Credence Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CMOS), a
provider of test solutions for the worldwide consumer semiconductor
industry, announced today that Aptasic S.A. in Boudry, Switzerland, has
selected the Diamond 10 platform from Credence to test mixed-signal ICs and
expand their analog and digital test capabilities. Aptasic SA specializes
in the supply chain management and the testing of analog or mixed-signal
ASICs, in small, medium or large quantities.
The Diamond 10 is ideal for testing a broad range of consumer and
industrial IC devices in a very cost-sensitive environment. Its small
footprint and low power consumption make the Diamond 10 ideal for use in
the lab or cleanroom environments. Aptasic will leverage the platform's
flexible, scalable capabilities with a range of instrumentation that
includes the MultiWave, the industry's value standard for mixed-signal
testing. The highly integrated MultiWave combines analog source and capture
capability for testing audio, video, baseband and automotive devices. With
four channels of analog source and four channels of analog capture on each
instrument, MultiWave is ideal for multisite and concurrent testing, which
can significantly lower the cost of test.
Jean-Luc Cochard, General Manager of Aptasic, said, "We selected the D10
for its size, flexibility, scalability and low cost-of-test, which enables
us to serve our existing and expanding customer base with the best quality
and most accurate test services. These capabilities will increase our
ability to take a leadership position in the European test space."
Amir Aghdaei, Senior Vice President of Field Operations and Marketing for
Credence, said, "We are excited to work with Aptasic to help them to
accomplish their goals of increasing their competitiveness in the European
test house space. The D10 will enable Aptasic to deliver tremendous cost of
test benefits to their customers, with a high degree of reliability and
repeatability."
About Credence
Credence Systems Corporation is a global provider of automated test
equipment (ATE) solutions to the high growth, consumer semiconductor
industry. Credence is committed to deliver the highest standards of value
-- an optimal combination of technology, turn-around time, reliability,
ease of use, service and support -- to every customer, which enables
important cost and performance advantages for integrated device
manufacturers (IDMs), wafer foundries, outsource assembly and test (OSAT)
suppliers and fabless chip companies worldwide. An ISO 9001-certified
company with a presence in 20 countries, Credence is headquartered in
Milpitas, California. More information is available at
http://www.credence.com.
Credence is a registered trademark and Diamond, D10 MultiWave and Credence
Systems, are trademarks of Credence Systems Corporation. Other trademarks
that may be mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of
their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release regarding increasing Aptasic's ability to
take a leadership position in the European test space, helping Aptasic
accomplish their goals of increasing their competitiveness in the European
test house space and D10 enabling Aptasic to deliver tremendous cost of
test benefits to their customers, with a high degree of reliability and
repeatability constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that
are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing
"believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "may," "will," "would,"
"intends," "estimates" and similar expressions) should also be considered
to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors
that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those
indicated by such forward-looking statements, including the inability of
Aptasic to successfully integrate D10 into its business, the risk that the
D10 will not perform as expected and the other factors described in
Credence's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 3, 2007
and its most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q each filed with the SEC.
Credence disclaims any intention or obligation to update any
forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the
date of this release.
Media Relations Contact:
Brenda Ropoulos
Communications Director
Credence Systems Corporation
Phone: 408-635-4309
FAX: 408-635-4986
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