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April 11, 2007 05:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

FSA and the IET Collaborate to Host IET & FSA International Semiconductor Forum

2007 Event Features Executive/Business and Technical Tracks
2007 IET & FSA International Semiconductor Forum

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FSA (Fabless Semiconductor Association), the voice of the global fabless business model, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the largest professional engineering society in Europe, announce the fourth annual IET & FSA International Semiconductor Forum will be held 14-15 May 2007 at le Palais des Congrès in Paris, France.

The event brings together high-tech industry leaders from around the world to examine the most pressing issues surrounding today’s semiconductor industry. Building on the success of previous events, the forum will feature five esteemed keynote speakers, an executive/business track and this year, a new technical track targeted for engineers.

Programme Themes

Together, the tracks and keynote addresses offer two days of thematically focused presentations and panel discussions highlighting the following topics:

* The Changing Semiconductor Landscape
* New Technologies and New Markets
* Implementing Emerging Technology
* Consumer Market's Impact on Semiconductors
* Advanced Node Adoption
* Analog Intellectual Property (IP)
* System-in-Package (SiP)
* Supply Chain Management
* Design for Yield, Design for Test, and Design for Manufacturing

Visionary Keynotes

Keynote speakers include:

* Wim Roelandts, President, CEO and Chairman, Xilinx, Inc.
* Mike Muller, CTO, ARM
* Jan Willis, Senior Vice President of Industry Alliances, Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
* John Yu, COO, Chipnuts
* Ron Torten, CEO, NemeriX

Exposition

In conjunction with the Forum, the event will feature an exposition highlighting semiconductor industry suppliers showcasing their latest products and services. Admission to the exposition is complimentary to all semiconductor professionals and promotes the expansion of global business partnerships.

Vivian Pangburn, Vice President of Global Marketing at FSA, said: “FSA is pleased to collaborate with the IET for the fourth consecutive year and is excited about the enhancements we’ve made to this year’s event. Based on the demand for more technically themed topics, we have added a new technical track providing in-depth discussions concerning today’s semiconductor landscape. In addition, the event will feature an exposition showcasing suppliers to promote the cultivation and furthering of business partnerships.”

Paul Jackson, IET Director of Operations, said: “The International Semiconductor Forum has established itself as the key industry event in Europe. It will again feature leading industry figures as keynote speakers. Bringing together keynote speakers from Europe, China and the USA reflects the importance of a global knowledge network for the engineering community. We particularly welcome the introduction of the technical track which adds to the value of the event.”

Registration

Early bird registration for the forum is €695 for IET and FSA members and €795 for non-members. Forum prices will increase by €100 on 12 April 2007. Registration for the exposition is complimentary when confirmed online prior to the event. On-site registration for the exposition is €20.

Sponsors

ARM is the event’s Platinum Plus sponsor. Platinum sponsors include austriamicrosystems, TSMC and X-Fab.

More Information

To learn more and to register, please visit http://www.ietfsasemiconductorforum.com.

Notes to editors:

FSA (Fabless Semiconductor Association)

FSA (Fabless Semiconductor Association) is the voice of the global fabless business model. Incorporated in 1994, FSA positively impacts the growth and return on invested capital of this business model to enhance the environment for innovation. It provides a platform for meaningful global collaboration between fabless companies and their partners; identifies and articulates opportunities and challenges to enable solutions; and provides research, resources, publications and survey information. Members include fabless companies and their supply chain and service partners, representing more than 22 countries across the globe. www.fsa.org.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is the largest professional engineering society in Europe and reflects the interdisciplinary, global and inclusive nature of engineering and technology. With a worldwide membership of more than 150,000, the Institution aims to lead in the advancement of engineering and technology by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas at a local and global level and promoting best practice, ensuring that its members are thoroughly equipped to meet the needs of today's rapidly changing technological world. Membership comprises of individuals from a diverse range of technical backgrounds including IT, communications technology, electronics, electrical, power engineering, software, control, informatics and manufacturing and range from students to leading figures in industry, research and development and education. The IET was formed in 2006 by the Institution of Electrical Engineers and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers.