AMIC Communication Expands Foundry Partnership with SilTerra

SilTerra Malaysia, the leading wafer foundry in Malaysia, today is pleased to announce the foundry partnership with AMIC Communication (AMICCOM), a fast-growing fabless RFIC semiconductor company based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, for the manufacturing of AMICCOM’s RFIC products using SilTerra’s 0.18-micron RFCMOS technology.

“0.18-micron RFCMOS process maturity and accuracy of RF models are our key criteria in selecting of foundry partner and SilTerra has demonstrated their capability in meeting our stringent RF design requirement.”, commented by Mr. Tzeng San Tan, President of AMICCOM.

“SilTerra has been constantly providing our designer very great support by offering RF design kits and models to ensure our RF circuit design is accurately & smoothly designed into SilTerra’s 0.18-micron RFCMOS technology. Several new products, such as 2.4GHz Tx/Rx low power transceiver for 2.4GHz wireless data communication used in game consoles and PC peripherals, already been qualified and we are ramping up to full production.” he said.

“We are glad to have AMICCOM as our strategic foundry partner. Both AMICCOM and SilTerra continue work closely to deliver next generation of RFIC products.” said Dr. Narain Arora, Senior Vice President of Design Technology at SilTerra Malaysia.

“Being a world-class RFCMOS foundry provider, SilTerra will continue invest in RF design kits and strengthen our RF technical support team to support growing RF customer base, targeting the 2.4GHz/5.8Ghz Wireless data, Bluetooth, Cellular RF, Cordless Phone, GPS and WLAN applications. Our latest 0.13-micron RFCMOS technology already in pilot production and we have released the latest 4fF/um2 stacked Metal-Insulator-Metal Capacitor in our 0.18-micron RFCMOS technology.” he said.
About SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd:
Market demand driven, SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a semiconductor wafer foundry offering major foundry compatible CMOS logic, high-voltage and mixed-signal/RF technologies down to 0.13-micron feature size. This includes complete, competitive contract manufacturing for fabless and IDM customers’ designs. SilTerra’s wafer fab has a design capacity of 40,000 eight-inch wafers per month. 

Environmentally vigilant, SilTerra delivers award winning, world-class performance to its customers seeking flexible capacity, competitive advantages and around the clock customer support. SilTerra is ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certified. Founded in 1995, the company’s headquarters and factory are located in Malaysia’s Kulim High-Tech Park, and SilTerra has sales and marketing offices in San Jose (California) and Hsinchu (Taiwan).  For additional information on SilTerra or its services, please visit www.silterra.com.

About AMIC Communication
AMIC Communication (AMICCOM), is a professional fabless RFIC vendors based in Hsinchu Science Park Taiwan,  provides leading technology focus in chip design and marketing in three major product lines (1) Wireless data communication (2) Mobile Communication  (3) Satellite Communication.
For additional information on AMIC Communications, please visit www.amiccom.com.tw

Reynard Is Expanding

Arnold Karpel Heads Up Sales & Marketing

California, Reynard Corporation, as part of its commitment to the photonics industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its Sales and Marketing Departments under the leadership of Arnold Karpel, Manager of Business Development.  Mr. Karpel comes to this position at Reynard with more than twenty-five years of experience in the semiconductor industry. His experience with high technology markets and customers brings valuable insight to help expand Reynard’s penetration in the optics market.

“In joining Reynard Corporation,” said Mr. Reynard, “Mr. Karpel has brought a large variety of in-depth experiences. He has been responsible for World Wide Account Management, Regional Sales Management, Director of Marketing, Worldwide Business Development, and Strategic Business Development at some of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. In addition, as Quality System Management Representative for ISO9000, Mr. Karpel defined the elements for success to achieve the first ISO Certification of a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese Semiconductor company. ”

Mr. Karpel’s experience in High Tech Marketing, Sales and Strategic programs uniquely qualifies him to drive Reynard Corporation’s efforts to increase market penetration both at key customers as well as in new markets. “I am looking forward to expanding Reynard Corporation’s role in the optics market,” said Mr. Karpel, “and I am eager to work with both our current and prospective customers.  My goal is to form and enhance the business future for both Reynard Corporation and our business stakeholders.”

About Reynard Corporation
Established in 1984, Reynard Corporation designs and manufactures custom precision thin film optical products for a global customer base, both military and commercial.  In-house operation capabilities include design, fabrication, photolithography, coating, and sub-assembly for a one-stop solution.  Contact our Sales Department for further information (949)366-8866, sales@reynardcorp.com or for a free optical reference and product catalog, or visit our webpage for online ordering and reference at http://www.reynardcorp.com