SEOUL, South Korea and
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MagnaChip
Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip") (NYSE: MX), a designer and
manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products,
announced today it has begun the mass production of foundry
products for ABOV Semiconductor ("ABOV") using MagnaChip's 0.13
micron eFlash process. ABOV has previously used MagnaChip's 0.18
micron eFlash process for volume production of various MCU
(Microcontroller Units) products, and has begun migration to 0.13
micron eFlash process for its major products.
MagnaChip provides its internally developed eFlash cells and IP
(Intellectual Property) to a broad range of customers and
applications. The 0.18 micron eFlash process has been proven for
its outstanding quality through the successful production of more
than 500,000 wafers over the past decade, and its characteristics
have been qualified under the automotive AEC-Q100 grade-0 150C
standard. The 0.13 micron eFlash technology reduced the cell size
by 26% and the IP size by 35% based on 32Kbytes as compared with
the 0.18 micron eFlash technology, while also increasing net die
per wafer and achieving better cell performance. With regard to IP
performance, the 0.13 micron eFlash process produces faster access
time and lower read current from the 0.18 micron eFlash process. In
particular, the ultra-low leakage based 0.13 micron eFlash process
reduces transistor leakage current, which makes it suitable to meet
the specifications of low-power products.
ABOV is using MagnaChip's 0.13 micron eFlash process for
production of its 32-bit general purpose microcontrollers, with 40
MHz operation frequency and 16KB/32KB/64KB eFlash memories.
The16KB/32KB products are used primarily in drone controllers and
in small home appliances such as electric toothbrushes, electric
shavers, water purifiers and vacuum cleaners. The 32KB/64KB
microcontrollers are more suitable for larger home appliances such
as washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners and rice
cookers. Additionally, ABOV is developing touch keys and grip
sensors with the 0.13 micron eFlash process, and plans to develop
remote controllers and next-generation 32-bit general-purpose
microcontrollers, including customized MCU for IoT
applications.
"I am thrilled about our new leadership in the MCU market,
thanks to the ramp production of 0.13 micron eFlash products. It is
another great outcome of the strategic partnership between
MagnaChip and ABOV," said Won Choi, CEO of ABOV. "We hope
that the continuation of our strategic partnership with MagnaChip
will be a mutually beneficial one in the long-term."
"I am pleased that the continued joint collaboration of
MagnaChip and ABOV has resulted in the successful launch of volume
production of MCU products using MagnaChip's 0.13 micron eFlash
technology," said YJ Kim, CEO of MagnaChip. "This 0.13 micron
eFlash process is especially well suited for MCU products that
require low-power consumption. MagnaChip intends to continue to
develop high-performing and cost-efficient eFlash solutions to
satisfy the increasingly diverse needs of foundry customers."
About ABOV Semiconductor
Headquartered in South Korea, ABOV Semiconductor is a leading
designer and manufacturer of microcontrollers, advanced nonvolatile
memory and various semiconductor solutions. Leveraging its unique
IP (Intellectual Property) portfolio, ABOV provides complete
solutions focused on industrial and consumer appliances markets.
ABOV's technologies enable the capabilities and features integrated
in thousands of popular product applications.
About MagnaChip Semiconductor
MagnaChip is a designer
and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platform
solutions for communications, IoT, consumer, industrial and
automotive applications. The Company's Standard Products Group and
Foundry Services Group provide a broad range of standard products
and manufacturing services to customers worldwide. MagnaChip, with
over 30 years of operating history, owns a portfolio of
approximately 3,100 registered patents and pending applications,
and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process
expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com.
Information on or accessible through, MagnaChip's website is not a
part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.
CONTACTS:
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In
Korea:
Chankeun
Park
Director of Public
Relations
Tel.
+82-2-6903-5223
chankeun.park@magnachip.com
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In the United
States:
Bruce
Entin
Entin
Consulting
Tel.
+1-408-625-1262
Investor.relations@magnachip.com
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