SIGMATEL NAMES CHARTERED 2003 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
100% on-time delivery for two straight years highlights relationship between
leading foundry and mixed-signal IC innovator
MILPITAS, Calif. - April 28, 2004 - Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing (Nasdaq: CHRT and SGX-ST: Chartered), one of the world's top three dedicated semiconductor foundries, has been named Foundry Supplier of the Year for 2003 by the Integrated Components Business Unit at SigmaTel, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGTL), a leader in analog intensive, mixed-signal integrated circuits. SigmaTel selected Chartered for this award based on high marks it received on SigmaTel's internal supplier scorecard. This recognition was based on an excellence in customer service and support, and the ability to supply SigmaTel with necessary capacity for this product line. The award reiterates the strong relationship the two companies have had since 1997. Today, SigmaTel outsources to Chartered its 0.35-micron devices that power its C-Major audio codec product line for consumer and PC audio applications.
"Chartered has demonstrated the ability to both understand our needs and deliver on their commitments. These are both critical requirements for competing and succeeding in the highly competitive consumer and PC markets," says Alan Hansford, vice president of integrated components business unit at SigmaTel. "The responsiveness of Chartered has allowed SigmaTel to take advantage of key market opportunities. We are pleased to recognize them with this award, and look forward to continuing the relationship."
"We are honored to be a part of SigmaTel's successes," says Dr. Arthur Kuo, president of the America Region for Chartered. "This award not only highlights Chartered's expertise in mixed-signal IC manufacturing, but more importantly demonstrates our commitment to customer service and on-time delivery."
About SigmaTel
SigmaTel, Inc. a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Austin, Texas, designs, develops, and markets proprietary, analog intensive, mixed-signal ICs for a variety of products in the consumer electronics and computing markets, including portable compressed audio players, such as MP3 players, notebook and desktop PCs, DVD players, digital televisions, and set-top boxes. SigmaTel provides complete, system-level solutions that include highly-integrated ICs, customizable firmware and software, software development tools, reference designs, and applications support. The Company's focus is on providing system-level solutions that enable customers to rapidly introduce and offer electronic products that are small, light-weight, power-efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. SigmaTel is ISO 9001:2000 certified and is committed to providing customers with high performance, quality products along with superior customer service.
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 four fabrication facilities and has a fifth fab, the Company's first 300mm facility, which is expected to begin pilot production by the end of 2004.
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). Information about Chartered can be found at www.charteredsemi.com.
