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.

Actions Semiconductor Purchases Teradyne J750 Test Systems for Consumer Device Test

SEMICON China 2006



SHANGHAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2006--Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) announced Actions Semiconductor, one of the largest fabless companies in China, has purchased J750 test systems for MP3 and CODEC device test. The devices will be used in multiple consumer applications including MP3 players. Actions Semiconductor selected the J750 as a dedicated engineering and production test solution. Selection, in the highly competitive process, was based on the J750's economical high-volume test performance and roadmap, combined with the strength of the Teradyne(R) global engineering support. Teradyne will be exhibiting the J750 and FLEX(TM) family of systems at Semicon China in Shanghai, March 21-23, 2006.

"The J750 was designed with a small footprint and high parallel test throughput for the most economical approach to testing complex high volume devices," said SI Wei, Vice President, Teradyne Semiconductor Test Field Operations, Greater China Region. "Instrumentation like the Mixed Signal Option (MSO) provides the high density test instrumentation with the most source and capture channels to test more devices in parallel. This translates into a reduced overall cost of test for Actions Semiconductor. "

About the J750

The Teradyne J750 high-throughput parallel test capability provides as high as 95% device test efficiency. 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(TM) 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 VLSI devices with embedded memory and analog cells.

About Actions Semiconductor

Actions Semiconductor Co., LTD, one of China's leading MP3 SOC device vendors, is an integrated circuit design company led by a diversified professional team from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Silicon Valley, that was established in 2001. Facets of the business include IC design, solution development, and testing. For more information, visit www.actions.com.cn.

About Teradyne

Teradyne (NYSE:TER) is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment used to test complex electronics used in the consumer electronics, automotive, computing, telecommunications, and aerospace and defense industries. In 2005, Teradyne had sales of $1.08 billion, and currently employs about 4,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.teradyne.com. Teradyne(R) FLEX, and IG-XL, are trademarks or registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.