CHARTERED TO HOST ANNUAL WORLDWIDE TECHNOLOGY FORUMS
Events Focus on Nanotechnology, Advanced Manufacturing Strategies and
Flexible Design Solutions
SINGAPORE - August 21, 2003 - Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing (Nasdaq: CHRT and SGX-ST: Chartered), one of
the world's top three dedicated silicon foundries, today announced the schedule for its annual series of worldwide
Technology Forums. The 2003 series, entitled "Your Access to New Opportunities in Silicon," details Chartered's
complete approach to system-on-chip development and encompasses the leading-edge process technologies, strategic
EDA and IP partnerships, and flexible design solutions needed for building complete systems in silicon.
The forums will be held in three global locations beginning September 2003:
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Tuesday, September 2 |
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Hsinchu, Taiwan |
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Thursday, September 18 |
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San Jose, California |
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Thursday, November 6 |
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Yokohama, Japan |
Chartered senior executives and technology experts will discuss Chartered's strategies and product roadmaps to support
the design of today's complex integrated circuit systems. The forums will cover a broad range of topics such as
reducing risk at 90 nanometer; 0.13- and 0.18-micron logic processes; product design solutions; mixed-signal, RF CMOS
and SiGe BiCMOS technologies; as well as manufacturing strategies and 300 millimeter (mm) technology. Complete
registration information is available at www.charteredsemi.com/forum/.
"As companies confront implementation challenges at 0.13 micron and contemplate the move to 90 nm, lowering risk and
designing chips right the first time have emerged as key factors to developing next-generation ICs," said Kevin
Meyer, vice president of worldwide marketing and services at Chartered. "Over the past year, Chartered has
leveraged the manufacturing and process development we have made at the leading edge into significant strategic
alliances that position us as a major player heading into the Nano Age. More than ever, companies now can look
to us for total product solutions that offer real choice, streamline access to IP, support multiple sourcing
strategies, and enable overall system-level cost savings."
Back by popular demand is Chartered's Partner Pavilion, which features companies from Chartered's global network
of electronic design automation, intellectual property, design service and manufacturing-related partners
demonstrating their latest technology innovations. More than 25 partners have already signed up to participate
at one or more locations, including: ARM Limited; Artisan Components, Inc.; Advanced Semiconductor Engineering,
Inc. (ASE); BlueChips Technology Pte. Ltd.; Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; ChipIdea Microelectronics S.A.; eMemory
Technology Inc.; The Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA); Flextronics Corporation; GlobalCAD, Inc.; Hoya
Corporation; Leda Systems, Inc.; Mentor Graphics Corp.; MoSys, Inc.; Nordic VLSI ASA; Photronics, Inc.; Qthink;
Silicon Metrics Corporation; ST Assembly and Test Services (STATS); Synopsys, Inc.; Taiwan Mask Corporation; Time
to Market, Inc.; Toppan Chunghwa Electronics Co., Ltd.; Ulead Technology, Inc.; Unitive Semiconductor Taiwan Corp.;
Unive, Inc.; Virage Logic Corp. and The Virtual Component Exchange, Inc.
Meyer added, "In light of the heightened design, implementation and market challenges companies face today, the
response from the industry to our tech forums demonstrates that we provide a valued service to keep companies
abreast of important developments within the outsourcing model when relying on Chartered. We've had exciting
developments this year, and once again we look forward to sharing our plans for ensuring that Chartered customers
continue to enjoy maximum flexibility, freedom of choice and economies of scale as we move into the Nano Age."
About Chartered
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, one of the world's top three dedicated semiconductor foundries, is forging
a customized approach to outsourced semiconductor manufacturing by building lasting and collaborative partnerships
with its customers. The Company provides flexible and cost-effective manufacturing solutions for customers, enabling
the convergence of communications, computing and consumer markets. In Singapore, Chartered operates five
fabrication facilities and has a sixth fab, which will be developed as a 300mm facility.
A company with both global presence and perspective, Chartered is traded on both the Nasdaq Stock Market
(Nasdaq: CHRT) and on the Singapore Exchange (SGX-ST: CHARTERED). Chartered's 3,500 employees are based at
11 locations around the world. Information about Chartered can be found at www.charteredsemi.com.
Chartered Safe Harbor Statement under the provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This news release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, including without limitation, statements
relating to our holistic approach to system-on-chip development, the positioning of Chartered as a major player
heading into the Nano Age and our total product solutions strategy are subject to certain risks and uncertainties,
which could cause actual results to differ materially. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially are the successful implementation of our alliances; changes in market outlook, trends and customer
demands, economic conditions in the United States as well as globally; and continued success in our business
strategies and technological advances. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained.
In addition to the foregoing factors, a description of certain other risks and uncertainties which could cause
actual results to differ materially can be found in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on
Form 20-F and our First Quarter 2003 Quarterly Report on Form 6-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on
the current view of management on future events. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
