Annual “Analog Semiconductor Leaders’ Forum” Set for October 13th during i-SEDEX Trade Show in Korea

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The fourth annual “Analog Semiconductor Leaders’ Forum” will take place at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) on October 13, 2011 (Thursday) from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Held during the i-SEDEX(www.sedex.org) trade show (Oct. 12-14) and hosted by Dongbu HiTek, this year’s Forum has adopted “High Performance Analog ICs: Key Enabler of Real World Applications” for its central theme.

“Thanks to the continuing stream of new products striving for differentiation, the market growth of the analog IC segment exceeds the chip industry as a whole”

“Thanks to the continuing stream of new products striving for differentiation, the market growth of the analog IC segment exceeds the chip industry as a whole,” reflected Yong-in Park, Dongbu HiTek CEO. He noted that while such products typically deploy some form of digital microprocessor or DSP as the computational engine, they almost always derive their 'personality' – i.e., their differentiating features – from the use of high performance analog design and processing technologies.

“We are pleased to host for the fourth consecutive year this gathering of analog industry authorities from around the globe,” said Mr. Park. “Our roster of distinguished speakers promises to provide valuable insights into high-performance analog technology trends as well as the future outlook for analog growth markets.”

Following welcoming and congratulatory remarks by the Ministry of Knowledge & Economy for the Republic of Korea, analog market trends will be reviewed by Jim Feldhan, president of SEMICO, in his presentation, “Market Outlook: Innovation, Specialization, and Performance Continues to Drive Semiconductors.”

Analog experts from industry and academia will review the latest high-performance analog technology trends. This year’s topics and speakers are as follows:

“Systems on a Chip are for Real: Driving Opportunities for Analog/RF Design”
Pieter Vorenkamp, SVP of Broadcom

“Technologies & Applications for the Terahertz Band -- The Last Frontier”
Thomas Lee, Professor of Stanford University

“Delta Sigma ADC and DAC for Hi-Fi Audio, and Next Trend”
Koichi Hamashita, CTO of Asahi Kasei Microdevices

“High Performance Technologies for an Analog-Centric World”
Lou N. Hutter, SVP of Dongbu HiTek

While there is no charge to attend the Forum, seating is limited. Accordingly, those wishing to attend are urged to pre-register early online at Dongbu HiTek web site (www.dongbuhitek.com)

About Dongbu HiTek

Dongbu HiTek Co., Ltd. specializes in delivering superb analog and mixed-signal processing technologies. As the World Leader in Specialty Foundry, the company adds high value to advanced ICs with a processing portfolio that encompasses Analog, BCDMOS, High Voltage CMOS, CMOS RF, CMOS Image Sensor (CIS), Display Driver IC (DDI), and NOR Flash technologies. The Analog POWERhouse™ company’s best-in-class BCDMOS technology enables power management chip designs that serve numerous applications ranging from home and handheld electronics to automotive and industrial systems. Currently processing technologies at nodes ranging from 0.35 microns to 90 nanometers, the company complements its world class foundry capabilities with top quality design support, prototype verification and packaging/module development. Headquartered in Seoul, Dongbu HiTek publicly trades its stock under 000990 on the Korea Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.dongbuhitek.com.

▶ Forum Agenda
October 13, 2011 - KINTEX Exhibition Hall, Room 204 (2nd floor)

Attendees are urged to pre-register early online at the Dongbu HiTek web site (www.dongbuhitek.com)


Time	Topic			Speaker
10:00~10:10	Welcoming Remarks			Yong-In Park, CEO of Dongbu HiTek
10:10~10:15	Congratulatory Remarks			Ministry of Knowledge & Economy, Republic of Korea
10:15~11:05	Market Trends	Market Outlook: Innovation, Specialization, Performance Continues to Drive Semiconductors		Jim Feldhan, President of SEMICO
11:05~11:55	Technology Trends	Systems on a Chip are for Real: Driving opportunities for Analog/RF design		Pieter Vorenkamp, SVP of Broadcom
11:55~13:00	Lunch			-
13:00~13:50	Technology Trends		Technologies and Applications for the Terahertz Band -- The Last Frontier	Thomas Lee, Professor of Stanford University
13:50~14:40			Delta Sigma ADC and DAC for Hi-Fi Audio, and Next Trend	Koichi Hamashita, CTO of Asahi Kasei Microdevices
14:40~15:30			High Performance Technologies for an Analog-Centric World	Lou N. Hutter, SVP of Dongbu HiTek
15:30~15:35	Closing Remarks			Yong-In Park, CEO of Dongbu HiTek