Advantest Corp. taps U.S. academics - The Test Floor - Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University and McGill University - Brief Article

Electronic News, March 25, 2002

JAPANESE AUTOMATED TEST EQUIPMENT SUPplier Advantest Corp.'s U.S. subsidiary has formed the Advantest America Technology Advisory Board, with technical experts from Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University and Canada's McGill University, which will advise Advantest America on technological trends of importance to its future development and product plans, the company said.

At quarterly meetings, board members will individually present research findings or technology-trend analyses. In addition, Advantest America may suggest topics for research or discussion aimed at drawing on the expertise of the entire board to provide technology-related guidance and strategic direction, according to the company. Board members also will provide recommendations for strategic partnerships and other business alliances.