Realtek Selects TSSI Design-to-Test Conversion Software for Test Program Development

Business Wire, Dec 6, 2005

Makuhari, CHIBA -- Test Systems Strategies Incorporated (TSSI(TM)) today announced that Realtek Semiconductor Corp., one of the world's leading IC providers, has selected TSSI's Test Development Series (TDS(TM)) software for test program development.

"We selected TSSI for its leadership in design and test conversion and validation software," said Mr. Jessy Chen, Executive Vice President of Realtek. "Being the standard tool in the industry since 1986, TDS provides the capability and reliability that our test team can count on to obtain quality test patterns for our Teradyne tester platforms."

"Being selected by Realtek, a leading IC provider of advanced communications and multimedia IC products, confirms TSSI's value proposition of reliability over price. Plus, our conversion technologies continue to meet the challenges of high-end IC devices." Said Hau Lam, President and CEO of TSSI. "Test engineers time is much too precious to wait for bug fixes from unproven tools. Realtek's investment shows commitment to quality, productivity, and competitiveness by equipping its engineering team with best-in-class solutions."

About Realtek

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is one of the world's leading IC providers. It designs and develops a wide range of IC products for communications network, computer peripheral, and multimedia applications. Products include 10/100/1000M Ethernet Controllers, 10/100/1000M Ethernet Switch/Gateway Controllers, 10/100/1000M Ethernet PHYceivers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoC, ADSL Chips, VoIP Solutions, AC'97/High Definition Audio Codecs, Clock Generators, LCD Monitor Controllers, and LCD TV Controllers. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed signal circuits, and with strong manufacturing and system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, and competitive total solutions for customers. More information on Realtek can be found on the web: www.realtek.com.tw.

About TSSI

Test Systems Strategies Incorporated (TSSI) is the world leader in design-to-test conversion and validation software solutions, providing products, consulting services, and de-facto standards, such as WGL(TM) (Waveform Generation Language), Test Development Series (TDS(TM)), and DVT(TM) (Digital VirtualTester) technology, to the world's leading electronics and semiconductor companies.

Established in 1979, the company has gone through many name changes due to merger and acquisitions. Previously known as Summit TSSI, Fluence, IMS VirtualTest, Credence DaTS, TSSI maintains the leadership role with its winning technology that has always been known as "TSSI". In March 2005, TSSI is once again an independent company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA. For more information, visit www.tessi.com.