Teradyne - Semiconductor Test Division

Semiconductor Test is a lead-ing supplier of semiconductor test equipment for logic, RF, analog, power, mixed-signal, and memory technologies. We deliver test solutions to developers and manufacturers of a broad range of integrated circuits, packaged separately or integrated as System-On-a-Chip (SOC) or System-In-Package (SIP) devices. ICs tested by Teradyne are used in computing, communications, consumer, automotive, identification, and internet applications.

Teradyne's J750 Chosen By Marvell As Wafer Sort Test Platform

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2004--Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) announced Marvell® has purchased multiple J750 test systems for wafer sort testing of their broad spectrum of VLSI devices. Marvell's selection was based on the J750's market leading test economics, when compared to competitive test systems, and ability to test the embedded memory during wafer sort. The initial J750 test systems are being installed in Marvell's new Taiwan facility for engineering and test development work.

"Our selection of Teradyne for wafer sort testing of our devices was based on the economics that the J750 offered Marvell," said Albert Wu, Vice President of Marvell Operations. "In addition, the J750 enables Marvell to expand wafer sort test coverage, increasing quality and further reducing cost."

"The combination of economics and capability of the J750 allowed us to offer Marvell a more cost effective solution and one with greater test coverage than competing alternatives," said Tony Mandia, General Manager of Teradyne's Data Storage and Communications Unit. "Teradyne has worked together with Marvell to continuously look for ways to reduce cost of test. Implementation of the J750 is the latest example of how Teradyne's breadth of products and services add value for our customers."

Marvell's operations team is working with a large installed base of Teradyne J750 test systems. With the selection of J750, Marvell is utilizing an industry leading system that delivers the best test economics. Teradyne has shipped more than 1100 J750s worldwide.

About the J750
The J750's high-throughput parallel test capability provides as high as 95% parallel test efficiency for up to 32 devices. The zero footprint system delivers up to 1,024 I/O channels contained in a test head, and offers a suite of options, including the Converter Test Option, Memory Test Option, Redundancy Analysis, and Mixed Signal Option, that broaden the range of testing capabilities. The system also features IG-XL test software that combines the power and performance of the latest PC technology and Windows NT operating system with the familiarity of standard Windows productivity tools, such as Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic. The J750's small footprint and high parallel test throughput provide the most economical approach to testing complex devices with embedded memory and analog cells.

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 world's leading semiconductor, electronics, automotive and network systems companies. In 2003, Teradyne had sales of $1.4 billion, and currently employs about 6100 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.teradyne.com. Teradyne is a trademark of Teradyne, Inc. in the US and other countries.

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