BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – August 9, 2005 – Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) announced that AMI Semiconductor (NASDAQ: AMIS), a leading designer and manufacturer of integrated mixed-signal semiconductor products, has chosen the Teradyne® microFLEX™ test system from the FLEX™ Test Platform in a competitive selection process and ordered multiple systems. The systems will be used for engineering test development and production test of AMI Semiconductor’s wide range of next generation mixed-signal devices developed for automotive, medical and industrial applications.

The microFLEX systems are being installed at AMIS test development centers in the US and Europe . The systems will be deployed for production test with universal manipulators, enabling them to be used in both wafer probe and final test operations. The systems will be configured with a broad range of instrumentation covering multiple test requirements, including DC and microwave.

"The selection was based on the FLEX platform’s broad test coverage, Teradyne’s strong expertise in RF testing, and AMI Semiconductor’s satisfaction with our current installed base of Teradyne J750 and Catalyst ™ test systems," saidCraig Nelson, director of worldwide mixed-signal test development at AMI Semiconductor. "We are confident that the FLEX architecture will lend significant strength to AMI Semiconductor’s aggressive growth strategy in our key markets."

"AMI Semiconductor continues to expand their product portfolio and runs a high-mix manufacturing model that requires a flexible test approach capable of handling a wide array of products," said Jim McEleney, FLEX Platform marketing manager, Teradyne. "With the broad coverage and high throughput of the FLEX test platform, AMI Semiconductor is looking to achieve the lowest cost-of-test possible. The microFLEX test system is well-positioned to support AMI Semiconductor’s overall test and production objectives."

 

About the FLEX Platform
Teradyne’s FLEX Test Platform advances multiple technologies in a test architecture designed for high-efficiency, multi-site test. The Platform offers multiple systems so customers can optimize for performance, capacity and capital cost to achieve lower cost-of-test. FLEX Platform systems span test requirements from DFT and structural test to standard analog and mixed-signal to the latest high-integration System-on-a-Chip (SOC) and System-In-Package (SIP) devices for consumer, automotive, mass storage, wireless, and data communications applications. The FLEX Platform architecture delivers instrument synchronization and control in device clock time on a vector-by-vector basis, even in multiple time domains. A Universal Slot test head design allows easy reconfiguration for changing test needs. The IG-XL™ software operating system provides fast program development, including instant conversion from single to multi-site test. And, the OpenFLEX™ open system architecture complements the FLEX Platform’s broad set of high-density instrumentation, allowing focused instruments to be added and further enhance system performance and test economics. To learn more about the FLEX Test Platform, visit http://www.teradyne.com/flex/.

 

About AMI Semiconductor
AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is a leader in the design and manufacture of silicon solutions for the real world. As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal products, mixed-signal foundry services and structured digital products, AMIS is committed to providing customers with the optimal value, quickest time-to-market semiconductor solutions. Offering unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and dedication to customer service, AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello , Idaho , European corporate offices in Oudenaarde , Belgium , and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of North America , Europe and the Asia Pacific region. To learn more about AMIS, visit http://www.amis.com

 

About Teradyne
Teradyne (NYSE:TER) is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment and interconnection systems. The company’s products deliver competitive advantage to the worlds leading semiconductor, electronics, automotive and network systems companies. In 2004, Teradyne had sales of $1.8 billion, and currently employs about 5700 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.teradyne.com. Teradyne® is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc. in the US and other countries. All product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teradyne, Inc. (including its subsidiaries) or their respective owners.

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