SAN JOSE, California, May 24, 2002
hynix Semiconductor Inc., a leading worldwide semiconductor foundry, announces that Cirrus Logic has signed a multi-year, renewable agreement establishing hynix as a volume supplier of CMOS manufacturing services.
Under terms of the agreement, Cirrus will have access to hynix’s portfolio of mixed signal technologies. “hynix’s cost-conscious business model and advanced manufacturing services will help Cirrus Logic expand its leadership position in the digital entertainment revolution,” said David Aldredge, vice president of fabrication operations, Cirrus Logic.
“This agreement with Cirrus is an important milestone in our strategy to grow our foundry services business and to deliver premier products to customers today and into the future,” said Channy Lee, vice president & general manager of foundry business unit for hynix. “Cirrus is leading the digital entertainment revolution with semiconductors that are enabling entirely new categories of consumer entertainment devices. Our semiconductor manufacturing services expertise will help Cirrus expand its leadership position in the digital entertainment revolution by offering Cirrus cost savings and easier design flexibility.”
