Melexis Orders Multiple LTX Fusions to Test Advanced Automotive Devices
WESTWOOD, Mass.--June 10, 2003--LTX Corporation , a leading supplier of semiconductor test solutions, today announced that Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems, a leading semiconductor manufacturer specializing in automotive ICs, has purchased and taken delivery of multiple Fusion CX systems.
Melexis, a leading supplier of ICs to automotive OEMs, is deploying Fusion CX systems at its Erfurt, Germany-based facility to test advanced automotive sensor ICs including bus transceivers and mixed signal devices with embedded microcontrollers and flash memory. These devices are used in engine and braking systems, throttle controls and safety applications. Fusion CX will also be used to test RF remote controls for central automotive applications.
Fusion CX is a high-performance, cost-effective Fusion configuration well suited for applications such as wireless RF (including Bluetooth/802.11 and 3G transceivers), power management, automotive and consumer mixed-signal devices.
"For over a decade, Melexis has successfully designed and manufactured advanced integrated circuits, sensors, and programmable sensor IC systems with unique customization and configuration capabilities that meet the requirements of the automotive industry," said Peter Bergmann, manager of operations and logistics for Melexis Erfurt. "In that time, LTX has played an integral role providing Melexis with quality equipment and a high level of service. Now with Fusion CX, Melexis will again reap the benefits of a technically superior solution for testing our automotive devices while gaining a competitive advantage with cost-effective results."
"LTX answered the call from the automotive-manufacturing industry and designed a high performance test solution that could meet their challenging economic and performance requirements," said David Tacelli, LTX's president and chief operating officer. "LTX is committed to designing innovative test solutions that keep customers like Melexis coming back to us for the best in high quality test solutions."
About Melexis
Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems N.V. (Euronext Brussels: MELE) designs, develops, tests and markets advanced integrated semiconductor devices for the automotive industry. The company sells its products to a wide customer base of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) of automotive equipment in Europe and North America. The company's products include Hall-effect sensor ICs, RF ICs, pressure sensors, accelerometers, infrared sensors, optical sensors, gyroscopes, contactless identification ICs (RFID), sensor interfaces, automotive microcontrollers, LIN Bus transceivers, and automotive systems-on-a-chip. Today, over two hundred (200) vehicle models are using Melexis' dedicated automotive ICs and SOCs. For more information, visit http://www.melexis.com.
About LTX
LTX Corporation is a leading supplier of test solutions for the global semiconductor industry. Fusion, LTX's patented, scalable, single-platform test system, uses innovative technology to provide high-performance, cost-effective testing of system-on-a-chip, mixed signal, RF, digital and analog integrated circuits. Fusion addresses semiconductor manufacturers' economic and performance requirements today, while enabling their technology roadmap of tomorrow. LTX's web site is www.ltx.com.
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