Dongbu HiTek to Manufacture Low Frequency (LF) Receiver ICs for Micro Analog Systems Oy

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dongbu HiTek today announced that it will manufacture a Low Frequency (LF) receiver ICs for Micro Analog Systems Oy (MAS), a fabless analog semiconductor company based in Espoo, Finland. Serving as a core component in global radio controlled time-signal application, the LF receiver chips will be manufactured at Dongbu HiTek’s world class wafer fab using a specialized BCDMOS process at the 0.35-micron node.

“Adding MAS to our expanding customer roster demonstrates our strengthening competitiveness in the high-performance analog sector, fueled by our commitment to add high customer value while improving our gross margin.”

According to Dongbu HiTek, the LF receiver chip destined for MAS has been designed to enable accurate real-time capture of radio transmissions from time signal stations around the world. Significantly the LF receiver chip captures time calibration data via low frequency (long wave) transmissions regardless of the location of the transmitter or receiver. As a result, LF communications overcomes limitations associated with use of high frequency (short wave) techniques.

“Our sales momentum continues to build across U.S., Japan, and Europe thanks to our sharpened focus on developing and manufacturing best-in-class analog and mixed-signal chips,” said Jae Song, VP of Dongbu HiTek’s Analog Foundry Business Unit. “Adding MAS to our expanding customer roster demonstrates our strengthening competitiveness in the high-performance analog sector, fueled by our commitment to add high customer value while improving our gross margin.”

Dongbu HiTek has been distinguishing itself as a global analog and mixed-signal technology leader since June 2008 when it launched the world’s first BCDMOS process at the 0.18 micron level node. This year, the company plans to introduce mid-voltage (less than 20V) BCDMOS chips for cell-phones as well as ultra-high voltage (more than 200V) BCDMOS for industrial applications. The company aims to further distinguish its brand of BCDMOS via the integration of high-performance analog functions.

About Micro Analog Systems Oy

Micro Analog Systems Oy (MAS) was established in 1980. In the beginning, MAS mainly developed chips for Nokia. The company has gradually expanded its business over the years and today develops high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs that address a broad range of low-power, low-voltage and low-noise applications. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, privately held MAS performs wafer level and final testing in-house and operates a second design center in Estonia. For more information, visit: www.mas-oy.com.

About Dongbu HiTek

Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, Dongbu HiTek Co., Ltd. offers advanced products and services across two major business areas: Agriculture and Semiconductor. The Semiconductor Business provides specialized chip foundry services that add high value to display, mobile and various analog applications. The company’s two world-class fabs currently process 200mm wafers at nodes ranging from 0.35 microns to 90 nanometers. This wafer processing is supported by comprehensive design support (IP and design libraries), prototype development/verification, and packaging/module development. The Semiconductor Business specializes in developing best-in-class Analog, High Voltage CMOS, CMOS RF and BCDMOS technologies, CMOS Image Sensor (CIS), and Display Driver IC (DDI) chips as well as chips that incorporate NOR Flash memory functions. Dongbu HiTek’s stock is publicly traded under 000990 on the Korea Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.dongbuhitek.com.