宏力宣布量產Cypress 90nm技術

領先的多元化技術代工廠商宏力半導體宣布已為其戰(zhàn)略客戶Cypress Semiconductor對采用193nm光刻技術和低成本BEOL技術的異步SRAM工藝量產進行了全面認證。這一里程碑是宏力已計劃的眾多先進工藝技術中首個，有助于宏力盡快成為獨特的、受信的代工伙伴和供應商。

Grace Announced Volume Production of Cypress 90nm Technology

Shanghai, China, March, 2011 - Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (“Grace”), a leading semiconductor foundry in differentiated technologies, announced the full qualification and ramp to volume production of its 90nm Asynchronous SRAM process utilizing 193nm lithography and low cost Aluminum BEOL for its strategic customer, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (“Cypress”). This key milestone is the first of many planned advanced technology processes which reinforces Grace’s strategic thrust into being a unique, trusted foundry partner and supplier.

“During our long partnership, Grace has proven its supreme capability in transferring Cypress technology efficiently, quickly and with best-in-class yields.” said Shahin Sharifzadeh, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Manufacturing, Technology and Operations of Cypress. “Together with Grace, we have been able to expand our capacity in a very cost-efficient manner which ensures Cypress’s ability to meet the rapidly growing market demand for our products.”

Furthermore, Grace has been qualified to fabricate Cypress’s automotive-grade CapSense controllers which adhere to the AEC-Q100 standard and ISO/TS 16949 quality management standards coupled with Cypress’s stringent automotive requirements. It is one of the Grace’s continuous efforts to improve its automotive quality system and enhance its Automotive Quality Control Solution Portfolio in consistency with the company’s automotive strategy.

“The successful qualification and ramp to volume production of 90nm for Cypress demonstrates Grace’s technology transfer capabilities and clearly proves that the systematic execution of Grace’s customized technology transfer strategy is in line with the expectations of our international customers.” said Mr. William Yu Wang, President of Grace. “Grace will continuously focus on advanced and value-added technologies and reinforce our strategic partnerships.”

About Grace

Grace is a specialized semiconductor foundry with a strong focus on high quality services and advanced value-added technologies, including embedded nonvolatile memory, high voltage, and low leakage processes. The company started operations in 2003 and has been one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. The company is located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Pudong, Shanghai, and has more than 1,700 employees. Significant shareholders of the company include Shanghai Alliance Investment, Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa of Hong Kong. Other important shareholders are Microchip, Sanyo, and private equity firms, such as GEMS and UCL Asia.

About Cypress

Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value. Cypress offerings include the flagship PSoC? programmable system-on-chip families and derivatives such as PowerPSoC? solutions for high-voltage and LED lighting applications, CapSense? touch sensing and TrueTouch? solutions for touchscreens. Cypress is the world leader in USB controllers, including the high-performance West Bridge? solution that enhances connectivity and performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress is also a leader in high-performance memories and programmable timing devices. Cypress serves numerous markets including consumer, mobile handsets,

computation, data communications, automotive, industrial and military. Cypress trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol CY. Visit Cypress online at www.cypress.com.

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