2000 series include:

--New analog and digital options to meet emerging PC peripheral, TV, video, audio, datacom and telecom device test demands -0-

          --Higher 400Mbit/s digital data rates and accuracy for
            improved yield

          --High performance analog channels for audio/video interface
            test

          --64 Dynamic VI channels for parallel LF analog test and
            reduced test times

          --Multiple, high speed differential analog and digital
            sources for test of high speed serial interfaces e.g.,
            100BaseT and Gigabit Ethernet, at up to 1.6Gb/s

          --New DC capabilities for high-power devices and integrated
            structural test

          --Time Interval Analyzer for comprehensive timing
            characterization of embedded PLLs

          --Fully-featured APG for testing embedded memories

          --Powerful Scan for exercising device BIST

--Designed-in compatibility with existing EXA, SXA, SX100 and SX200 systems

--Integrated liquid cooling for long-term stability and accuracy

The EXA2000 is currently available, with systems shipping within three months after receipt of order. Pricing for a basic EXA2200 system starts at less than one million dollars.

About Schlumberger

Schlumberger ATE designs and manufactures the most comprehensive line of manufacturing equipment for the testing of semiconductor devices, including diagnostic systems, automation systems and automatic test equipment. It also provides measurement systems for front-end applications, as well as equipment to test complete electronic assemblies and systems for the telecommunications and automotive industries. A worldwide industry leader, ATE maintains the largest internationally installed base of automatic test equipment systems. Additional information is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.slb.com/ate.

Schlumberger Test & Transactions is comprised of Schlumberger ATE and Schlumberger Smart Cards & Terminals, leveraging the combined strengths of the two business units to provide leading-edge, cost-effective solutions to customers.

Schlumberger Test & Transactions is a business unit of Schlumberger Limited, a $11.8 billion global technology service company providing oilfield services, natural resources management, transactions-based technology and associated systems, and semiconductor test equipment.